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Sunscreens and their ingredients are safe
07 May 2019
Read why we can safely use sunscreens. Read more...
Science Competition for 11-16 year olds
25 March 2019
Now in its fifth successful year, the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) Scrub up on Science competition is once again open! Read more...
CTPA Responds to Proposed European Restriction on Microplastics
30 January 2019
Read CTPA's response to the proposed European Restriction on microplastics. Read more...
Cosmetic products will continue to be safe after Brexit
09 January 2019
UK will retain stringent cosmetic rules post-Brexit Read more...
Find out how important preservatives are – take the Preservative Quiz!
28 November 2018
Product preservation is key to safe and long-lasting cosmetics. Read more...
Warning - fake cosmetics discovered!
29 August 2018
Be aware of illegal and counterfeit products Read more...
Allergies and Understanding Cosmetic Ingredients
29 August 2018
Find out more about allergy. Read more...
CTPA challenges the Which? report and explains why we can be confident in water resistant sunscreens
24 May 2018
This week Which? Magazine has published its annual report about sunscreens. Read more...
Keep safe in the spring sun
20 April 2018
Top tips Read more...
Consumer Guide on Undesirable Effects to Cosmetics Products
05 March 2018
Read more on what to do if you have had a reaction to a cosmetic product. Read more...
CTPA Welcomes UK Ban on Plastic Microbeads
20 December 2017
CTPA has been working with the UK cosmetics industry to remove plastic microbeads since 2015 Read more...
Hair Dyes Are Safe To Use
16 October 2017
You may have read reports of a review of studies. Read more...
CTPA responds to misleading claims on plastic microbeads in cosmetic products
05 October 2017
You may have seen media reports relating to the forthcoming UK ban on plastic microbeads in cosmetic products. CTPA fully supports the removal of plastic microbeads from cosmetic products and any suggestion otherwise is simply misleading. Read more...
Dermatologists’ Concerns Over Light-cured Gel Nails
28 September 2017
CTPA shares the concerns of the dermatologists. Read more...
CTPA's Director-General comments on UK Government’s proposal to ban plastic microbeads in cosmetics
21 July 2017
The UK Government has issued a response after reviewing replies to its public consultation. Read more...