Please click on the following topics to view the most commonly asked questions about Cosmetics Alliance Canada, our member companies and the cosmetics and personal care products industry:
The Association’s previous name – the Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association – was long and outdated, the maple leaf logo did not reflect our industry, and the overall visual identity needed to be modernized. The Board selected a new name, logo, and look that is more contemporary and identifiable with our industry.
Established in 1928, Cosmetics Alliance Canada is regarded by consumers, retailers, government, media and the public as the leading voice of the personal care products industry in Canada. CCTFA and its members promote:
- Growth and sustainability of the personal care products industry in Canada
- Consumer safety through the manufacturing and marketing of safe and effective products
- Public confidence by serving as a reliable and accessible resource for information, education and accreditation related to the safety and quality of personal care products
- Science-based regulations that are effective, efficient and facilitate international trade through alignment and coordination between jurisdictions
- Compliance with applicable regulations and standards
- Environmental responsibility through the sound management of ingredients used in personal care products and responsible disposal and recycling of waste
- Social responsibility through the efforts of the Look Good Feel Better and Facing Cancer Together programs that the Association and member companies support
- International cooperation with other personal care products associations on matters of shared interest
Our member companies are the leading companies in the cosmetics and personal care products industry in Canada and encompass 80-90% of the industry. They also represent a large portion of the approximately $9.5 billion in cosmetics and personal care products that are purchased in retail stores annually in Canada.
Although we work very closely with the Government of Canada, Cosmetics Alliance Canada is not a government organization and does not receive any government funding. We are the leading Canadian trade association for the cosmetics and personal care products industry and are funded solely by our member companies.
There are associations representing the cosmetics and personal care products industry worldwide. Cosmetics Alliance Canada works very closely with these associations to assist in aligning our regulatory processes internationally, which helps to ensure the safety of products imported into Canada.
The CCTFA works closely with the following personal care products industry trade associations:
- Personal Care Products Council – U.S. Association (www.personalcarecouncil.org)
- CTPA – UK Association (www.ctpa.org.uk)
- Cosmetics Europe – European Association (www.cosmeticseurope.eu)
- ACCORD – Australian Association (www.accord.asn.au)
- JCIA – Japan Cosmetic Industry Association (www.jcia.org)
Member companies are listed on our website. You can click on each company’s name to visit their individual websites for specific product information.
The products supplied by our industry are of a great benefit to consumers and play an important role in maintaining a daily personal hygiene routine and sense of well-being. It is important to remember that the personal care products industry is not only colour cosmetics, but includes a wide variety of products including soap, shampoo, toothpaste, shaving cream, antiperspirants, acne creams, moisturizers, sunscreen, lip balm, nail polish, and more.
Cosmetic Alliance Canada member companies are at the forefront of advanced product innovation and development. They are responsive to growing and emerging science and the evolving demands of the Canadian and global marketplace.
