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In this Issue:
• 2020 Ends in Flurry of Gov. Initiatives
• Safety in Retail Remains Paramount!
• CA Board Approves 2021 Op Plan
• Mirror Ball Replacement Event Raises
Over $500,000 Despite Pandemic!
• Beauty in the Post-Covid World
• Membership Renewal - We Need You!
• The Trade File
• 2020 COSAs - An Online Sensation!
• BSCP - 55% Increase in Enrolment!
• The Inside Scoop
• Upcoming Events Not to be Missed
and more...
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2020 Ends with Flurry of Government Initiatives and Consultations
CA Leads Industry Response on Critical Issues and Ingredients
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As the end of the year approaches, CA has been extremely busy on numerous regulatory and science advocacy efforts in response to a flurry of government initiatives and consultations.
Efforts include matters affecting ingredients, product registrations, and even plastic waste! These have been in addition to the many priorities related to the coronavirus pandemic and the need to secure regulatory relief and business impact mitigation measures to assist industry throughout the pandemic and beyond. Our most recent advocacy efforts with government have been regarding ... READ MORE
As the year is coming to a close, we would like to thank all of our valued Technical Committee members for their hard work and active engagement!
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Pandemic in Second Wave - No Time to Let Up on Safety in Retail
Maintaining Safe Practices Critical to Reducing Spread
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As coronavirus infections continue to rise across Canada, it is clear that this second wave has become more widespread than the first. CA wishes to re-enforce once again the need for a continued commitment and vigilance in reducing the risk to our customers and employees in the “in-person” cosmetics retail setting.
Consequently, it is timely to re-enforce the need for:
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compulsory mask-wearing for both customers and employees
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social distancing and the use of shields when beauty advisors are directly assisting customers
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strict safety/hygiene protocols for customer interactions, product demonstrations, and make-up applications
With respect to product “testers” in-store, customers should not be allowed direct access to product testers at any time. This is critical to ... READ MORE
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CA Board of Directors Hold Fall Meeting
Approve 2021 Operating Plan & Budget
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CA's Board of Directors, chaired by Unilever's John Coyne, held their fall meeting on November 6th via an online format due to the pandemic. The Board received important updates on key initiatives and priorities, as well as approved the Association's 2021 Operating Plan and Budget which will continue to prudently manage the Association's finances despite the pandemic. The focus of CA will be to continue our work to advance industry's interests on such critical issues as the Self-Care Framework, CEPA Modernization, trade and regulatory alignment, and more.
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Board Chair, John Coyne of Unilever Canada. |
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CA would like the thank all of our Directors for their hard work and ongoing support of the Association. We are sad to say goodbye to Directors Matt Kohler (Burt's Bees/Clorox Company of Canada) and Linda Tibbits (Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique Canada) who are moving on, and we welcome Céline Bouillet (Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique Canada) as our newest elected Board member. To see the full roster of CA's Board, click HERE.
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To see our impressive array of ~150 member companies, a number we've been able to maintain despite the pandemic, review our Member Directory HERE.
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Mirror Ball Replacement Event Raises over $500,000! Support for Look Good Feel Better Strong Despite Pandemic
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COVID doesn’t stop cancer and it didn’t stop you! While we were not able to come together in person for Mirror Ball, we are overwhelmed and overjoyed with the love and support shown by our incredible community. Because of you, we were able to raise $514,560 for women and teens facing cancer. Thank you for continuously championing our cause and for standing with us during such a challenging time. Thank you to all our donors and sponsors for making this a memorable Bridge Fund! #COVIDdoesntstopcancer
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Mary Kay Matches Donations |
This holiday season, make a gift to support women and teens facing cancer and see your impact DOUBLE. All individual donations made to Look Good Feel Better from now until December 31st will be MATCHED by Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd, up to $25,000. Donate today!
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Euromonitor Holds Webinar for CA Members
Top Themes Shaping Beauty in a Post-Covid-19 World
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Euromonitor's Evelyn Rodriguez recently hosted an exclusive CA webinar on the top themes shaping beauty in a Post-Covid-19 world. Evelyn discussed how the beauty (and fashion) industries are among the most vulnerable and have seen a marked decline in sales throughout the pandemic. Consumers' habits and priorities have changed, beauty and wellness ae being redefined, and "where and how to shop" continues to evolve. Evelyn delivered an interesting overview of how these themes are accelerating in the beauty industry and offered valuable insights to help companies make informed and strategic decisions for success in the post-pandemic world.
If you missed this webinar, you can still watch it HERE.
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Health Canada's Regulatory Response to Covid-19
2020 Stakeholder Meeting on Health Products Goes Virtual
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Health Canada will be conducting their "2020 Stakeholder Meeting on Health Products" virtually this year on December 4th. Stakeholders are invited for a discussion on HC's current regulatory response to COVID-19 and leadership will share their perspectives on regulatory agility and opportunities for future regulatory modernization. Karimah Es Sabar, CEO and Partner, Quark Venture, and Chair of the Health and BioSciences Economic Strategy Table, will provide a keynote address.
CA will be "at the virtual table" and will be sure to provide members with relevant updates.
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CA Training Sessions a Big Hit with Members
Added Benefit of Official Training Certificate for Attendees
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Cosmetics Alliance completed our final course in our series on Natural Health Products on November 25th . The topic was on Good Manufacturing Practices for NHPs. We broke our record with 31 registrants for the course, and everyone passed the quiz!
In addition to the valuable knowledge gained, attendee's also receive a Training Certificate for use in the attendee's "training file" to meet Health Canada's GMP requirement for documented training.
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CA's expert, Richard Parcels (Assistant Director, Regulation & Market Access) delivering a session.
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Over the last six months, CA has delivered seven NHP courses, attended by 122 members and non-members, enabling them to understand the various regulatory requirements for gaining market access in Canada.
Our next Interactive Training Session - The Notorious Confusables, is multi-disciplinary, covering drugs (DINs), natural health products (NHPs) and cosmetics. Within moments of communicating this session, we began receiving many registrations. Capacity is limited so sign up now to reserve your place!
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The Notorious Confusables
Date: December 16, 2020
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm EST
Cost: Member: $250 Non Member: $395
These often-confusing terms are used throughout the cosmetic, natural health product and drug industries - and they are critical to understanding the associated regulations and guidance documents.
- Where are you in this diagram?
- Are you who you think you are?
- Do you know where vendors fit?
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With 2021 fast approaching, we need your involvement and commitment with the renewal of your company’s membership in order to help Cosmetics Alliance Canada advance the collective interests of the cosmetics and personal care products industry.
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Renew your Membership Today! - click HERE
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Canada, UK Strike Transitional post-Brexit Trade Deal
Continued Access to CETA Benefits Including No Tariffs on 98% of Canadian Products Exported to the U.K
As the U.K. departs from the E.U. at the end of 2020, and by extension the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the Government of Canada has been working diligently to ensure continuity for Canada-U.K. trade – which is particularly important for economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite Interim Trade Agreement - New Regulatory Rules for Exports to UK Post Brexit
Companies Exporting to UK Need to Take Note
Canadian companies exporting cosmetic products to the U.K.NEED TO TAKE NOTE of the new regulatory requirements that will come into effect post Brexit. Although the Canada-U.K. temporary trade agreement will keep in place the current tariff benefits of the Canada-E.U. Trade Agreement (CETA), the UK will NO LONGER be included in the EU regulatory regime. Consequently, the following regulatory requirements should be noted and confirmed with your regulatory specialist for the UK as to how they can affect your business and how to comply ... READ MORE
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Change in U.S. Presidency Bodes Well for Getting Canada-U.S. Relationship Back on Productive (and Friendly) Footing
In Case You Missed It ...
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(CTV News, Rachel Aiello)
(Washington Post, David Moscrop)
Canadian MPs unanimously call for visit from Biden, Harris after COVID-19
(Global News, Amanda Connolly)
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with then-U.S. V.P. Joe Biden on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Dec. 9, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle |
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2020 Cosmetics Outstanding Service Awards
An Online Sensation!
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Cosmetics Industry Honours Best in Customer Service
1,200 nominations received from across Canada!
Due to the pandemic, this year's COSAs were held on November 12th via a live stream program on Cosmetics Magazine's website. Host Jim Hicks virtually connected industry across the country to celebrate our exceptional Beauty Advisors. The event #COSAAwards2020 received over 20,000 organic impressions on social media - an online sensation!
Other highlights included a spectacular performance by Canadian Country Hall of Famer Michele Wright and a discussion with Patricia Claire about the affects of the pandemic on our industry.
Congratulations to all of the COSA nominees, finalists, and winners. To see the magic of the night, check out
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Online Sensation!
Twitter
19,383 organic impressions
Facebook
Page views up 55%
Instagram
3,094 impressions
Online Audience
1,000+ viewers
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Jim and Pat Talk Pandemic
Jim Hicks and popular trainer Patricia Claire discuss the pandemic, its affects on industry, and how Beauty Advisors still manage to provide amazing service.
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Michele Wright Performs
Canadian Country Hall of Famer Michele Wright brings top quality entertainment to this year's COSAs!
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Jim Calls the Winners - aka "COSA Moments"
Jim's favourite days of the year include calling our 2020 COSA Award Winners! Listen and find out why. Click on name:
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Congratulations Winners and Thank you Sponsors!
See our winners and valued sponsors HERE
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L'Oréal Canada holds 18th edition of the Canadian Awarding ceremony of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science fellowships and recognized Canada's Top Rising Stars of science!
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During a virtual ceremony held on November 23rd, six young and promising Canadian researchers were honoured and rewarded through the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program, with the support of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO... READ MORE
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In Case you Missed it ... |
(National Post, Christopher Nardi)
(CTV News, Rachel Aiello)
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Beauty Specialist Certification Program
55% Increase in 2020 Enrolment!
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As we all know, this year has been extremely challenging for our industry's beauty advisers and service providers - as well as the many students working towards training and credentials in areas such as esthetics, cosmetics, spa management, and more. Theory has moved online and practical classes have either been cancelled or greatly reduced.
CA's Beauty Specialist Certification Program (BSCP) is here to help! The program provides students with valuable knowledge that gives them a "leg up" when working with customers and clients.
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Canadian colleges, high schools, retailers, and others see this value and are utilizing our BSCP course program more than ever! In fact, with the Covid-19 pandemic, online education has become the "go to" choice". We have seen a 55% increase in BSCP enrollment! CA is thrilled to be able to help with advancing education and knowledge within the cosmetics industry.
For more information, please contact CA's Diane Kozak, BSCP Administrator .
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Need an Export Certificate? CA is Here for Your Business!
REMINDER: Application Deadline Due to Holiday Closure
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CA continues to offer a full range of export certificates and services to assist in exporting your products around the globe. These include:
- Certificates of Free Sale
- GMP certificates
- NHP International Trade Certificates
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Authentications and Legalizations of certificates and other commercial documents through the various consulates and embassies
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25% discount after reaching $35,000 in total annual certificate purchases
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Please note that CA’s "virtual office" will close for the holidays at noon on December 24th and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, January 4th.
Applications for Export Certificates (Certificates of Free Sale and Good Manufacturing Practices Certificates) required prior to the virtual office closure must be received no later than Friday, December 11, must include all required documentation and RUSH service must be requested. Applications received after that date will be processed in January 2021. If you require CA to facilitate the government authentication and consulate/embassy legalization of your Export Certificates (and other documents), please keep in mind that, depending on the country, these additional services could add one to two (or more) weeks to the process.
For further information on Export Certificates, timelines and fees, please contact Deb Kwinter at 905-580-1400 or dkwinter@cosmeticsalliance.ca.
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The Beauty Expert Issue is Here!
Toasting Canadian Beauty Advisors from Coast to Coast, Plus the 2020 COSA Winners!
Full of holiday must-haves, resolutions for the year ahead, and tributes to our industries front line workers — the BA’s .
Plus, you can check out the 2020 COSA Award winners and watch their inspiring acceptance speeches (linked directly in the issue).
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The Inside Scoop
News from Inside our Industry
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Matt Kohler, Vice President Marketing for Burt’s Bees has left the company. Matt was also a long time member of the Board of Directors of Cosmetics Alliance Canada. Matt has started his new position at McCain Foods as Managing Director, Canada Retail. Congrats on your new role Matt, the beauty industry will miss you!
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Canadian Custom Packaging and The Color Group are pleased to welcome Mandy Billings on board as their new General Manager. Mandy comes to CCP with over 20 years of industry experience having held previous roles at Shoppers Drug Mart and Estee Lauder Companies.
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Avon Opens First Flagship Experience Center in Canada, Studio 1886
A space for all things beauty, education, and community...
View the live virtual tour of the grand opening event HERE
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CA's Member Directory
An Effective Tool for Your Business!
Easily find contact information, brand details, or services provided by our members. It's the industry’s “who’s who” for Canada. For brand members or custom manufacturers, the Directory is an easy-to-use source for finding suppliers of goods and services you may need to support your businesses.
If you enjoy a printed version, the Directory is easily downloaded.
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Welcome to Our New Members |
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SGS North America
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
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H + Y Regulatory Graphics Consultants
For over 35 years H+Y has been THE globalization and regulatory compliance experts in the Beauty Industry for the USA and the vast ever-growing "global" market. H+Y helps launch your beauty products locally and worldwide by ensuring that all packaging printer-ready artwork maintains your brand identity while meeting regulatory compliance for product packaging graphics.
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New Company Joins CA's Exploratory Program
CA's Exploratory Program offers potential new members who are just starting up with access to our services and benefits to help them become familiar with the Canadian market, regulations and standards.
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Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC
Cheekbone Beauty is an Indigenous-owned and founded, digitally-native, Canadian cosmetics company established in 2016 by Jennifer Harper. Based out of St. Catharines, Ontario, Cheekbone Beauty is known for creating high quality, cruelty-free beauty products such as liquid lipsticks and complexion products including contour and highlight palettes.
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Ads Standards Upcoming Webinar
Influencer Marketing
Date: December 15, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
In this session, you’ll hear more about:
- Recent updates to Ad Standards’ Influencer Disclosure Guidelines, and how to apply them
- Outreach initiatives that the Competition Bureau has undertaken in this area
- What is required of influencers, and the advertisers who engage them, under law and self-regulatory standards
- Some of the most common pitfalls that arise around testimonials and reviews in advertising
- Practical tips to apply to future executions and best practices
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A Special Celebration
A Virtual Executive Briefing and Networking Event
Date: December 17, 2020
Time: 4:30 pm - 530 pm EST
Cost: Free
We have missed seeing you in person this year at our usual events in Toronto and Montréal! We hope that these can
resume at some point during 2021.
Until that time...
Please join us for our first online
Executive Briefing and Networking Event!
Interact with CA members and colleagues from around Canada and beyond! Guest speakers include Sandy and Brian Stewart from the Sharkwater Foundation. Enjoy some fun and a virtual happy hour with friends - plus a chance to win prizes. We look forward to seeing you online!
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Interactive Training Session
The Notorious Confusables
Date: December 16, 2020
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST
Cost: Member: $250 Non Member: $395
These often-confusing terms are used in the cosmetic, natural health product and drug industries.
- Where are you in this diagram?
- Are you who you think you are?
- Do you know where vendors fit?
These terms are very important when reading through the cosmetic, drug and NHP regulations and guidance documents.
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