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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
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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.
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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:2008
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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,
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