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18 April 2019

CTPA regularly receives queries on the use in cosmetic products of cannabis and cannabis extracts, including cannabidiol (CBD).

21 March 2019

Now in its fifth successful year, the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) Scrub up on Science competition is once again open!

20 March 2019

The UK Government published last week a series of new 'no deal' Brexit technical notices to help businesses prepare for the worst-case scenario.

22 February 2019

CTPA has created a guide on common understanding of the cosmetic/medicine borderline for toothpaste claims.

21 February 2019

CTPA has now published a new Brexit public page focussing on 'no deal' contingency planning.

18 February 2019

On 7 February CTPA attended the EU Exit Business Readiness Forum organised by the HMRC, focussing on customs, VAT and excise.

07 February 2019

The probability of a 'no deal' Brexit scenario has decreased, although it is still the only default outcome if no other option is put into place

06 February 2019

Do you know what the new regulatory framework for cosmetics will be in the event of a 'no deal' Brexit?

04 February 2019

Are you looking for more up-to-date and clearer explanations on the UK and EU political landscapes for Brexit?

29 January 2019

BEIS issued a letter highlighting the practical changes that cosmetic companies have to take in a 'no deal' Brexit scenario.

29 January 2019

The draft programme and booking form for the Brexit event 'CTPA Navigating the New Cosmetics Landscape' is now available.

17 January 2019

Following the UK's exit from the EU, movement of all species controlled under CITES between the UK and the EU will no longer take place freely. Import, export and re-export permits will be required. Specific UK ports have been designated for CITES goods.

08 January 2019

Following the publication of the 'no deal' UK REACH plan, CTPA EU Exit Strategy Group and REACH Working Group have assessed the impact of 'no deal' Brexit on REACH.

18 December 2018

At the CTPA seminar on cosmetic claims 'What you should know before marketing and advertising cosmetics', held on 11 December, CTPA launched its updated Guide to Advertising Claims and a new booklet CTPA Confidence in Cosmetic Claims.

05 December 2018

CTPA is calling on the UK Government and Members of Parliament to avoid a 'no deal' scenario.

22 November 2018

Do you feel comfortable with the substantiation in place for your products in case of a challenge by authorities? How many panellists are needed for consumer tests? Which test for which claim?

15 November 2018

Are you up to speed with the latest requirements on 'free from', 'not tested on animals' and 'hypoallergenic' claims?

12 November 2018

Are you aware of the new ISO Guidelines on natural and organic products?

07 November 2018

Do you know that there is an advertising code that all online and social media adverts have to follow in the UK?

19 October 2018

This CTPA guidance on cosmetic claims that make a reference to adverse skin conditions (e.g. eczema) is aligned with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) view on borderline claims.

16 October 2018

CTPA has created a new Brexit factsheet to help cosmetic companies to understand the impact of a 'no deal' scenario on their business.

04 September 2018

Directive 87/357/EEC prohibits the marketing, importing and manufacture of products that look like foodstuffs.

04 September 2018

A Local Government Authority (LGA) report has revealed that hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of counterfeit cosmetics have been uncovered by trading standards officers across the country.

29 August 2018

The UK Government issued a series of notices to provide guidance to businesses on how to prepare if the UK leaves the EU with no deal.

03 August 2018

On 11 December 2018, CTPA will be holding a seminar for members and non-members on cosmetic claims providing attendees with guidance on a wide range of topics as well as relaunching the CTPA Guide to Advertising Claims

03 July 2018

Following the US announcement to rescind the tariffs exemption on steel and aluminium coming from the EU, the EU Member States unanimously supported the EU Commission proposal for countermeasures, which entered into force on Friday 22 June.

15 June 2018

The 2017 collaborative report on the GB market from Kantar Worldpanel and IRI Worldwide shows a small decline in total retail sales price when compared with 2016.

21 December 2017

CTPA is currently recruiting for a Key Regulatory Role within its Regulatory and International Department

25 May 2017

The European Commission's Rapid Alert System, RAPEX, recently reported the withdrawal from the market in Slovenia of a glue for false eyelashes that contains hydroquinone: RAPEX (A12/0559/17).

10 March 2017

CTPA has responded to the public consultation highlighting the following key points

20 September 2016

A summary of issues relating to cosmetic claims.

21 October 2015

Industry Recommendation on plastic microbeads

16 December 2013

Cosmetics Europe, the European personal care association, has issued an industry-wide recommendation.

11 July 2013

Cosmetics Europe has contacted the European Commission regarding the difficulties many members are experiencing in trying to access the notification portal.

06 June 2012

There is a rumour circulating that large companies within the cosmetics industry are pressing the European Commission to prohibit 'free from' claims. This is untrue. On the contrary, recent discussions between the cosmetics industry representatives for large and small companies and the European Commission have established that 'free from' claims, in principle, are allowed and will not be banned under the new Cosmetics Regulation. Read more…

01 January 2012

Changes to European Cosmetic Laws

09 December 2011

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10 October 2011

Report of an Independent Review of the Commercialisation and Sexualisation of Childhood.

01 August 2011

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04 March 2011

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