LibGuides: Cosmetic Sciences: Websites

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Cosmetics Associations / Societies

Cosmetics Alliance Canada (CAC) The leading Canadian trade association representing the cosmetics and personal care products industry, represents more than 150 member companies who manufacture, distribute, and supply personal care products marketed in Canada.
International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) A worldwide federation dedicated to international cooperation in cosmetic science and technology that includes 50 societies from 80 countries.
International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Represents the collective interests of the fragrance industry and ensures best practices in the industry and the safe use of fragrance ingredients and mixtures.
Natural Products Association (NPA) A leading trade association for dietary supplements, natural health and sports nutrition, medical and functional foods, probiotics and natural personal / home care products. Represents more than 700 members.
Ontario Chapter Society of Cosmetic Chemists (Ontario SCC) Ontario-based chapter of cosmetic scientists dedicated to the advancement of cosmetic science.
Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) Society of nearly 6,000 industry professionals across 19 North American chapters.

Cosmetics Conferences

10Times Listing of Cosmetics Conferences Cosmetics conferences from around the world are listed chronologically with brief descriptions and website links.

Entrepreneurship

Canada Small Business Financing Program This government program makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.
Small Business: Advice, Support Services, Regulations Government of Ontario guide offering advice regarding how new or existing small businesses can get advice, support and information on government regulations.
Small Business Services A part of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, SBS helps Ontario entrepreneurs access government business information and services.
Starting a Business Canadian government guide listing and describing the steps to consider before operating a business in Canada.

Forecasting

Pantone The Pantone Color Institute provides customized color standards, brand identity and product color consulting.
Spate A machine intelligence solution for finding the next big consumer trend; uses publicly available consumer data (anonymous and aggregated) to identify exciting shifts in consumer behavior.

Ingredients

Cosmetics Info Developed and maintained by scientists and subjectmatter experts, this comprehensive, informational database contains science and safety information on cosmetics and personal care products – how they work, data to corroborate safety and science behind commonly used ingredients.
EWG's Skin Deep Cosmetic Database Provides people with practical solutions to protect themselves and their families from everyday exposures to potentially toxic chemicals in personal care and beauty products; includes easy-to-navigate hazard ratings for nearly 70,000 products and 9,000 ingredients on the market.
Personal Care Products Council (Coming Soon) Offers the latest information on cosmetic ingredients, legislation, regulations and much more.
SpecialChem Includes information about more than 350,000 polymers, monomers, additives, pigments and fillers.
UL Prospector: Personal Care & Cosmetics Large search engine for technical information on thousands of cosmetic ingredients, formulations, applications, equipment specs and more. Access is free if students use their Seneca email address.

Regulations

Cosmetic Ingredient Review CIR studies individual chemical compounds as they are used in cosmetic products, working with the FDA, the cosmetics industry, and consumers to help keep cosmetics safe.
Health Canada Consumer Products and Cosmetics Product Safety Offers Canadian information on incident reporting, recalls and alerts, cosmetic information, product safety education and consumer product requirements.
US Food & Drug Administration Cosmetics Guidance & Regulation Provides information on laws and regulations that the FDA enforces, as well as guidance for industry and Federal Register documents.

Standards / Certification

Ecocert Cosmetic Organic and Natural Standard (COSMOS) COSMOS certification allows organic / natural products to be commercialized worldwide.

Trade Shows

Cosmoprof Dedicated to the entire supply chain of the cosmetics industry., this tailor-made fair divided into three different trade shows covering specific industries and distribution channels.
In-Cosmetics Annual Events Various annual events around the world connect suppliers of ingredients, fragrances, lab equipment, testing and regulatory solutions with tens of thousands of cosmetic industry professionals.
Makeup In Evants Includes four events for skincare and makeup suppliers, brands and trend setters in Paris, New-York, Los Angeles and Shanghai.
New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists' Suppliers Day One of the most important annual events on the industry calendar in North America, showcasing the latest innovations and educational programming, on top of being an excellent networking opportunity.