Key Roles & Responsibilities

Key Roles

• Promote a responsible regulatory environment.
• Focus on issues and activities important to Members by providing scientific strength and a credible co-ordinated voice to Government, the Media and key Stakeholders.
• Create the most favourable economic and regulatory operating environment by advocating best practice and accountability.
• Align and optimise South Africa with global regulatory standards.
• Enhance the value of the association 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.

What We Do

Through effective industry and government consultation the CTFA can assist and advise by:-

• Bringing together cosmetic manufacturers, contract packers, importers, distributors, raw material suppliers, retailers  and packaging companies in South Africa, in order to promote collaboration, common goals and understanding;
• Representing the industry in dealings with government and other authorities;
• Lobbying on regulations and standards to the benefit of the industry and the safety of consumers;
• Advocating international harmonisation and convergence;
  Improving trading and manufacturing conditions for the industry, both locally and in the export market;
• Being a positive and proactive association that represents industry viewpoints and stimulates business development;
• Ensuring members are kept updated and well informed about technical matters and key issues;
• Providing a forum for members to network, collaborate and work together for the benefit of the industry, thereby building a secure, progressive and viable industry;
• Providing ongoing communication to members of the association regarding work that is relevant to their business and the South African cosmetic industry in general;
• Providing members with advice and assistance in various situations.