Bookstore
The Personal Care Products Council’s bookstore is an important resource for information on safety assessments, regulatory changes, sustainability best practices and the most comprehensive listing of ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products.
Bookstore Resources
Sustainability Handbook: Practical Guidance Toward Best Practice (PDF)
Practical guidance for advancing a company’s sustainability practice
wINCI – Web Based Ingredient Dictionary
A database subscription that replaces the hard cover International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary & Handbook, 16th Edition
Labeling Manual, 9th Edition
An in-depth look at U.S. regulations for labeling cosmetics, OTC drugs and professional products
Quality Metrics 2022 Benchmark Survey (PDF)
An enlightening, informative and useful tool for your own company’s march to business success within a culture of quality
PCPC 2022 Quality Assurance Guidelines (PDF)
A framework for establishing systems and procedures that are necessary to achieve a high level of product quality
PCPC 2014 Safety Evaluation Guidelines (PDF)
Guidance on the use of pre-clinical and clinical safety testing for manufacturers of cosmetic, toiletry and fragrance products
PCPC 2024 Microbiology Guidelines (PDF)
Guidance regarding best practices, as well as establishing and maintaining a microbiological quality program, for manufacturers
