All CCTFA member companies should have received their membership renewal packages in December. CCTFA values your membership and looks forward to your ongoing participation in the Association. To ensure uninterrupted service and the continued benefits of membership, please forward your renewal as soon as possible.  If your company has already submitted its renewal to CCTFA, we thank you. 

If your package did not arrive or you have any questions, please contact Michele Davis, Manager of Membership Services and Events at mdavis@cctfa.ca or 905-890-5161 ext. 229.

 

For those members interested in the MI/MCI ("Kathon") preservative file, this update may be of critical importance to you.

 

The CCTFA is pleased to report that following a series of interventions with the Deputy Minster, Health Canada is now prepared to accommodate a more reasonable transition period for the elimination of MI/MCI in leave-on products. As proposed by the CCTFA, Health Canada is prepared to enter into a separate "compliance agreement" with individual companies who have concerns with the current implementation process.  Recall, this process imposes an immediate "stop distribution" order with a June 2016 sell-through deadline.

 

Proposed Solution

As discussed between the Deputy Minister and CCTFA President Darren Praznik, the "compliance agreement" will provide for continued distribution of existing product to June with an extended sell-through period to December 2016. (These agreements will NOT be available for products for children due to their different risk profile.)  Given that there has been no public notice on implementation and that all enforcement action to date has been with individual companies, the individual "compliance agreement" approach provides the most practical approach to resolving this issue for all concerned.

 

Communication to Industry

The Deputy Minister indicated that Health Canada is planning to issue a general notice with further details including the appropriate contact for companies to reach out to if they need to seek a compliance agreement.  Health Canada will also be replying directly to all companies who sent letters on this issue conveying this same general information. 

 

The CCTFA will continue to work with Health Canada to advance this proposed solution and will continue to update the membership accordingly.

CCTFA continues to introduce ourselves to the new Government including key Cabinet Ministers, Senators, and other influential MPs, particularly those in our members' ridings.  The objective with our GR Outreach Plan is to build a positive reputation for CCTFA and foster strategic relationships in order to advance and protect our members' interests.

                                                                                                             

Since our last update, CCTFA has conducted several more face-to-face meetings with various officials where we had the opportunity to discuss our industry's priorities and issues at length.

 

Thank you to our members for your continued support.  A few highlights are captured below.

Luxury brands should double their investment dedicated to the online shopping experience, according to a study from international online fashion and luxury specialist ContactLab. The firm highlights that under-investing in this area could see brands lose customers.

 

The study, which analyzed the entire purchasing process of 29 luxury brands including four pure players, found that they only propose an optimal online customer experience in one out of two cases. Very few brands are fully exploiting their potential, the study found. Most luxury brands do not yet use luxurious packaging similar to that used in-store, for example. In general, multi-brand pure players performed better than online designer boutiques.

 

50% of brands personalize customer relations by mentioning the new customer's name and gender in the welcome email. Only six brands use email links to their e-boutique.

Article courtesy of BW Confidential

As an industry professional, you already know the powerful connection between looking good and feeling better. Now's the time to use your expertise in cosmetics or hair alternatives for a uniquely uplifting volunteer opportunity! Join us to make a real difference for women with cancer.

 

Look Good Feel Better is a free, national program offering hands-on workshops that empower women with cancer to take control over their appearance during treatment. With the help of industry professionals like you, we provide women with practical knowledge on cosmetic hygiene, skincare, makeup, sun safety, nail care, and hair alternatives. Using the skills and knowledge she's learned, a woman with cancer can recognize herself in the mirror again and gain the confidence she needs to face the disease head on.

 

Look Good Feel Better helps women and girls over the age of 13 who have been diagnosed with cancer. Workshops are offered at over 100 hospitals and cancer care facilities across Canada and help approximately 10,000 women a year feel like themselves again.

 

Why Volunteer?

Because of the social and emotional benefits of the program, many volunteers feel that they get as much fulfillment from their volunteer experience as the women participating. It truly is that REWARDING!  You will also benefit from:

 

Getting Started

On average, our volunteers donate as little as three hours a month to help women facing cancer.   Complete a volunteer profile today! Questions or comments? Get in touch at lgfb@lgfb.ca or 1-800-914-5665.