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In this Issue:
- CA meets New Health Minister
- The Trade File: NAFTA, TPP, & CETA Updates
- Regulatory Workshop - Highest Attendance in 5 years!
- CA's 90th Anniversary Request
- Technical Committee's Meet
- Cosmetics Magazine Spring Issue is out!
- Upcoming Events not be missed!
and more...
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CA Holds First Meeting with New Health Minister
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CA held its first meeting with Health Minster Ginette Petitpas Taylor in Ottawa on March 19th to introduce our industry and issues to the new Minister who replaces former Minister Jane Philpott. The CA delegation, which includes regulatory committee chairs, stressed the need to continue with the work on the Self-Care Framework as well as ensuring that regulatory measures taken in the interim, including labeling changes or cost recovery, be coordinated with the Framework to prevent unnecessary implementations and costs.
The delegation also urged...
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CA on Parliament Hill to meet the New Minister:
From L to R, Lorinda Loftonbrook (Estee Lauder Companies), Beta Montemayor and Darren Praznik (CA), Minister Petitpas Taylor, Francois Roberge (L'Oreal), Gulnara Gabidullina (P&G) and Philloza Suleman (J&J).
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CA meets with Health Canada officials on expanding the Sunscreen Pilot: From L to R, Richard Parcels (CA); Francois Roberge (L'Oreal)
Philip Vastopoulos (Beiersdorf Canada);
Beta Montemayor (CA); Kimby Barton (Health Canada); Lorinda Loftonbrook (Estee Lauder Companies); Philloza Suleman (J&J) and Tim King (Henkel)
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Regulatory Workshop - Highest Attendance in 5 years
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Cosmetics Alliance successfully hosted another Spring Regulatory Workshop on April 12 at the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal in Montreal. The over 100 attendees found it to be very informative and provided valuable insight into the current industry landscape from both industry and government experts with the most up-to-date information.
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The Trade File: TPP, NAFTA and CETA
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In addition to eliminating tariffs, trade agreements have become a new vehicle to seek further regulatory alignment that reduces or eliminates unnecessary barriers and costs. Trade agreements are therefore taking on a greater importance for industry associations as they become the newest tool in pursing regulatory reform or alignment.
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CA President Darren Praznik in Washington last week for NAFTA negotiations. Darren, along with PCPC's Tom Myers and Francine Lamoriello
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership
For our industry, the original Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement included the first ever specific annex for cosmetics in a chapter dedicated to reducing “technical barriers to trade”. This annex, which is available here, included ONLY products which each jurisdiction defined as “cosmetics” and provided many useful obligations that CA has referenced in informing...
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TPP and the Re-Negotiation of NAFTA
As the original TPP included the three NAFTA partners of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, it was intended to supplant NAFTA thereby making it unnecessary to negotiate a NAFTA modernization. The TPP was essentially to be the new NAFTA. The U.S. withdrawal from TPP, and the Trump Administration’s demands to “re-negotiate” NAFTA, resulted in the current NAFTA negotiations which began last August.
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Canada-European Union Trade Agreement
On a final trade note, the Canadian government has just completed a public consultation in advance of the creation of a Canada-E.U. Regulatory Forum created under our recent trade agreement.
A copy of CA’s submission is
available here
. The document was prepared following an outreach to our membership and coordination with Cosmetics Europe. Both associations intend to use the Regulatory Forum to advance further regulatory alignment including eliminating the quarantine and re-testing provision for our DIN products imported from the EU. This represents another opportunity for us to make our point with government.
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Technical Committee's Meet
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In March, the
Product Compliance and Market Access
and the
Facility Compliance and Manufacturing committees
met in Toronto.
It was a very informative joint committee meeting where members discussed further elements on the self-Care Products Framework as well as the Sunscreen Pilot.
Likewise in April, the two committees met in Montreal to discuss the Self-Care Framework with Matthew Bown, Health Canada's Senior Policy Advisor of NNHPD. Members had the opportunity to have face to face conversations with Matthew to gain a deeper insight into the new framework.
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CA's 90th Anniversary Video - We Need Your Iconic Brands
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Cosmetics Alliance is celebrating its 90th anniversary! A reception was held in Montreal to honour this special event.
Visit our gallery for photos
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As a part of our anniversary celebration, CA is developing
a video
that highlights recognizable member brands throughout the past 90 years.
We need your help to make this video a success! We need your brands!
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Darren assists our longest serving employee, Michele Davis in cutting the cake. Michele will soon be celebrating 30 years with the association
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Enjoying the celebration at the Regulatory Workshop reception
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Hot off of the Press - Directories are coming in the mail!
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We will be shipping the membership directories in the coming weeks. Be sure to check that your listings are up to date. You can update your company contacts and info by
logging in to the CA website
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LGFB Moves Offices to Toronto
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Our industry’s charity, the Look Good Feel Better Program, has moved from its shared offices with CA to new premises at 150 Eglinton Avenue in Toronto. The move comes following a decision some two years ago to administratively separate the two organizations. The move centrally locates the LGFB offices for staff and stakeholders.
After sharing premises for over 25 years, CA staff hosted a lunch in honour of our Foundation colleagues and friends. Although we will now be in separate offices, both organizations will continue to work closely in support of the good work of our industry’s charity and the Look Good Feel Better program!
Their new address is:
150 Eglinton Ave East, Suite 308
Toronto, ON M4P 1E8
Tel: 647 776 5111
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Do Something Beautiful For Women With Cancer
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If you are a cosmetic professional or hair alternative specialist, please consider joining more than 1,000 of your peers who donate their time and skills to the Look Good Feel Better program. All it takes is three hours each month and you’ll be impacting the lives of thousands of women with cancer across Canada, helping them regain their confidence and sense of self. Learn how you can volunteer
here
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CA Meets with New DSA Head to Continue Cooperation
Peter Maddox, newly appointed President of the Direct sellers Association (DSA), paid a visit to CA to introduce himself to our team . Peter, who is
originally from Australia, has extensive experience in the business association world having most recently come from the Canadian Propane Association.
The DSA and Cosmetics Alliance have a long history of working closely together with CA focusing on product and ingredient regulation of cosmetics and other personal care products, and the DSA on specific issues related to the direct sales channel. Both associations share several common members.
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L to R: Beta Montemayor, CA; Peter Maddox, DSA; Darren Praznik, Michele Follows, and Susan Nieuwhof, CA
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CA Attends Address by New U.S. Ambassador
CA’s Darren Praznik and Board Member Gulnara Gabidullina (P&G) attended the first address in Toronto of the new U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft at the Empire Club on April 4th. Recently appointed by the Trump administration, Ambassador Craft spoke about the long history of friendship between our two countries. She also discussed the reasons for the new administrations positions on NAFTA and their objectives for the negotiation.
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New U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft addressing the Empire Club in Toronto
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CA’s Darren Praznik and Board Member Gulnara Gabidullina touching base with Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S., David McNaughton at the Empire Club.
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Cosmetics Alliance Outreach
Never missing an opportunity to advance the issues important to our industry, or to build relationships with influencers and decision-makers, CA has been proactively engaging with a variety of stakeholders as well as member companies. Here are just a few highlights!
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CA's Darren Praznik, James Lorimer (Lorimer Public Affairs) and Michel Germain (Michel Germain Parfums Ltd.) participate at the Forum for Young Canadians MP reception in Ottawa. Joining CA and Forum participants is Conservative MP James Bezan (middle)
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Dennis Darby, Head of the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition, with Gulnara Gabidullina (P&G) and Darren Praznik (CA) at an event in Toronto. Dennis was able to share some of the latest development on the NAFTA negotiations.
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CA Board Member John Coyne (Unilever) and President Darren Praznik attended the Economic Club Luncheon to hear Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne in one of her last speeches before the upcoming election campaign. Here John and Darren visit with former Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. John Turner.
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Darren with Ontario Finance Minister Charles Souza at an Economic Club Luncheon.
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Cosmetics Alliance also set up a booth at ABA's Trade show in Toronto this March to promote our BSCP. This event for beauty professionals had record attendance featuring talented influencers from all across the globe. Here Diane Kozak discusses benefits of BSCP.
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CA's Darren Praznik along with Board Member Manon Pilon, Derme&Co for a member briefing in Montreal.
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Fleur De Ville event at Vaughan Mills on April 19th. CA was represented by Diane Kozak. Stunning display of unique floral art sponsored by member companies. Proceeds from the event benefit LGFB.
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CA Holds Membership Evening in Montreal
CA President Darren Praznik was in Montreal on March 20, 2018 for an evening with CA members to update them on the Self-Care Producs Framework and the latest developments in the NAFTA negotiations. The evening provided an opportunity for CA members to get to know one another which was especially enjoyed by our many new members.
The group also agreed to assist in organizing a lobby event with Montreal area MP’s to stress the importance of Health Canada’s Self-Care Framework, the opportunities for innovation that it will facilitate, and the need for the MP’s to support the necessary regulatory and legislative changes.
Following a meeting with Montreal MP and National Liberal Caucus Chair Francis Scarpaleggia, a special lunch briefing for Montreal area MP’s is being organized for May 24,2018 in Ottawa.
CA wishes to thank CA Board Member Manon Pilon, CEO & Director of R&D of Derme & Co. for making her company’s facilities available for the evening. Further member evenings are being planned for Montreal.
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Member briefing at Derme&Co in Montreal. CA members having the chance to get to know one another.
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CA Members from L to R, Francois Roberge (L'Oreal) Luc Simard (Groupe Marcelle); Karl Berthome (Quebecor) Manon Pilon (Derme&Co)CA's Diane Kozak and Diane Gibb at
Member briefing at Derme&Co in Montreal
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Andre Boulet, Groupe Devonian
Nadege Lenormand-Dauvergne (Canus Goat's Milk)
Solonge Brece-Duong and
Cheryl St-James, (Chanel) at
Member briefing at Derme&Co in Montreal
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A CA delegation met with Federal Liberal Caucus Chair Francis Scarpaleggia, MP, at his constituency office to discuss Health Canada's Self-Care Framework. The Montreal area MP has agreed to work with CA on setting up a briefing event for Montreal area MP's in Ottawa later this spring as part of CA's outreach efforts in support of the Framework. L to R are CA's Diane Gibb and Darren Praznik, MP Scarpaleggia, Francois Roberge (L'Oreal) and Andre Boulet (Groupe Devonian).
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Cosmetics Magazine Spring Issue is Here!
Dive into the Innovation issue to uncover your new favourite products. Each page is packed with the best new technologies bursting onto the market this year — from a mirror that tells you how well your products are working to a mobile skincare lab, as well as hi-tech skincare that's tackling acne and aging with aplomb. Plus, check out new bright spring colours and lighter-than-air textures designed to help you and your customers embrace the new season with fresh, glowing skin — and a touch of magical iridescence.
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Cosmetics Alliance Continues Efforts to Grow Membership
As part of ongoing efforts to bring as many cosmetic and personal care companies into the alliance as possible, CA continues to identify and reach out to potential new members.
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Potential member meeting in St Eustache, Quebec, with Emu Dundee's Jocelyne Brisson and Gabriel Melancon
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Visiting with Belmonda's Donna and Belinda Thornhill in Montreal.
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CA's second “wine & cheese” introductory evening at CA’s offices in Mississauga. Interested companies had an opportunity to meet CA staff as well as be briefed on CA, the work we do in addressing key issues, and the many opportunities we provide to help grow your business from export certificates to the Canadian Beauty Awards.
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Potential Members networking at Wine & Cheese evening at the CA office in Mississauga
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Chat with new member
eos (Evolution of Smooth)
For great tips on building your brand and expanding into new markets, check out this onboarding interview with new member eos
(Evolution of Smooth)
CA:
How did eos (Evolution Of Smooth) get started?
Sanjiv Mehra
: Back in 2007, we began looking at the personal care products market to identify categories that we thought could be opportunities for us. Interestingly, we identified lip balm! We asked ourselves - what does the consumer really need or want in her lip balm? We conducted extensive research and talked with many consumers. We learned that women tend to carry large bags or purses containing many items, and ...
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Annual General Meeting Notice
Thursday, May 17, 2018
The Carlu, Toronto
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm - Annual General Meeting
1:15 pm - 4:30 pm - Board of Directors meeting
Pursuant to the Association’s By-laws and requirements under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, the Association’s *Annual General Meeting must be held no later than six months after the previous fiscal year end. This year’s Annual General Meeting will be held at The Carlu, Clipper Room, 444 Yonge Street, 7th Floor, Toronto followed by an *open board meeting in conjunction with the
Canadian Beauty Awards
being held that evening. The information and documents (including the proxy form) for the AGM were sent yesterday. Please check your emails.
AGM Dial-in Details:
local 416-507-1786; long distance 1-866-202-5596; participant code 755167
The Annual General Meeting and open board meeting are complimentary events. There will be a presentation If you would like to attend please contact
dkwinter@cosmeticsalliance.ca
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You Don't Want To Miss The New Canadian Beauty Awards
Thursday, May 17, 2018
The Carlu, Toronto
5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Cosmetics magazine’s Canadian Beauty Awards is an annual gala honouring and celebrating the year’s best fragrance and beauty launches, as chosen by our expert voting panel of industry insiders, beauty advisors and media. This year’s awards will be held at The Carlu in Toronto. Good luck to all the nominees!
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COSA Nominations Are Now Open
Don't Miss the Chance to Recognize an Outstanding
Thursday, November 15, 2018
The Ritz Carlton Toronto
Nominate your favourite BAs in the business. Nomination forms and extra details are now online.
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CHP Canada Webinar:
Branding, How do You Protect Your Brand Against Counterfeiting Threats
May 1, 2018
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$50 (free to joint members of CHP & CA)
CHP Canada is hosting a webinar next week on protecting your brand against counterfeiting threats.
You can join this one-hour webinar with a team of trademark experts from Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP and
get answers to your questions and more!
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The "Buy Good. Feel Good." Expo
May 10 - 13, 2018
15% discount for members
Enercare Centre - Hall C - Exhibition Place
100 Princes' Blvd, Toronto
The "Buy Good. Feel Good." Expo is North America's largest retail gathering of socially- and environmentally-responsible brands and products. Coming to Toronto's Enercare Centre in May, BGFG aims to connect hundreds of ethical brands with thousands of conscious consumers and retailers. Showcase and discover the latest in health and beauty, home and lifestyle merchandise with the positive impact customers are loving! Cosmetics Alliance Canada members receive a 15% discount on registration fees.
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