CTFA Annual Report 2022

There were concerns raised regarding some of the cosmetic information in the guideline document. CTFA responded with relevant industry comments, which were submitted to SAHPRA in November 2022 on behalf of industry. It was highlighted that a Cosmetic Directorate is urgently required under the authority of the National Department of Health for the enforcement of cosmetic regulations. ADVERTISING REGULATORY BOARD (ARB) The Advertising Code of Practice – Appendix B Cosmetics was updated successfully in 2022 and made available on the ARB’s website. An addition to the code that is very important was the inclusion of Regulation - Labelling and Advertising, R.908 of 27 May 1977. The update was conducted taking into consideration international best practice as well as input from the ARB CTFA work group, which consist of experts from the industry. CTFA would like to thank the ARB work group members, this would not have been possible without the continuous hard work of the work group. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DALRRD) DALRRD published a regulation, 29 March 2022, regarding the implementation of Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Chemical Hazard Classification. Regulations for hazardous chemical agents, 2021 came into force on 29 September 2022. All substances must be classified and labelled in line with the regulations for hazardous chemical agents. Cannabis Masterplan – CTFA was invited to take part in the Cannabis Masterplan – Workstream 4: Regulatory Systems. The aim is to develop an appropriate policy and a new legislation to regulate the commercialisation and industrialisation of cannabis in South Africa. The new policy and legislative framework should be able to adapt to new developments regarding specific cannabis products. Work on this will continue in 2023. INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ORGANIZATION (ISO) The cornerstone to all standards is to safeguard the consumer. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non- governmental international organisation with a membership of 167 national standards bodies. Through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. South Africa is actively involved under the South African Bureau of Standards. CTFA attended the ISO meetings held in June and in December virtually. South Africa is involved in the following work groups. Working group 1: Microbiological test methods South Africa adopts approved new test methods as local SANS standards for industry use. Working group 3: Analytical test methods The following methods were approved: ISO 23674 – Determination of mercury in cosmetics by integrated mercury analytical systems. ISO 23821 – Determination of traces of mercury in cosmetics by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) cold vapour technology after pressure digestion. Working group 4: Terminology Recommended consolidating the timing of review for ISO 16128:1 – Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic ingredients and products, Part 1: Definitions for Ingredients and ISO 16128:2: Cosmetics – Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients, Part 2: Criteria for ingredients and product. Working group 7: Sun Care Work group Industry expert Marlize Lategan from SMU participates in the Sun Care work group on behalf of CTFA and the industry. The work group are currently working on two methods ISO 23675 and ISO 23698. ISO 23675 (Ed. 1) Cosmetics —Sun protection test Methods — In Vitro determination of Sun Protection Factor. ISO 23698 (Ed. 1) Cosmetics Sun protection test methods. Measurement of the Sunscreen Efficacy by Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy. This work is scheduled to be completed in 2023. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ON COSMETIC REGULATIONS (ICCR) The International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR) held its 16th Annual Meeting (ICCR-16) from June 28-30, 2022, under the Republic of Korea Chairmanship. The ICCR is a voluntary international group of cosmetics regulatory authorities, comprising the Steering Committee (SC) from Brazil, Canada, Chinese Taipei, the European Union, Japan, Republic of Korea, and the United States. This group of regulatory authorities meets annually, has quarterly teleconferences to discuss common issues on cosmetics safety and regulations, and engages in constructive dialogue with the SC's relevant cosmetics industry trade associations. The meeting was held virtually. The purpose of this multilateral framework is to maintain the highest level of global consumer protection, while minimizing barriers to international trade. The goal of the ICCR-16 Annual Meeting is to outline the case studies evaluated, how. they can inform best practice, and to ask the SC to endorse the drafting of best practice guidance. In 2022, representatives from Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Israel, People’s Republic of China, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and the United Kingdom participated in the meeting as observers.The following Joint Working INTERNATIONAL LIAISON COSMETIC TOILETRY AND FRAGRANCE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA 09