CTFA Annual Report 2021

BENEFITS TO GAIN FROM YOUR CTFA MEMBERSHIP • The CTFA monitors international regulatory developments and keeps Members updated on the Regulatory Control of cosmetics. • The CTFA provides technical expertise and advice on ingredients, labelling, packaging and product claims. • The CTFA provides the means for dissemination of information on standards set up by working groups/committees. These working groups/committees consist of cosmetic industry experts and representatives from the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). • The CTFA liaises with the National Department of Health (NDOH) and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) on product and packaging regulations. • The CTFA liaises with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) on Bioprospecting, waste management amongst other industry and national initiatives on behalf of members. • The CTFA liaises with the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC) and the Cosmetic Export Council of South Africa (CECOSA), to assist members with regulatory compliance in relation to exports, imports and expansion into international markets. • The CTFA liaises with the South African Revenue Services and Customs and Excise on Ad Valorem Excise Duty. • The CTFA liaises with the Advertising Regulatory Board of South Africa to ensure the preservation of self-regulation in the advertising space. • The CTFA maintains relationships with and makes representations to the appropriate South African and relevant international governments, legislative or other regulatory bodies, Chambers of Commerce or Trade Associations with regards to matters affecting the interests of the industry. • The CTFA is a member of Cosmetics Europe, the Personal Care Association, has representation on ISO Cosmetic Committees and the International Association Collaboration. • The CTFA assists exporters with the issuing of Certificates of Free Sale. • The CTFA advises SMEs regarding compliance. • The CTFA extends invitations to Members for workshops, seminars, information and training sessions. • As part of the CTFA membership, there is access to various SABS Standards. CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP Full Members This category includes; Brand owners, Distributors, Importers and Exporters of finished goods. Manufacturing Members This category includes; Manufactures and Contract Manufactures of toiletry cosmetic products. Associate Members This category includes; Suppliers of ingredients, raw materials, packaging etc., not involved in production, sales and marketing. It also includes companies, associations, academic institutions affiliated to the cosmetic industry who do not produce or distribute cosmetic products. Retail Members This category includes; retail outlets with their own private label brands. COSMETIC TOILETRY AND FRAGRANCE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA 12