Online Training Programs
Submitted by Jennifer on August 11, 2010

Take advantage of the Council’s Online Training program, a “How To” resource for professionals in the cosmetics and personal care products industry. The Online Training Program consists of pre-recorded topics available in an Anytime/Anywhere format and are focused on issues related to day-to-day business operations.
The USDA Animal Product Import Permit
The USDA Animal Product Import Permit issued through Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) is required for businesses that intend to import controlled material or transport organisms or vectors of animal products and by-products. In this presentation, Angela Whalen, Manager of Quality Engineering – Assembly at Elizabeth Arden identifies what qualifies the need for a permit, and takes you through the steps on how to file a manual application or electronic application. She also identifies the value of the electronic process, and what to do when the permit is issued.
Council Members: $45 Non Members: $145
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The Electronic Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program
The Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP) is an FDA post-market reporting system for use by manufacturers, packers, and distributors of cosmetic products that are in commercial distribution in the United States. The VCRP helps FDA in its mission to protect consumers, gives cosmetic manufacturers and distributors access to valuable information and supports the safety evaluation of cosmetic ingredients. The greater the participation by the cosmetic industry, the better this program works and benefits companies directly through their participation. In this presentation Don Havery of the FDA will take you through the on line filing process, step by step, to assist in your participation with this important program.
The Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP) is an FDA post-market reporting system for use by manufacturers, packers, and distributors of cosmetic products that are in commercial distribution in the United States. The VCRP helps FDA in its mission to protect consumers, gives cosmetic manufacturers and distributors access to valuable information and supports the safety evaluation of cosmetic ingredients. The greater the participation by the cosmetic industry, the better this program works and benefits companies directly through their participation. In this presentation Don Havery of the FDA will take you through the on line filing process, step by step, to assist in your participation with this important program.
Council Members: $45 Non Members: $145
Product Labeling: The Ingredient Declaration & INCI Program
The assignment of uniform nomenclature for cosmetic ingredient labeling is intended to provide a worldwide reference point of ingredient information for industry, government, consumers, academia and the medical community. The International Nomenclature Committee (INC) is charged with the responsibility of creating the INCI nomenclature system, and assuring the integrity of the data incorporated into the publication of the ingredient names in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. This presentation by Eric Abrutyn, Chairman of INC Committee and Tara Gottschalck will take you through a step-by-step review of the entire process from application to assigning the INCI name.
Council Members: $45 Non Members: $145
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