Japanese Cosmetic Industry Association JCIA

Numerous cosmetic trade organizations exist. Foremost among them are the Personal Care Products Council (PPC) formerly CTFA the European Cosmetics Industries Federation (COLIPA) and the Japanese Cosmetic Industry Association (JCIA). These organizations provide member companies with regulatory and technical information and supply documentation on the industry s practices to governments and consumers. The cosmetic industry supports a number of trade journals. Comprehensive annual listings of companies and individual products are available (34). 

The Cosmetics Industry of Europe, Japan, US and South Africa, represented by their associations, the European Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (COLIPA) the Japanese Cosmetic Industry Association (JCIA) the US Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CTFA) and the South African CTFA), signed the International SPF Test Method in June 2006 (COLIPA, 2006). 

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