Industry News

Ken Marenus appointed President of ICMAD

We wish to advise that Independent Cosmetics Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) in the United States today announced the appointment of Dr. Ken Marenus as their new President. A copy of the ICMAD news release is available here. Dr. Marenus, who had a long career with the Estee Lauder Group of Companies from which he retired last Read More

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Long-time Member – Tribute Entertainment – Briefs CA on the Use of Cosmetic Ingredients Derived from Endangered Sharks

Brian and Sandra Stewart of Tribute Entertainment Media Group visited CA on May 9th to provide an overview on the amazing work of their late son Rob Stewart (1979-2017), an award-winning biologist, photographer, conservationist, author and filmmaker, to save sharks that are on the brink of extinction. Rob was unfortunately lost in a tragic and Read More

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SCI Hosts CA Executive Briefing & Networking Event in Mississauga

Another successful Executive Briefing event was held in Mississauga hosted by Associate Member company SCI Group Inc., at their facility in Mississauga. Roger Sharpe, SCI’s Healthcare Strategy & Sales Representative and a CA Board Member, spoke to some 30 attendees about brand personalization and how the subscription market are directly affecting cosmetics distribution. A tour Read More

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Cosmetics Alliance speaks to Global News about Counterfeit products

Global News Interview

  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

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Cosmetics Industry Supports the Introduction of Bill S-214 (Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act) in the House of Commons

  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

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Interview with IDEALPAK – CA’s First China based Member

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Tell us a little about your company. IDEALPAK offers a variety of primary packaging for the cosmetics, personal care, home care, and pharmaceutical industries. We have been doing business on a global scale for over ten years. Our clients entrust us with the ability to consistently deliver high-quality products and services that meet international regulatory Read More

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Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney Speaks on NAFTA at FCPC Annual Conference

Brian Mulroney at FCPC

CA President Darren Praznik participated in FCPC’s annual conference which featured an engaging line-up of speakers and panelists including CIBC’s Deputy Chief Economist Benjamin Tal, retail and consumer futurist Doug Stephens, and environmental expert and author Tristam Stuart. The conference highlight was a discussion with former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney who provided a history Read More

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Statement by the leading trade associations for the cosmetics and personal care products industry in the United States, Canada and Mexico on the US, Mexico, Canada Agreement

Public Comment Period – Notice of Proposal for Products to be Distributed as Samples

                          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 4, 2018   Statement by the leading trade associations for the cosmetics and personal care products industry in the United States, Canada and Mexico on the US, Mexico, Canada Agreement Washington, D.C. – The United States Personal Care Products Read More

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