The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association Limited (CTPA) is the UK trade association representing companies involved in making, supplying and selling cosmetics and personal care products.
As the credible authority for a vibrant and innovative UK industry trusted to act responsibly for the benefit of the consumer, CTPA promotes best practices and advises companies about the strict legal framework for cosmetics and personal care products. Representing industry views to the UK Government and external stakeholders, CTPA also provides information to the media on many topics relating to cosmetic products and the cosmetics industry in general.
By staying close to companies’ priorities, CTPA is proud to champion the vibrant UK cosmetics and personal care industry on behalf of our over 200 members and our partners.
From SMEs to multinationals, our member companies span a variety of sectors including:
- manufacturers, brand owners, distributors and other companies supplying finished cosmetic products (as legally defined under the UK and EU Cosmetics Regulations);
- companies who supply ingredients, analytical laboratory services, packaging and other ancillary services such as safety assessment, claims support, etc;
- retailers and wholesalers; and
- companies acting as Responsible Person (RP) to external companies for the UK and EU Cosmetics Regulations (either mandated by an external company and so having name and address on pack or under contract to provide service but without name and address on pack).
The current CTPA member list can be found here.
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