Last fall, Health Canada’s Health Products and Food Branch distributed their first Stakeholder Bulletin, which came about as a result of requests for more information about Branch business, activities and events. As the House of Commons has risen for the summer, the Health Products and Food Branch has recently issued their second Stakeholder Bulletin which outlines the 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
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 Read More
As announced at our Spring Regulatory Workshop on April 27, Cosmetics Alliance is adopting a new structure for our Technical Committees. The new Committees are as follows (with ad hoc task forces as necessary): Product Compliance & Market Access Committee: Reviews and provides direction on issues related to product regulations, licensing, and compliance. Facility Compliance 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
The article entitled “No Soap for Seven Years” was recently published in the Toronto Star. Cosmetics Alliance Canada (formerly the Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association) was contacted by CBC’s The Current to weigh in on the discussion about soap use. The live on-air panel included Jackie Hong, author of the Toronto Star article, Dr. Sandy Read More
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.
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 Read More
