The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) received the Business Hero Award at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Hero Awards on December 2nd. This award recognises organisations that actively promote consumer protection beyond legal requirements, ensuring product safety and clear consumer information.
The CTPA's long-standing support for Trading Standards, particularly concerning UK Cosmetics Regulations, played a key role. This included providing training across the UK and offering access to scientific and regulatory experts for specific cases, webinars, and seminars.
Most recently, the CTPA backed the CTSI’s national ‘Cost of Beauty’ campaign, which aimed to improve public understanding of safe and compliant cosmetic products and treatments. CTPA director-general Dr Emma Meredith OBE expressed pride, stating the award reflects a responsible, science-led industry's commitment to consumer protection. She emphasised the CTPA’s dedication to supporting frontline Trading Standards officers with expert advice to keep unsafe products off the market.
CTSI chief executive John Herriman highlighted the CTPA's sustained, practical support and technical expertise, noting its significant positive impact in the complex regulatory environment. This recognition highlights the crucial role industry bodies play in upholding consumer confidence and safety standards within the beauty sector.
