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Starting Points
- BIOME
UK's gateway to high quality Internet resources in the health and life sciences. Choose OMNI for biomedical information - useful for dermatology. Choose BIORESEARCH for biological information - useful for microbiology.
Provides both browsing and searching facilities.
http://biome.ac.uk
- BUBL
Catalogue of selected Internet resources for the UK academic community. Science Section covers all aspects of chemistry including organic, inorganic and analytical.
http://bubl.ac.uk
- Cosmetics Business
Sponsored by SPC magazine, this industry web site has news and events. Online searchable supplier guides cover raw materials, plant & packaging and contract services. Also a comprehensive listing of cosmetic manufacturers with links to their web sites.
http://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com
- The Cosmetics Site
Comprehensive site with up-to-date industry news, regulatory information and indexes to Cosmetics & Toiletries and Global Cosmetic Industry magazines.
http://www.thecosmeticsite.com/
Organizations
- British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA)
Represents the interests of aerosol manufacturing. Useful facts and figures and industry links.
http://www.bama.co.uk
- Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CTFA)
US trade association for personal care products. Includes news and consumer information.
http://www.ctfa.org
- Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA)
UK trade association for the industry with UK and worldwide market figures and UK cosmetic legislation. Includes links to The Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 1996 and subsequent amendments and information about ingredient labelling.
http://www.ctpa.org.uk
- European Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association (COLIPA)
COLIPA promotes the interests of the industry throughout Europe. Contains detailed information about the EU Cosmetics Directive and alternatives to animal testing.
http://www.colipa.com/
- International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC)
Information about the role of the IFSCC - a worldwide federation dedicated to co-operation in cosmetic science.
http://www.ifscc.org/about.htm
- International Fragrance Association (IFRA)
Represents the interests of the fragrance industry worldwide. Site includes the code of practice for the manufacture and handling of fragrance materials and standards for prohibited and restricted ingredients.
http://www.ifraorg.org/
- Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
The professional body for pharmacists in all aspects of practice. Sections on news, events, law, ethics and safety.
http://www.rpsgb.org.uk/
- Sense of Smell Institute
Formerly known as the Olfactory Research Fund, SOSI's virtual library includes an index of relevant articles and full-text access to some of their publications.
http://www.senseofsmell.org/
- Soap and Detergent Association
Includes an overview of the history, chemistry and manufacturing of cleaning products, plus a range of consumer fact sheets.
http://www.sdahq.org/
- Society of Cosmetic Scientists (UK)
Membership information. Useful for news of forthcoming lectures, events and exhibitions.
http://www.scs.org.uk/
- Society of Cosmetic Chemists (USA)
Information about the society including abstracts from their Journal of Cosmetic Science.
http://www.scconline.org/
- US Food and Drug Administration: Office of Cosmetics and Colors
Guidance for consumers and manufacturers. Detailed regulatory information and a range of fact-sheets dealing with topics from AHAs to weight loss products.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-toc.html
Selected Sites
- Botanical Dermatology Database
Index of plant names and products and any contra-indications or dermatological reactions they may cause.
http://bodd.cf.ac.uk/
- Cosmetic Index
A commercial site for the cosmetic industry. It lists suppliers of raw materials, packaging and labelling. Also links to industry web sites.
http://www.cosmeticindex.com/
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
The purpose of the CIR is to review and assess the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics. The site has safety assessment updates and ingredient review priorities.
http://www.cir-safety.org/
- Cosmetics & Toiletries Manufacture Worldwide
The CTMW.com website, allows users to search for information contained within specific sections of the website. Sections include: technical articles, raw materials, testing facilities, laboratory equipment, consultancy services and supplier details.
http://www.ctmw.com/
- Dweck Data
Information about botanicals and their applications in cosmetics. Run by a respected independent consultant who is a specialist in botanicals and past president of the SCS.
http://www.dweckdata.com/
- Fund for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Experiments (FRAME)
Organisation that examines alternatives to animal use in research, testing and education. Useful links to government legislative sites worldwide.
http://www.frame.org.uk/
- Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
The government agency responsible for ensuring that medicines and medical devices work and are acceptably safe.
http://www.mhra.gov.uk
- Skin Science
This illustrated guide to skin biology is part of L'Oreal's web site. Also includes links to their recent research and development in cosmetics.
http://www.skin-science
Printing and Publishing
- Allured Publishing Online Store offers a full range of books and reference materials in the fields of Cosmetic & Personal Care; Perfumes, Flavors and Essential Oils; and Salon, Spa, and Skin Care.
- HAPPI brings much of the flavor of the monthly publication for people involved in the personal care, household, industrial and institutional fields.
Reference Websites
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Here are the dates for upcoming events:
2011
Join us at
Suppliers Day
New Jersey, May 10-11
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| Hello, I'm Dr. Z. I'd like to officially welcome you to the Zenitech site and thank you for clicking over to my special corner, aptly named, "Dr Z's Special Corner." Here you'll find articles and presentations by some of the leading names in the cosmetic industry.
Be sure to check in regularly, because, since Zenitech is growing, so is my Special Corner! I'll keep you up-to-date on all of our new products, as we'll continue to update you on all the latest from the industry experts. |
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