CTFA Annual Report 2019

HALAAL CERTIFICATION FOR COSMETIC PRODUCTS In 2019, in light of a global trend of Halaal certification for food, medicines and even cosmetics, CTFA engaged with the South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA) in order to understand the audit process for members who would like to make this claim. The word Halaal is an Arabic word translated to “permissible” or “allowed”, and is most often used in the food industry to denote that a particular food product or restaurant is compliant with Islamic requirements. As cosmetics are applied and sometimes absorbed into the skin, it is important to the Halaal-conscious consumer that these products undergo a similar evaluation to food products. The CTFA had the opportunity to engage with the South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA), which is a regulatory body operating in South Africa. Being a founding member of the World Halaal Council, exporting products to certain countries, with a SANHA certification, may negate the need for further auditing in the export country. In order to qualify to use the logo that signifies Halaal certification, the applicant company must submit a full ingredient specification. The presence of certain substances on the ingredient listing can automatically disqualify a cosmetic from continuing to the audit phase of Halaal certification. These are namely: pork and pork derivatives; alcohol; insects and insect derivatives; and human derivatives such as blood. During the audit process, aspects of hygiene and cross-contamination will be assessed at the site of manufacture. A dietary and lifestyle requirement such as this one often demands research and consumer consciousness on the part of the consumer. Having a recognizable logo on products makes for easy identification of Halaal certified products, and is often the first port of call for a consumer deliberating on which product to purchase. The impact of such an evaluation may also extend to non-Islamic consumers, who wish to make an informed choice and often feel that such an evaluation process provides assurance of religious belief and safety. CTFA will continue to engage with other Halaal bodies, in order to keep updated on the requirements of Halaal audit process, and keep members informed of how to obtain a logo of their choosing. NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (NDoH) As the industry has been made aware, the National Department of Health (NDoH) published the redraft of the Regulations relating to Labelling, Advertising and Composition of Cosmetics, R.1469, December 2017. Upon further engagement with NDoH in 2019, CTFA was made aware that no promulgation date has been set. Due to structural changes at NDoH and at SAHPRA, the responsibility of cosmetics has not yet been determined. In 2020, CTFA will continue to engage with DoH in order to keep updated on plans of promulgation, as well as further details on the structural plans within NDoH to accommodate for cosmetic enforcement. ADVERTISING REGULATORY BOARD The Advertising Code of Practice Appendix B Cosmetic code was updated in 2019. This was made available to members on CTFA's website. A 2020 update will be submitted ahead of the July 2020 submission deadline. Industry was also made aware of the upcoming changes that will be implemented in September 2021 and the industry has been urged to prepare for the change in terms of “free-from” claims and “hypoallergenic claims” DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTRY & FISHERIES (DEFF) Industry Waste Management Plans (IWMP) On 3 December 2019 the Minister published National Environmental Management: Waste Act 2008 (Act no. 59 of 2008), Consultation on the Draft Revised and updated National Waste Management Strategy, R. 1561, Gazette no. 42879, for public comment. CTFA invited the industry to forward comments. The 3rd National Waste Management Strategy followed the Plastics Colloquium, attended by CTFA, which was hosted by Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF), on the 21st and 22nd of November at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg. The event was attended by various members of the government, media, COSMETIC TOILETRY AND FRAGRANCE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA 14