Industry

Global Cosmetics Industry Fully Supports North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) – Sector Poised for Ambitious Agenda

 October 11, 2017 –  The U.S. Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), Cosmetics Alliance Canada (CA), and the Mexican Cámara Nacional de la Industria de Productos Cosmeticos y la Asociación Nacional de la Industria del Cuidado Personal y del Hogar (CANIPEC) strongly support the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and are hopeful that the current negotiations […]

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Cosmetics Alliance Canada Launch

On April 26, 2017, the CCTFA officially changed its name to COSMETICS ALLIANCE CANADA / L’ALLIANCE DE L’INDUSTRIE COSMÉTIQUE DU CANADA and launched our new mobile-friendly website which includes online event registration, membership renewal and payments, news blog, issue updates, live twitter feed, and more. To celebrate the launch, a reception was held in conjunction with our Spring Regulatory […]

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Cosmetics Alliance’s Spring Regulatory Workshop

This year’s Spring Regulatory Workshop was held on April 27 in Gatineau, Quebec.  Attendees gained critical information and valuable insight from industry and government experts on a variety of issues and topics. Highlights included: • Updates on Plain Language Labelling and the Canadian Drug Facts Table • The path forward for In-Commerce List Substances • Updates […]

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Sunscreen Pilot Used to Promote Canada/U.S. Trade by Federal Minister

Canadian Federal Minster Scott Brison used the recently initiated Health Canada pilot for the importation of U.S. sunscreens as a leading example of the achievements in regulatory cooperation between Canada and the United States.   The Minister was heralding the benefits of Canada-U.S. regulatory cooperation in a keynote address at the Great Lakes Economic Forum […]

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CCTFA Rebrands as Cosmetics Alliance Canada

Toronto, Ontario – April 26, 2017 – The Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association (CCTFA), the leading Canadian trade association representing the cosmetics and personal care products industry, today announced the official launch of its rebranding to COSMETICS ALLIANCE CANADA / L’ALLIANCE DE L’INDUSTRIE COSMÉTIQUE DU CANADA and new mobile-friendly website (staging.cosmeticsalliance.ca). The association began in […]

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An Evolving Industry Association since 1928!

It all began in 1928, when a group of Canadian manufacturers faced a critical issue for their industry. With the repeal of prohibition in Canada, governments turned to taxation as one means of allowing, yet limiting, the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

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Cosmetics Magazine has Launched!

Cosmetics Magazine’s first Digital Edition was launched last month and continues to receive great reviews and a growing audience. The magazine is packed with the most out-there beauty advances, featuring fresh ingredients and upgraded formulas. Discover the hottest new skincare and must-have makeup, and get top tips to beat frizz, slick runway looks that work […]

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