Who We Are

Based in Washington, D.C., the Personal Care Products Council is the leading national trade association representing the global cosmetic and personal care products industry. Founded in 1894, the Council's more than 600 member companies manufacture, distribute, and supply the vast majority of finished personal care products marketed in the U.S.  As the makers of a diverse range of products millions of consumers rely on everyday, from sunscreens, toothpaste and shampoo to moisturizer, lipstick and fragrance, personal care products companies are global leaders committed to product safety, quality and innovation.

Council News

FDA Extends Compliance Dates for the Final Rule for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Sunscreen Drug Products.

The Cosmetic Safety Amendments Act of 2012 was introduced on April 18, 2012 by Representative Leonard Lance of New Jersey. Show your support for this important bill at www.safecosmeticsalliance.org. 

Groundbreaking Legislation Would Advance Federal Oversight and Modernize Regulations. Nation’s Cosmetic Companies Call for Enhanced FDA Role in Ensuring Safety of Personal Care Products.

Great Read! Getting Ready for Green Chemistry by the Council's Associate General Counsel Tom Myers.

Safety Reaffirmed. Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel Reaffirms the Safety of Parabens Used in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products. 

Welcome! Industry Leaders Welcome Newly Elected Council Chairman Scott Beattie; Highlight Successes Under Outgoing Chairman Dan Brestle.

Council Statement. Halyna Breslawec, Chief Scientist Personal Care Products Council on the Safety of Lipstick.

Order today! The 14th edition International Cosmetics Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook is available!

The Truth About Children's Bath Products. Watch this important new video to learn the truth about the products you depend on for your family.