Personal Care Products Council
The Voice of the Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Industry
Latest News From PCPC
Personal Care Products Council Welcomes Dr. Jaap Venema as Chief Scientist
PCPC Statement on Ingredient Safety
PCPC Applauds Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Passage on Reauthorization of the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program
Event
2026 Beauty Collective Summit
PCPC’s 2026 Beauty Collective Summit (formerly Annual Meeting) is the premier gathering of beauty industry leaders. Together, we are harnessing the collective impact of the beauty industry to drive global well-being and empowerment.
Priority Issues
PCPC serves as a trusted voice on issues for the beauty industry, working with regulators and policymakers at the global, federal, state and local levels to ensure a regulatory system that advances innovation, safety and consumer confidence. PCPC is focused on a number of key issues affecting the industry. Here are our current priorities.
Featured Resources
Providing consumers with safe and effective products is the highest priority for us and our member companies. PCPC is committed to providing resources to the beauty industry to ensure members and consumers stay informed.
Databases & Directories
International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI)
PCPC’s premier databases on current technical, safety and regulatory information for cosmetic ingredients.
Databases & Directories
Web Based Ingredient Dictionary (wINCI)
Online version of the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary & Handbook
Databases & Directories
International Regulatory Database (IRDB)
Up-to-date cosmetics and personal care products regulations, basic health laws and government information, as well as an ingredient database
Industry Updates
PCPC Launches Webpage with Key Information on Industry Economic Achievements
Advancing Circular Design for a Sustainable Future
Personal Care Products Council Unveils 2025 Beauty Collective Summit Dates and Inspiring Keynote Lineup
Advocacy Materials
Government Affairs Insider – October 17, 2025
Government Affairs Insider – July 25, 2025
Government Affairs Insider – June 18, 2025
Advocacy
About PCPC
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) is the leading national trade association representing some of the most beloved brands in the beauty and personal care products industry. These companies manufacture, distribute and supply the vast majority of personal care products marketed in the U.S. and are global leaders committed to product safety, quality and innovation.
Become a Member
By joining PCPC, you receive ongoing access to critical resources and support that will help your business thrive. From our scientific expertise to strategic advocacy work and global industry representation.
