COVID-19 Bulletin #14 – April 16, 2020 Many Canadian companies and subsidiaries are still in crisis mode as they navigate financial distress caused by COVID-19. While CEO’s and their teams review cash preservation options including rent relief, loan forgiveness and slower payments to suppliers, the way they handle employees has been unclear until now. […]
The Government of Canada is helping bring together industry partners through the Hand Sanitizer Manufacturing Exchange established by Cosmetics Alliance Canada, the Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association, and Spirits Canada. Together they are working to facilitate the supply of key ingredients and to maximize the domestic production of hand sanitizers. News releases: https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/03/31/prime-minister-announces-new-partnerships-canadian-industries-fight https://pm.gc.ca/fr/nouvelles/communiques/2020/03/31/premier-ministre-annonce-de-nouveaux-partenariats-les-industries Backgrounders: […]
Ever since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic there has been an unprecedented demand for hand sanitizers. This has resulted in a shortage of supply and empty store shelves. The good news for consumers is that the shortage should be short-lived. The cosmetics and personal care products industry association, Cosmetics Alliance Canada, has been working with […]
UPDATED Cover Letters for use under the Interim Expedited Licensing Approach for the Production and Distribution of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers: updated: Cover Letter for Interim Approach to Hand Sanitizers_import updated: Lettre explicative pour approche provisoire pour les nettoyants antiseptiques_import Hard-surface disinfectants and hand sanitizers (COVID-19): Information for manufacturers Désinfectants pour surfaces dures et désinfectants pour les mains (COVID-19) […]
In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for all organizations to adjust their operations to meet the recommendations of public health officials, Cosmetics Alliance Canada wishes to advise of the following changes in our operations now in effect: Staffing & Office Operations (Until Further Notice) Although our office at 420 Britannia […]
Cosmetics Alliance is pleased to announce that Beta Montemayor, CA’s Director of Science, Regulation & Market Access, was recently appointed as Chair of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act – Industry Coordination Group (CEPA-ICG). The CEPA-ICG is a technical forum for industry trade associations and other stakeholders that are affected by the Canadian Environmental Protection Act […]
Elizabeth’s 97th birthday was celebrated in style with a live studio audience at TSC on January 25th, at the TSC studios in Mississauga. Guests in attendance included some of the original Torricelumn™ Girls who have been using the products for over 20 years, as well as the extended TSC family and social media influencer fans of […]
Avon Marketing Leader and CA Board Member among businesswomen philanthropists recognized by Montreal’s Community Shares! On January 27 in Montreal, Community Shares held its signature fundraiser, the Red & White Benefit Evening, and honoured 10 influential businesswomen philanthropists including Roberta Lacey (Head of Marketing at Avon and CA Board Member)! More than 280 local business […]
President Trump signed the new NAFTA implementation bill on January 29, after the US Senate passed the new trade pact on January 16. Passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement fulfills Trump’s 2016 campaign promise to update the original NAFTA with Mexico and Canada. Democrats have also regarded the deal as a win due to major changes […]
Although the UK has now officially left the European Union as of Friday, January 31st, 2020, NO rules will change during the transition period that will be in place until the last day of 2020. The parties will be using this time to negotiate a trade agreement that will govern their relationship beginning January 1st, […]
