Welcome To Cosmetics Alliance Canada
Who We Are
Cosmetics Alliance Canada is the leading Canadian trade association representing the cosmetics and personal care products industry.
What We Do
We act as the voice of the industry with government and media, representing our members on a wide range of issues and interests.
Members
Our members include brand-owners, distributors, manufacturers, retailers, and associates that provide products and services for the industry.
FAQ
View the most commonly asked questions about Cosmetics Alliance Canada, our members, and the cosmetics and personal care products industry.
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Industry News
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What Members are saying
“Despite advocacy for or against a specific regulation, CA has managed to keep open and meaningful relationships with Health Canada staff throughout the years. Twice yearly,
CA manages to have 100% speakers from Health Canada during their workshops, which makes them extremely relevant for their members."
Linda Tibbits General Manager
Your expertise and the Alliance’s help in general, are much appreciated, especially when it comes to navigating through cosmetic regulations.
Junsheng Chen Director of Quality Assurance
Glad to know in a pandemic we can still keep our cosmetics business running smoothly with support from great partners like you.
Kimberly Norman Toxicology & Consumer Safety- Associate Research Fellow (Burt’s Bees)
All of this is thanks to Cosmetics Alliance of Canada. When we joined it really helped us to speak to the right individuals and guided us to the right direction.
Kash Mahmood CEO & Operations Manager (JW Cosmetics)
“We have found Cosmetics Alliance to be extremely responsive and available to all the needs of our business. From experienced staff always ready to provide expert council, to meaningful industry connections and a wealth of resources, Cosmetics Alliance is a valuable partner for all who engage in the cosmetics industry. Thank you for your ongoing guidance and professionalism.”
Stacie Keenan Director of External Communications, Public Relations and Social Media
“Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. has been associated with Cosmetics Alliance Canada for over 40 years. Our relationship with the Alliance has always been extremely beneficial, especially in navigating the complexities of the regulatory field. Their knowledge and expertise have been invaluable, consistently providing us with insight and support. We are grateful for their efforts in shaping legislation, regulation, and policy, which enhance our ability to conduct business effectively, safely, and competitively. We look forward to continuing our partnership and making an even greater impact together as an industry in the future.”
Michelle Haurilak Director of Marketing, Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd.
“Having been in the international beauty business including in the Canadian market for many years, I have come to appreciate the work that the CA does for our industry, Especially important is the work that is done on our behalf to help navigate the ever-changing regulatory environment including advocating on our behalf with the various stakeholders. The CAC fulfills many valuable roles for our industry and they have earned the support required to do the good work on our behalf.”
Jeff Wagstaff CEO
“Cosmetics Alliance is a great organization and provides good opportunities to network. It has really helped our company operate internationally.”
Manon Pilon VP Business Development, R&D Director
"I have been a member of the Association for over 14 years and have found the resources, networking and opportunity to participate in committees extremely helpful. The CA Canada team and the Regulatory team is very responsive and advocates on many fronts on behalf of members. The regulatory update meetings held twice a year are invaluable; information shared by government officials on topics of importance to the industry. “
Michele Richardson Regulatory Affairs, Environmental
“Cosmetics Alliance is a very effective association with the right balance between political and scientific/technical expertise. It successfully defends members interests by bringing them together and speaking as one voice. It has earned its credibility with stakeholders by using common sense to consistently propose workable and science based solutions to our issues."
Roger Sharpe Healthcare Strategy & Sales
“Despite advocacy for or against a specific regulation, CA has managed to keep open and meaningful relationships with Health Canada staff throughout the years. Twice yearly,
CA manages to have 100% speakers from Health Canada during their workshops, which makes them extremely relevant for their members."
Linda Tibbits General Manager
Your expertise and the Alliance’s help in general, are much appreciated, especially when it comes to navigating through cosmetic regulations.
Junsheng Chen Director of Quality Assurance
Glad to know in a pandemic we can still keep our cosmetics business running smoothly with support from great partners like you.
Kimberly Norman Toxicology & Consumer Safety- Associate Research Fellow (Burt’s Bees)
All of this is thanks to Cosmetics Alliance of Canada. When we joined it really helped us to speak to the right individuals and guided us to the right direction.
Kash Mahmood CEO & Operations Manager (JW Cosmetics)
“We have found Cosmetics Alliance to be extremely responsive and available to all the needs of our business. From experienced staff always ready to provide expert council, to meaningful industry connections and a wealth of resources, Cosmetics Alliance is a valuable partner for all who engage in the cosmetics industry. Thank you for your ongoing guidance and professionalism.”
Stacie Keenan Director of External Communications, Public Relations and Social Media
“Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd. has been associated with Cosmetics Alliance Canada for over 40 years. Our relationship with the Alliance has always been extremely beneficial, especially in navigating the complexities of the regulatory field. Their knowledge and expertise have been invaluable, consistently providing us with insight and support. We are grateful for their efforts in shaping legislation, regulation, and policy, which enhance our ability to conduct business effectively, safely, and competitively. We look forward to continuing our partnership and making an even greater impact together as an industry in the future.”
Michelle Haurilak Director of Marketing, Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd.
“Having been in the international beauty business including in the Canadian market for many years, I have come to appreciate the work that the CA does for our industry, Especially important is the work that is done on our behalf to help navigate the ever-changing regulatory environment including advocating on our behalf with the various stakeholders. The CAC fulfills many valuable roles for our industry and they have earned the support required to do the good work on our behalf.”
Jeff Wagstaff CEO
“Cosmetics Alliance is a great organization and provides good opportunities to network. It has really helped our company operate internationally.”
Manon Pilon VP Business Development, R&D Director
"I have been a member of the Association for over 14 years and have found the resources, networking and opportunity to participate in committees extremely helpful. The CA Canada team and the Regulatory team is very responsive and advocates on many fronts on behalf of members. The regulatory update meetings held twice a year are invaluable; information shared by government officials on topics of importance to the industry. “
Michele Richardson Regulatory Affairs, Environmental
“Cosmetics Alliance is a very effective association with the right balance between political and scientific/technical expertise. It successfully defends members interests by bringing them together and speaking as one voice. It has earned its credibility with stakeholders by using common sense to consistently propose workable and science based solutions to our issues."
Roger Sharpe Healthcare Strategy & Sales
“Despite advocacy for or against a specific regulation, CA has managed to keep open and meaningful relationships with Health Canada staff throughout the years. Twice yearly,
CA manages to have 100% speakers from Health Canada during their workshops, which makes them extremely relevant for their members."
Linda Tibbits General Manager
