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CTPA Decision Tree for Borderline Assessment - January 2023

CTPA Decision Tree for Borderline Assessment - January 2023

Products must be correctly classified before being placed on the market. Article 2 of the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR) and EU Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) includes the legal definition of a cosmetic product. However, it may sometimes be unclear whether a product is a cosmetic and therefore falls under the scope of the UKCR or CPR, depending on the market where the product is sold.

If a product is not a cosmetic, it may fall under another regulatory regime such as that for foods, biocides or general product safety. However, care must be taken to ensure that what is, at first sight, a cosmetic does not become another product type by virtue of its presentation, its claims or its composition.

This document is intended to provide companies with clarity on the process to product classification.

File size: 2.2 MB

CTPA Tool for Claim Substantiation - January 2023

CTPA Tool for Claim Substantiation - January 2023

This CTPA tool has been created to help companies build their approach to claim substantiation following the principles of the building blocks of claim support, putting industry best practice into application in relation to the review, examination and rationalisation of claim substantiation.

The CTPA Claim Substantiation Tool takes into account the factors that have to be considered when building robust claim substantiation.

File size: 2.8 MB

Confidence in Cosmetic Claims

Confidence in Cosmetic Claims

This booklet is an easy reference guide on the regulatory framework for cosmetic claims.

File size: 1.4 MB

Guide on Common Understanding of Toothpaste Claims

Guide on Common Understanding of Toothpaste Claims

In collaboration with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), CTPA has created a guide on common understanding of the cosmetic/medicine borderline for toothpaste claims. The objective of this guidance is to set a common understanding on the types of claims made for toothpastes and what this means in terms of the regulations that will apply to individual products in light of those claims.

File size: 1016 KB

Help Note on Free From Claims

Help Note on Free From Claims

This Help Note on 'Free from' claims has been created to help non-member companies understand the European Commission's Technical Document on cosmetic claims. The Help Note reviews how the Common Criteria for cosmetic claims also apply to 'free from' claims.

File size: 274 KB

CTPA Guide - Eczema Claims

CTPA Guide - Eczema Claims

This guide covers claims relating to adverse skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, rosacea, acne and spots.

File size: 218 KB

Advertising Claims Guide (2018)

Advertising Claims Guide (2018)

This CTPA guide has been created to help advertisers understand more clearly the framework in which cosmetic claims appear and the way in which cosmetic claims may be classified.

The Guide is split into three sections: Framework of Common Understanding, Building Blocks of Claim Support, Practical Guide to Good Study Design. Key new features of the 2018 edition are: updated references (MHRA Guidance Note 8, Cosmets Regulation, Common Criteria on Cosmetic Claims, Technical Documnt on Cosmetic Claims, CAP Note on the Use of Post-production Technique, ISO 16128); focus on the role of the Responsible Person; updated views of the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP), Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Clearcast; decision tree and case studies for practical understanding.

The Guide is endorsed by CAP, ASA and Clearcast.

File size: 3.6 MB

Factsheet on Eczema Claims

Factsheet on Eczema Claims

Products intended to treat or prevent eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis or other adverse skin conditions will be considered to be medicinal products. This factsheet provides the specific phrases agreed with the MHRA when referring to eczema on cosmetic products.

File size: 30 KB

Help Note on Claims and Statistics Principles

Help Note on Claims and Statistics Principles

File size: 584 KB

CTPA Guide - Environmental and Green Claims

CTPA Guide - Environmental and Green Claims

All claims made for cosmetic products, regardless of where they appear (e.g. on pack, online, on social media posts, on advertorials, on influencers posts, etc.) or the format (text, images, symbols, etc.), must comply with Article 20 of the CPR and the Common Criteria for Cosmetic Claims.

The Responsible Person placing cosmetic products on the market is responsible for any claims made, including their wording and has the burden of proof for the appropriate claim substantiation.

File size: 2.4 MB

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GMP and Microbiology

GMP - A Practical Guide for the Cosmetic Industry

GMP - A Practical Guide for the Cosmetic Industry

This CTPA document 'GMP - A Practical Guide for the Cosmetic Industry 2015' comprises the accumulated hands-on knowledge of some of the most experienced GMP specialists, Quality Assurance Managers, Quality Systems Managers and Microbiologists in our industry. The document deals with essential systems and procedures that should be in place to ensure the effective implementation of GMP and covers the critical stages of GMP implementation throughout the design, development and production process to the final customer/consumer. This 2015 revision will be particularly useful to companies who are looking for assistance on how to achieve the level of compliance outlined in ISO 22716.

File size: 1.2 MB

Price excludes VAT.

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£90.00

GMP - A Practical Guide for the Cosmetic Industry

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Rapid and Alternative Methods

Rapid and Alternative Methods

Microbiologists can be inundated with literature advertising equipment and courses relating to 'Rapid Microbiological Methods' and 'Alternative Microbiological Methods'. Often, however, the literature does not explain whether the method will work for the company's product range, whether it is cost effective, how it should be validated, how any changes to microbiological risk are managed and if the purchase can be justified. Intended for microbiologists this guide looks at how to make a method become a reality, possible applications and the considerations recommended when researching rapid and alternative methods. Included in the guide is a comparison table that provides a summary of the suitable applications and any relevant advantages and disadvantages for each method.

This guide is published jointly with Pharmig.

File size: 466 KB

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GMP Audit 1992

GMP Audit 1992

Auditing is a critical improvement tool and can be used to determine whether: the quality assurance system is operating effectively; products are consistently manufactured to meet their specifications; procedures are followed and records are kept. This document covers all major aspects of GMP and can be used as a means of improving internal standards and assessing external contractors and vendors.

File size: 683 KB

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Patch Test Guidelines 2023

Patch Test Guidelines 2023

In order to improve the communication and engagement between dermatologists and companies, CTPA has developed a guidance document: 'Patch Test Guidelines'. It has been developed in conjunction with dermatologists from the British Society for Cutaneous Allergy (BSCA). If it is appropriate to send product or ingredient samples, the guideline explains how this should be done. The following topics are covered:

- how and why a company may be contacted by a dermatologist;
- the information that should be exchanged between the company and the dermatologist;
- the type of materials that should and should not be provided from a company to a dermatologist;
- how companies prepare and provide these samples.

File size: 1.2 MB

Artificially Enhanced Nails and Minimising the Risk of Allergy

Artificially Enhanced Nails and Minimising the Risk of Allergy

CTPA has created a "Guideline on Artificially Enhanced Nails and Minimising the Risk of Allergy", which has been developed for salon professionals, consumers, manufacturers and others with involvement in artificially enhanced nails. The Guideline explains that dermatologists are seeing an increase in the rates of allergic reaction to acrylate monomers in Liquid and Powder (L&P) and UV cured gel nail systems, and contains advice on how to minimise the risk of developing such an allergy.

The Guideline contains advice for safe use of these products for both salon professionals and end users, highlighting the following key points:

- Avoid skin contact
- Apply to healthy nails only
- Wear appropriate gloves
- Do no reuse gloves
- Remove gloves in a manner which avoids skin contact with the contaminated part of the gloves
- Use the correctly-matched lamp and gel system
- Use reputable products which comply with cosmetics legislation

File size: 1.3 MB

Guidance Note on Durability Claims for Sunscreens 2022

Guidance Note on Durability Claims for Sunscreens 2022

Sun protection products are an important part of a sunsafe regime. They need to be applied generously and it is recommended that they should be re-applied frequently to maintain the protection. However, in certain circumstances, frequent reapplication can be difficult. For example, when participating in outdoor sports or working outdoors.

Durable sunscreens (sometimes referred to as 'extended wear' or 'once a day' products) have been formulated to stay on the skin longer while maintaining their level of sun protection.

The CTPA Sun Products Working Group has created a guide which provides some key considerations that should be taken into account when manufacturing durable sunscreen products.

File size: 576 KB

CTPA Refill and Reuse Models - Key Considerations 2022

CTPA Refill and Reuse Models - Key Considerations 2022

File size: 532 KB

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