Industry News

Cosmetics Alliance Canada Responds to Humane Society International “Save Ralph” Campaign

No Animal Should Die in the Name of Beauty …  And in Canada, They Don’t! Background Humane Society International (HSI) recently launched their “Save Ralph” campaign as part of the international effort to ban the use of animal testing on cosmetic products in jurisdictions around the world.  HSI is one of several organizations that have been Read More

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Beta Montemayor Named CA Vice-President

CA President Darren Praznik is pleased to announce that Beta Montemayor, in addition to his role as Director of Science, Regulation and Market Access, has been named as CA’s Vice-President with the responsibility to fill in for Darren when required. The appointment has been made to formally recognize the role that Beta has been playing over Read More

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Seneca College Holds Virtual Cosmetics Sciences 2021 Event

Seneca College’s Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences held its Cosmetics Sciences Event on March 11th which was attended by over 70 students and prospective students of its cosmetics sciences related programs.  Seneca College has become a key source of potential employees to fill important roles in innovation, formulation, regulatory compliance and other science related Read More

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NNHPD’s Holds Multilateral Meeting with Industry Associations

On February 24th, the Natural & Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) held its winter Multilateral Meeting virtually with its key industry associations. Filling CA’s three seats at the “virtual table” were Beta Montemayor, Richard Parcels and Gulnara Gabidullina (Vice Chair of CA’s Product Compliance & Market Access Committee). NNHPD’s newly appointed Director General, Natalie Page, Read More

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Annual Cost Recovery Fee Adjustments for DINs & Medical Devices Coming April 1st – Health Canada to Hold Annual Accountability Session

Cost recovery is a federal government policy initiative that allows departments to recoup a portion, or the entirety of costs incurred in delivering a regulatory program.  It is intended to ensure that the costs of such regulation are ultimately borne by the consumer of the products or services being regulated, rather than the taxpayer in Read More

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ICCR-15 to be Held June 21 – 24 – International Regulators and Industry to Again Meet Virtually

As hosts for this year’s ICCR Annual Meeting, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration together with the U.S. Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) have confirmed that ICCR-15 will be held as a virtual event on June 21 – 24 from Washington D.C. Regulators from South Korea and Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) will be officially participating as Read More

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Welome New Member – Quannessence

ABOUT Quannessence is a skincare line based out of Prince Edward Island, Canada. They have both a Professional and a Retail line made from naturally sourced ingredients. Their products are formulated to facilitate the corrective management of problematic skin conditions. WHY THEY JOINED Quannessence came to Cosmetics Alliance for our regulatory expertise and guidance along Read More

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Welcome Pediatric Solutions

Cosmetics Alliance would like to welcome Pediatric Solutions!   ABOUT: PEDIATRIC SOLUTIONS offers the first OTC seborrheic dermatitis shampoo and body wash made specifically for children of all ages.   WHY THEY JOINED: With plans to launch their “specialty skin care” line of children’s shampoos and body washes “Happy Cappy” in Canada, PEDIATRIC SOLUTIONS joined Read More

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Welcome Molly Ray Parfums

Cosmetics Alliance would like to welcome Molly Ray Parfums!   ABOUT: MOLLY RAY PARFUMS practices “Thoughtful Perfumery” that inspires connection and expression through the art-form of fragrances while minimizing environmental impacts and supporting community. Available in 12 scents.   WHY THEY JOINED: Presently sold in the USA, MOLLY RAY PARFUMS is planning to launch the Read More

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Welcome New Member – Glacial Bay Organic Clay Inc

Cosmetics Alliance would like to welcome our newest Associate member to the association, Glacial Organic Clay Inc.   ABOUT Located in Nanaimo BC, Glacial Bay Organic Clay Inc (GBOC) is a raw material supplier of ECOCERT COSMOS certified Glacial Marine Clay powder to the cosmetic industry. Their natural and pure clay deposits are located beneath Read More

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