David MacNaughton, Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S., will leave the job at the end of the August, it was announced today by the Prime Minister’s Office in Ottawa. MacNaugton, who has represented Canada in Washington during the tumultuous NAFTA negotiations and negotiations to end the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs against Canada, was […]
As you may be aware, the Cosmetics Alliance Fall Regulatory Workshop was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa. With the upcoming federal election taking place only 2 days prior, Cosmetics Alliance had preliminary discussions with government officials to gain insight on the potential limitations this […]
Brian and Sandra Stewart of the Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation provided the ICCR Steering Committee, Government, Industry and other stakeholders with an overview of 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 […]
Hosted by Health Canada and Cosmetics Alliance Canada, the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (or “ICCR”), held its 13th annual session in Montreal, Canada from July 9th to 12th. ICCR is an initiative of cosmetic regulators from around the world and works to coordinate and align the regulation of cosmetics on an international basis. The […]
From July 8th to July 12th, Cosmetics Alliance and Health Canada will welcome industry and regulatory representatives from the European Union, Brazil, Japan, and the United States for the thirteenth annual International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation meeting (ICCR) in Montreal. Observers from South Korea, South Africa, Israel, Thailand, Taiwan, Colombia will also be participating. This […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
