FAQs
Do You Have Questions About the Industry?
Our frequently asked questions guide for industry is a useful tool for anyone working within cosmetics and personal care that would like a greater understanding of the science and regulation behind the industry
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Driving Towards a Net Positive Cosmetics Industry
CTPA Sustainability Hub
This resource has been designed to ensure that everyone within the cosmetics industry has free access to practical help and guidance on sustainability for businesses.
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CTPA Guidance
Supplying Cosmetics on the UK Market?
This downloadable booklet provides valuable information to companies, particularly small to medium enterprises, who need a guide to EU cosmetics regulation.
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Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association
CTPA
CTPA's mission is to be the credible authority for a vibrant and responsible UK industry, trusted to act responsibly for the consumer.
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Find Out About CTPA's Work
CTPA Annual Report 2020
CTPA's 2020 Annual Report is now available online and is fully digital, with new interactive features including videos and direct links to key content. The report showcases the wealth of expertise available to members and highlights the important role the Association has in representing the UK cosmetics industry.
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Representing all types of companies involved in making, supplying and selling cosmetic and personal care products, the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) acts as the voice of the UK industry.
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30 September 2021
CTPA is currently recruiting for a key regulatory role to support its regulatory services department
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21 October 2021
On 20 October 2021, PM Boris Johnson sealed an AiP with New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern.
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20 October 2021
On 20 October 2021, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld a ruling against an environmental claim made on food products. Whilst the ruling is not related to a cosmetic product, the assessment and background of the ruling is still relevant because similar claims may be made for cosmetic products.
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19 October 2021
Defra is recruiting new committee members for the Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee (HSAC), an independent scientific advisory body.
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18 October 2021
Review and assess your environmental claims against the Green Claims Code now. The CMA will carry out enforcement investigations from January 2022.
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14 October 2021
The UK launched a 14-week consultation to seek the views of the public and businesses.
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13 October 2021
Taking place on 16-17 November 2021 in Coventry
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13 October 2021
We are sad to announce that Sarahjane Robertson, Chief Executive, is to step down as CEO from Look Good Feel Better (LFGB)
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13 October 2021
Supporting the industry charity by giving the 'Gift of Confidence' this Christmas
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07 October 2021
The 15th Sun Protection Conference will be taking place on 25-26 November at the Royal College of Physicians in London.
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07 October 2021
On 1 October 2021, the Department for International Trade (DIT) launched a new Export Support Service for UK businesses wishing to export to Europe.
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07 October 2021
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published the list of substances grandfathered under UK REACH from existing holders of EU REACH registrations.
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06 October 2021
On 4 October 2021, the EU Commission issued the inception impact assessment for the review of the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR).
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29 September 2021
The seventh module of the CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021 explains the Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA) approach to the safety assessment of cosmetics.
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27 September 2021
The sixth module of the CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021 explains the key considerations and approaches when assessing the safety of fragrance compounds and botanical ingredients.
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24 September 2021
The Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) has issued a Call for Papers for the 32nd IFSCC Congress that will be held in London from 19-22 September 2022.
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23 September 2021
The fifth module of the CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021 explains the impact of product stability, microbiological quality, packaging and cosmetovigilance data on the cosmetic safety assessment.
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22 September 2021
OPSS has published a series of documents as a toolkit to help companies understand the use of and compliance with the UKCA marking.
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22 September 2021
On 20 September 2021, the CMA published its Green Claims Code, which aims to help businesses understand and comply with their existing obligations under consumer protection law when making environmental claims.
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20 September 2021
The fourth module of the CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021 explains the principles behind systemic toxicity including in vivo and in vitro test methods to assess the relevant toxicological end points.
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20 September 2021
On 14 September 2021, the UK Government announced a new timetable for introducing border controls between the UK and the EU. The introduction of border controls is now delayed in order to give businesses more time to prepare for the new processes.
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17 September 2021
The third module of the CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021 explains toxicological considerations and test methods to assess local toxicity endpoints including skin irritation, eye irritation, skin sensitisation and phototoxicity.
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14 September 2021
The second module of the CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021 explains the key toxicological principles in cosmetic safety assessment.
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13 September 2021
CTPA advises all companies importing chemicals from the EU to submit DUINs to ensure continuity of supply until the UK REACH deadlines for full registration.
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The UK in the Global Landscape
UK Import and Export Trading
In this section, the opportunities and regulatory challenges for the UK cosmetics industry across the world are shown with the trade data.
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CTPA Consumer Website
www.thefactsabout.co.uk
This dedicated website for consumers provides scientific facts about common ingredients used in cosmetics. Sort out which are myths or scares and put what you read into perspective.
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CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021
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CTPA is proud to launch the ‘CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021’ in order to increase knowledge and awareness about this extremely important topic across the cosmetic industry.
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CTPA International Seminar 2021: A World Tour
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Book now for our virtual CTPA International Seminar, on 22-24 November 2021.
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10:00 - 22 November 2021 (2 days)
Book now for our virtual CTPA International Seminar, on 22-24 November 2021.
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CTPA is proud to launch the ‘CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021’ in order to increase knowledge and awareness about this extremely important topic across the cosmetic industry.
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30 November 2021
These sessions are for people who have taken the CTPA Cosmetics Masterclass to ask any questions that came up from the sessions and a general discussion of the topics.
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