ASPA moves to represent French cosmetic ingredient producers
associated industries) has made moves to form a representative
group for the French cosmetic and toiletries industry, similar to
existing national bodies in Germany and the UK.
According to the organisation, it is has formed a specific group that aims to consolidate the industry, provide a voice for its representative and increase communications for producers and distributors of cosmetic ingredients in France.
Dominique Rain, ASPA secretary general said that the move would strengthen the industry's national face, as well as giving it representation through the EFfCI (European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients, of which the English and German national industry bodies are major players.
The UK is represented by the Cosmetic Toiletry & Perfumery Association, while Germany is represented by the Cosmetics, Perfumery and Detergent Association - two highly organised and pro-active bodies that are significant voices in teh EFfCI.
Following the example of the UK and German associations, ASPA will become a member of EFfCI, filling what has until now been a void concerning representation of the French cosmetics and toiletries ingredients industry in Europe.
The ASPA says that the new group will be collaborating on projects that will include harmonising practices, lobbying work to defend industry issues, increasing the visibility of the industry on both a national and a European basis, as well as sharing the costs for complying with EU initiatives such as REACH.
EFfCI was created in 2000 and represents more than 100 companies, including some of the biggest industry players. It aims to unite the European producers of cosmetic ingredients, both natural and synthetic, disseminating information and advice about arrange of issues including the compliance of EU regulations.
"On top of encouraging other French companies to join the group in an official manner, and with a stronger national image, the presence of a French industry group within EFfCI will also consolidate the structure of our European federation and make it even more representative," said Luigi Carinelli, vice president of EFfCI.
"Via their national association, our French colleagues will occupy a position better suited to the importance of the French cosmetic ingredient industry" he added.
