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19 December 2019

Be Wary of Counterfeit Christmas Presents!

Finding the best deals on our presents may be one of the main targets when out shopping this year, which is why scams and counterfeits are often so successful.

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Be Wary of Counterfeit Christmas Presents!

04 December 2019

Hair Dyes and Relaxers are Safe to Use

CTPA reassures consumers that hair dyes and relaxers are safe to use following a study published in the US.

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Hair Dyes and Relaxers are Safe to Use

04 October 2019

Brand New Look for thefactsabout!

We are delighted to unveil a new-look for thefactsabout website which has had a complete make-over, taking all the information from our previous website while improving access to the knowledge and science that CTPA is well-known for.

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Brand New Look for thefactsabout!

20 June 2019

Allergies and Artificial Nail Products - New CTPA Guidance

Read more about how to use Liquid and Powder (L&P) and UV-gel nail products safely.

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Allergies and Artificial Nail Products - New CTPA Guidance

23 May 2019

CTPA responds to Which? report with the sound science behind sunscreen safety

CTPA welcomes Which?'s messages promoting the important role that sunscreens play as part of sun protection, however we have concerns that the negative claims could cause consumers to avoid sunscreens.

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CTPA responds to Which? report with the sound science behind sunscreen safety

16 May 2019

No proven link between the use of UV filters and damage to coral in our seas

CTPA can state that the study discussed in this article does not, and cannot, make a link between the use of UV filters in sun cream and damage to coral in our seas.

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No proven link between the use of UV filters and damage to coral in our seas

07 May 2019

Sunscreens and their ingredients are safe

CTPA would like to reassure you that despite what you may have read in the media suggesting that ingredients in sunscreens could be absorbed into the bloodstream and cause cancer, that sunscreens and their ingredients are safe to use.

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Sunscreens and their ingredients are safe

26 March 2019

Confidence in Cosmetics

We can assure you that European cosmetic safety laws require that cosmetic and personal care products must not cause harm to human health.

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Confidence in Cosmetics

25 March 2019

Science-Competition-for-11-16-year-olds

Now in its fifth successful year, the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) Scrub up on Sciencecompetition is once again open!

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Science-Competition-for-11-16-year-olds

30 January 2019

CTPA Responds to Proposed European Restriction on Microplastics

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a dossier proposing a Restriction on microplastics in consumer products, including cosmetics.

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CTPA Responds to Proposed European Restriction on Microplastics

09 January 2019

Cosmetic products will continue to be safe after Brexit

You may have read an article in The Guardian that claims cosmetic products could contain unsafe ingredients after the UK leaves the European Union. This is absolutely not the case.

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Cosmetic products will continue to be safe after Brexit