Membership
The personal care business sector is an innovative, vibrant and competitive arena that is coupled with a rapidly moving regulatory environment. For this reason it is essential that manufacturers, brand owners, retailers and raw material suppliers are kept abreast of the latest changes and developments. Importantly, Members are extended the opportunity to be part of the decision making process that shapes the regulation and representations that are made from time to time on behalf of the industry.
Why Join CTFA?
The benefits of joining CTFA include :
- 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 SABS (South African Bureau of Standards).
- The CTFA liaises with The Department of Health (DoH) and The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) on product and packaging regulations.
- The CTFA liaises with the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) on Bioprospecting, chemical management, waste management amongst other industry and national initiatives on behalf of members.
- The CTFA liaises with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), The Export Council of South Africa 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. Through extensive negotiations by The CTFA Ad Valorem was reduced from 37.5% to 15% in 1997 – then to 10% a year later and to 2.5% in 2000.
- The CTFA liaises with and is part of the Board of the Advertising Standards Authority 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 regard to matters affecting the interests of the industry.
- The CTFA is a member of Cosmetics Europe, the Personal Care Association (previously known as Colipa) and has representation on the ISO Cosmetics Committees.
- The CTFA assists exporters with the issuing of Certificates of Free Sale.
- The CTFA ASSISTS SMEs with compliance.
- The CTFA extends invitations to Members for seminars, workshops, information days, breakfasts, lectures or talks.
- Access to various SABS Standards as part of the CTFA membership.
Membership Categories
Full Members
Brand owners, Distributors, Importers and Exporters of finished goods.
Manufacturing Members
Manufactures and Contract Manufactures of toiletry cosmetic products.
Associate Members
Suppliers of ingredients, raw materials, and packaging not involved in production, sales, or marketing. Entities affiliated with the cosmetic industry that do not produce or distribute products, including companies, associations, and academic institutions.
Retail Members
Retail outlets with their own private label brands and resellers of finished products.
How To Join CTFA
The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association of South Africa (CTFA) is committed to maintaining high quality and safety of cosmetic products by guiding members on the Regulatory Codes of Practice & Standards. Join CTFA to gain access to regulatory guidance, industry advocacy, and a flourishing environment for your business.
