Industry News

CA Responds to HSI Global ‘Save Ralph’ Campaign; Work Continues to Develop Cosmetic Animal Testing Legislation in Canada

Humane Society International (HSI) recently launched its global #SaveRalph campaign as part of the international effort to ban the use of animal testing on cosmetic products in all jurisdictions around the world. HSI is one of several organizations that have been undertaking such efforts and have been joined by many cosmetics companies and their industry […]

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Feds Introduce Bill to Modernize CEPA – Key Legislation Governing Ingredients

Tabled for First Reading - Bill C-28, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act (CEPA Renewal)

Federal Environment Minister Ian Wilkinson introduced Bill – C28 on April 13th.  The Bill is intended to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) including making related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act (F&DA) and repealing the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act. Cosmetics Alliance has had the opportunity to review the Bill […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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