FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TORONTO (October 31, 2024) — More than three-in-four consumers in the United States and Canada are against the use of sharks in cosmetic and personal care product. A recent survey commissioned by the Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation and conducted by Research Co. shows that 77% of both American and Canadian consumers are against Read More
Cosmetics Alliance was recently showcased in the April publication of Global Heroes, a digital and print media outlet that focuses on positive stories and inspirational efforts of people and organizations who are diligently working towards practical solutions to global problems. The story, titled “Cosmetics Sector Leads World in Eliminating Animal Testing”, is about our industry’s Read More
February 8, 2023, Toronto — A new global organization, the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS), has just been launched (press release HERE). ICCS will work to ensure animal-free methods are accepted and used by everyone involved in cosmetics safety testing and will support animal-free cosmetics and personal care product and ingredient innovation by funding Read More
There was significant ENGO and media activity beginning June 15th following the publication of a study finding various levels of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in some of the 231 cosmetic products tested – of which 17 were from Canada. Although some had a PFAS substance as an ingredient, the majority had only trace amounts Read More
CA Statement – PFAS Study June 16 2021
Last week, Cosmetics Alliance was contacted by Global News to provide advice and recommendations to the public on the growing risks associated with using counterfeit cosmetic products. Darren Praznik, President & CEO of Cosmetics Alliance Canada, spoke to Global last Thursday at our offices in Mississauga. “Counterfeit products by definition are not regulated. They Read More
TORONTO, April 12, 2019 – Bill S-214 (Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act) was introduced today for first reading in the House of Commons by Conservative MP and Health Critic Marilyn Gladu. The private member’s bill, which was passed in the Senate after being introduced first in 2015, seeks to amend Canada’s Food & Drugs Act to Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 (cosmeticsalliance.ca). The association began in Read More
