CTFA Annual Report 2021

MISSION To support and develop a sustainable and respected South African Cosmetic Industry by proactively stimulating actions and developing tools that contribute to its growth and the progress of its Members, while promoting consumer safety. KEY ROLES • Promote a responsible industry by promoting compliance with prevailing legislation. • Prioritise member interests through leveraging industry scientific, business and regulatory expertise in developing common positions, advocating these interests. • Be the cosmetic industry’s voice in engagements with Stakeholders that include Government, Media, Advocacy groups etc. • Advocate for the most favourable economic and regulatory operating environment by encouraging best practice and accountability both from its members and other stakeholders. • Align and optimise the South African cosmetic industry with global regulatory standards towards regulatory mutual recognition. • Enhance the value of the Company to Members by addressing their local/international needs in an efficient manner. • Promote social responsibility through the activities of the Look Good Feel Better Programme. OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPANY • To encourage and promote ethical values and sound business practices in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders. • To organise, report and advise on, protect and further the interests of the Members of the Association. • To furnish assistance to the Association’s Members when such assistance promotes or furthers the main objectives of the Company. • To collect and disseminate statistical and other information material to the collective interest of Members. • To promote or oppose legislation or other measures connected with or affecting the collective interest of Members. • To maintain relations with and make representations to all and any appropriate and relevant government or legislative bodies, regulatory bodies, chambers of commerce and/or trade associations, where such representations are in regard to matters affecting the collective interests of Members. COSMETIC TOILETRY AND FRAGRANCE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA 02