UK General Election
CTPA Manifesto 2024
As we head towards a UK General Election, CTPA’s first ever Manifesto is calling for the next Government to develop a strategy for the cosmetics and personal care industry to secure the continued sustainable growth of this essential sector.
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New format report!
CTPA Annual Report 2022
This new, readily accessible Annual Report provides clear navigation to the breadth of CTPA's work for members and the wider cosmetics industry in the UK. Use the 'Explore More' sections to find detailed advice.
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New E-Learning Course
Cosmetic Ingredients: How to Find Out the Legal Status
This training will give companies a broad knowledge about the requirements that have an impact on cosmetic ingredients and their regulatory status under CLP, the Cosmetics Regulation and REACH.
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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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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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CTPA Guidance
Rules and Regulations
This section provides access to guidance on regulatory matters and essential information you need to know to ensure compliance when making and supplying cosmetic products on the UK and EU markets.
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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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12 April 2024
Companies who are interested in contributing to the defence work, please find more info here and get in touch.
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09 April 2024
CTPA to host a webinar followed by an in-person training day on cosmetic claim principles and approaches.
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28 March 2024
We would like to figure out the interest in these two ingredients to potentially add them to the Master List.
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11 March 2024
UK scientific committee opinion on methyl salicylate published, with some differences from EU opinion.
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21 February 2024
CTPA Manifesto is calling for the next Government to develop a strategy for the cosmetics and personal care industry
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18 April 2024
By Dr. Emma Meredith, Director General, CTPA
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17 April 2024
We are aware of some members receiving emails implying that contact details held by CTPA are available as a mailing list for purchase
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16 April 2024
The CosPaTox Consortium has published guidelines on the safe use of post-consumer recycled plastics in cosmetic packaging.
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15 April 2024
A hair dye containing PPD, PTD or other PPD-related ingredients must not claim ‘PPD-free’.
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05 April 2024
Update on OPSS product safety alerts and reports
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04 April 2024
On 3 April 2024, the EU Commission published on the Official Journal of the EU the regulation amending the Annexes to the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) with 9 cosmetic ingredients.
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04 April 2024
On 3 April 2024, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a Statutory Instrument updating Annex III of the UK Cosmetics Regulation.
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04 April 2024
On 25 March 2024, the HSE notified to the WTO the proposed amendments to the GB MCL, which will introduced new mandatory classifications under the GB CLP Regulation for a number of substances.
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04 April 2024
Under the TCA, UK traders were able to count EU inputs as if they were originating in their exports to Canada.
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04 April 2024
On 4 April 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued its draft opinion on the safety of triphenyl phosphate when used as a plasticiser in nail products at 5%.
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25 March 2024
By Dr. Emma Meredith, Director General, CTPA
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21 March 2024
The EBS Consortium has launched a public consultation to obtain feedback on the EBS methodology and scoring system. The deadline for responses is 29 April 2024.
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20 March 2024
By Dr Nigel Carter OBE, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation
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19 March 2024
CTPA launched a new guidance titled ‘Special Considerations for Specific Product Types in the Cosmetic Product Safety Report’.
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18 March 2024
CTPA launched a new resource to show the steps that companies shall follow when they are looking to place a new cosmetic ingredient on the UK and EU markets.
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15 March 2024
Free webinar open for CTPA members and non-members.
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13 March 2024
On 12 March 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) added 25 chemical substances to the GB Mandatory Classification List (MCL).
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08 March 2024
The recording, as well as the presentation and Q&A can be accessed in CTPA’s Webinar Archive.
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A Global View
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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4
Jun
Cosmetic Claims Training Day - Principles and Practical Approaches
09:30 - 17:00
Join CTPA and expert speakers for this in-person training event that will take a workshop approach to exploring claim substantiation
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09:00 - 04 June 2024
Join CTPA and expert speakers for this in-person training event that will take a workshop approach to exploring claim substantiation
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This CTPA webinar will provide an overview of all the legal requirements for cosmetic claims in the UK
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This CTPA webinar provides an overview of the how cosmetic enforcement works in the UK
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