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group Cosmetics Alliance Canada is the only national association that represents the interests of brand-owners, distributors, custom manufacturers, retail, and associate member companies that provide products and services for the personal care industry in Canada. We are the principal voice of the industry with government and media, representing our members on a wide range of issues and interests.

Membership provides you with valuable scientific expertise, strategic public affairs, global industry representation, information essential to your business success, and opportunities to network and share ideas. We are an extension of your staff and save your company valuable time and resources.

Membership Benefits

Access a wide range of information regarding current and emerging industry issues, as well as regulatory and scientific topics.
Attend our Events to learn the latest regulatory and legislative developments, and to network with your colleagues in the industry.
Participate in our Committees to help shape legislation, regulation and policy and find solutions that benefit the industry.
Work with other members on key issues with government and regulators including Health Canada, Environment Canada and others.
Keep abreast of key issues with member-only newsletters, issue updates, and media alerts.
Join our training webinars on various regulatory, compliance, and informational topics.
Take advantage of member discounts for our Export Certificates Program which provides timely documentation for exporting products to countries around the world.

Membership Applications
For more information on membership with Cosmetics Alliance Canada, please call (905) 890-5161 or email us at ca@cosmeticsalliance.ca
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Exploratory Package

Are you a startup with no significant sales in Canada? Our Exploratory Package may be just what you need!

Exploratory Package Benefits

Full member access to valuable resources
Member rates for training & services
Opportunities to network, advertise, and reach retailers
PLUS get member pricing for all Cosmetics Alliance Events and receive a FREE subscription to Cosmetics Magazine

Exploratory Package Applications

For more information on membership with Cosmetics Alliance Canada, please call (905) 890-5161 or email us at ca@cosmeticsalliance.ca
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What Members are saying

Your expertise and the Alliance’s help in general, are much appreciated, especially when it comes to navigating through cosmetic regulations.

Junsheng Chen Director of Quality Assurance

Glad to know in a pandemic we can still keep our cosmetics business running smoothly with support from great partners like you.

Kimberly Norman Toxicology & Consumer Safety- Associate Research Fellow (Burt’s Bees)

All of this is thanks to Cosmetics Alliance of Canada. When we joined it really helped us to speak to the right individuals and guided us to the right direction.

Kash Mahmood CEO & Operations Manager (JW Cosmetics)

“We have found Cosmetics Alliance to be extremely responsive and available to all the needs of our business. From experienced staff always ready to provide expert council, to meaningful industry connections and a wealth of resources, Cosmetics Alliance is a valuable partner for all who engage in the cosmetics industry. Thank you for your ongoing guidance and professionalism.”

Stacie Keenan Director of External Communications, Public Relations and Social Media

“Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. has been associated with Cosmetics Alliance Canada for over 40 years. Our relationship with the Alliance has always been extremely beneficial, especially in navigating the complexities of the regulatory field. Their knowledge and expertise have been invaluable, consistently providing us with insight and support. We are grateful for their efforts in shaping legislation, regulation, and policy, which enhance our ability to conduct business effectively, safely, and competitively. We look forward to continuing our partnership and making an even greater impact together as an industry in the future.”

Susan Timmermeister Senior Director, Operations, Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd.

“Having been in the international beauty business including in the Canadian market for many years, I have come to appreciate the work that the CA does for our industry, Especially important is the work that is done on our behalf to help navigate the ever-changing regulatory environment including advocating on our behalf with the various stakeholders. The CAC fulfills many valuable roles for our industry and they have earned the support required to do the good work on our behalf.”

Jeff Wagstaff CEO

“Cosmetics Alliance is a great organization and provides good opportunities to network. It has really helped our company operate internationally.”

Manon Pilon VP Business Development, R&D Director

"I have been a member of the Association for over 14 years and have found the resources, networking and opportunity to participate in committees extremely helpful. The CA Canada team and the Regulatory team is very responsive and advocates on many fronts on behalf of members. The regulatory update meetings held twice a year are invaluable; information shared by government officials on topics of importance to the industry. “

Michele Richardson Regulatory Affairs, Environmental

“Cosmetics Alliance is a very effective association with the right balance between political and scientific/technical expertise. It successfully defends members interests by bringing them together and speaking as one voice. It has earned its credibility with stakeholders by using common sense to consistently propose workable and science based solutions to our issues."

Roger Sharpe Healthcare Strategy & Sales

“Despite advocacy for or against a specific regulation, CA has managed to keep open and meaningful relationships with Health Canada staff throughout the years. Twice yearly, CA manages to have 100% speakers from Health Canada during their workshops, which makes them extremely relevant for their members."

Linda Tibbits General Manager