When trying to find the best deals on presents this Christmas, we all need to be on the lookout for scams and counterfeits.

WRAP’s Clear on Plastics – Beauty campaign launches today. CTPA has worked with WRAP on the campaign, which showcases innovative examples of how UK Plastics Pact members, supporters and other businesses are playing their part in making it easy for us to have more sustainable beauty routines.

Which? rightly reports that we should not be swayed by marketing claims that certain products are ‘clean’, ‘natural’ or ‘non-toxic’ and so suggest they are safer than other products.

Read about the new Strategy and why we can be confident the chemicals used in cosmetics are safe.

The new EU Ruling on animal testing does not change anything about the strict ban on animal testing of cosmetic ingredients and products.

CTPA is delighted to announce its official support of The UK Plastics Pact.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the possible risk of clothing and bedding catching fire if saturated with products used to treat adverse skin conditions.

If you’re thinking of a new hair colour as we come out of lockdown, we would like to highlight the importance of the Allergy Alert Test (AAT).

Whether you are going outside for some daily exercise, responsibly meeting the people you haven’t seen in months or merely walking to the shops, it’s so important to remember sun safety. 

With the COVID-19 health crisis you may be wondering whether you can return to your normal way of browsing beauty counters.

You may have read reports in the media about a review from Cardiff University which has looked at the possibility that some mouthwashes may have an effect in the fight against COVID-19.

Have your nails been caught unawares by the COVID-19 lockdown?

CTPA Launches Emergency Response Exchange (CERE) to help tackle COVID-19

If you are treating yourself to a home colour in this time of restricted movement, don’t forget to factor in carrying out the Allergy Alert Test.

The idea of people making their own hand gels is of great concern to us at CTPA and to experts in hygiene.

We understand that many may be worried about Coronavirus and we want to share some simple advice that can help to reduce its spread.

Decisions over safety must be based on facts and data, on the evidence itself, and not on rumours or myths - no matter how often reported.

You may now be worried that following Brexit your favourite cosmetic and personal care products will change or disappear from the shelves.  Put simply, it will be business as usual until 31 December 2020.

The latest issue of Which? magazine includes a feature on bathroom plastics. Through individual and collective efforts, CTPA and its members continue to explore new ways to tackle the serious problem of excessive packaging.

CTPA welcomes the recent study confirming that there is no link between the use of talc and ovarian cancer.