Timeline
ICMAD was founded in 1974 by a small group of cosmetic companies who wanted an association to speak for the “little guy” in matters affecting their rights and ability to succeed in a very competitive business.
| ICMAD participates in ICCR meetings on cosmetic regulation harmonization | 2008 | |
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2007 | ICMAD provides Legislative Update Breakfast at Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas |
| ICMAD establishes an EU address for the use of exporting members 1st Cosmetic Technical Forum held | 2005 |  |
| 2002 | ICMAD Guidelines to Reduce the Risk of Product Tampering published | |
| New Mission Statement and Logo adopted | 1999 |  |
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1998 | Young Designers Competition created A Guide to European Cosmetic Regulations published |
| Cosmetic Leadership Awards (now the CITY Awards) Program established Code of Ethics adopted for member companies | 1995 |  |
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1992 | Certificate of Free Sale program for exporting manufacturers created Cosmetic packaging scholarship, The J. N. Michell Scholarship, established ICMAD participates in first HBA show in New York City |
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| ICMAD’s first participation Cosmoprof, the international cosmetic trade show in Bologna, Italy and hosted a member reception Brochure and model regulations for cosmetology/salon practices published | 1989 |  |
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1988 | 1st publication of ICMAD’s labeling guide, "Simplified Guide to Cosmetic Labeling" |
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| 1st publication of "Call Me First" Directory (now available online in the Members Only section of this site) | 1986 |  |
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1983 | 1st cosmetic regulatory workshop cosponsored with the U.S. FDA |
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| 1st Annual Meeting and election of officers and directors | 1980 | 
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1979 | Product liability insurance program established for members |
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| ICMAD founded, newsletter created | 1974 | 
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