May 2, 2013

ICMAD responds to a University of California at Berkeley report titled, "Concentrations and Potential Health Risks of Metals in Lip Products". The issue of lead in lipstick has long been studied and thoroughly addressed by FDA, first in 2009 and then more expanded findings were completed in 2011. FDA does not consider the lead levels found in lipsticks to be a safety concern.

April 15, 2013

While we agree with Representatives Schakowsky and Markey that certain provisions of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act should be modernized to keep pace with evolving science and the growth of the personal care industry, we believe our industry’s approach as outlined below is practical and science-based.

March 8, 2013

The ICMAD Reception will be held in conjunction with Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2013. For those exhibiting in the American Pavilion, this event presents unique opportunities to network and unwind from the busy days at the conference. Meet with dignitaries, ICMAD Board Members and show attendees. A remarkable way to get a pulse on the industry! More information may be found on icmad.org.

March 6, 2013

ICMAD is accepting nominations for its eighth annual Cosmetic Innovators of The Year - CITY Awards. These prestigious awards honor the year's most innovative products, packaging, and advertising / marketing concepts from the past year.

February 24, 2013

The educational events at Beauty & Wellness, held February 24-27, 2013 at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay, CA, will feature key leaders from the major beauty associations. The event is designed around private one-on-one meetings and networking functions between leading product manufacturers and prequalified, high-volume buyers. Pam Busiek will be the Keynote on Sunday, February 24. Thus ICMAD members can take advantage of a 10 percent discount off the registration fee.

February 14, 2013

The ICMAD Cosmetic Technical/Regulatory Forum was created in 2005 by the Technical/Regulatory/Legislative Committee to provide a practical, more business-oriented follow-up to the popular ICMAD/FDA Cosmetic Regulatory Workshops. The format is continually being updated in response to requests from member companies for more information on specific topics and for expert assessments on the latest issues that have captured the attention of consumers, regulators and industry.

October 30, 2012

In this time of crisis, ICMAD recognizes the wide-spread damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. For all of those effected, our thoughts and prayers are with you. ICMAD would like to collect and share helpful information.

October 18, 2012

ICMAD is committed to helping you market your products and services as well as increase business and awareness for your company. With increased circulation, the 2013 World Showcase helps the right people find you, making your business even more successful. Showcase advertisers are exclusively ICMAD members, while readership is widespread.

October 10, 2012

Come to honor the 2012 Young Designers. The competition awards the best design students around the country through creativity and ingenuity. Don’t forget to network with your peers and listen to featured speaker Ben Bennett.

September 11, 2012

On July 27, 2012, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) issued newly revised Proposed Regulations under its legislative mandate to provide for Safer Consumer Products, which state that specified Chemicals of Concern in consumer products be replaced with safer chemicals (i.e., “green chemistry”). Read two articles that ICMAD has shared with its members.

September 6, 2012

ICMAD has moved to continue providing you the benefits and services you expect.

April 19, 2012

ICMAD Supports HR 4395 Cosmetic Act of 2012

April 19, 2012

ICMAD, the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association, joins the International Fragrance Association North America (IFRA), Professional Beauty Association (PBA), Direct Selling Association (DSA), and the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), all members of the Safe Cosmetics Alliance, in supporting the introduction by Representative Leonard Lance (R-NJ) of the “Cosmetic Safety Amendments Act of 2012,” H.R. 4395.

March 22, 2012

On Tuesday, March 27th at 10:15 a.m. the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives will conduct a hearing on cosmetics entitled, "Examining the Current State of Cosmetics."

March 16, 2012

The 2012 CITY (Cosmetic Innovator of The Year) Awards are now open. If you introducted a new product or marketing campaign between the dates of April 1, 2011, and March 31, 2012, you are eligible to submit. Click for information on the requirements as well as the application. For questions, please call ICMAD at 800-334-2623.

February 22, 2012

ICMAD continues to support the efforts of the FDA to provide transparency and access to the best scientific data available to its regulated industries. Since 1983, we have run educational workshops with the FDA to educate and inform cosmetics companies about the regulations and requirements for selling cosmetics in the United States.

February 17, 2012

Learn how to eat right, get organized, and stay active without fad dieting or crazy regimens that never last. ICMAD is hosting its inaugural health and wellness event, which will benefit Look Good…Feel Better®. The event will take place on Friday, February 17 at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, CA.

November 7, 2011

The World Showcase for the Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Industry is an incredible opportunity to get your company in front of thousands of leading industry professionals in this once-a-year buyer’s guide.

September 23, 2011

ICMAD joins the Safe Cosmetic Alliance. Please read on for Pam Busiek's blog on the SCA site.

July 18, 2011

The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 was introduced in June 2011. This bill is similar to legislation introduced in the previous session of the United States Congress. There are some changes from the previous legislation, however, the focus of the proposed bill remains unchanged, and the bullet points below provide the highlights:

July 1, 2011

ICMAD has issued a statement regarding new cosmetic legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL)

June 30, 2011

Special member benefit: cosmeticindex.com is offering a Free Directory Listing (a value of $400) to all ICMAD Members

June 17, 2011

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that sunscreen products meeting modern standards for effectiveness may be labeled with new information to help consumers find products that, when used with other sun protection measures, reduce the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging, as well as help prevent sunburn.

May 27, 2011

The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors (ICMAD) today is issuing a statement that it joins the Personal Care Products Council, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and consumer groups that supported a safety review by the Independent Expert Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel (CIR) of the use of formaldehyde/methylene glycol in professional hair straightening products.

April 19, 2011

The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors association (ICMAD) will welcome Claudia Lucas, director of beauty merchandising for QVC, one of the world’s largest multimedia retailers, to the 8th annual ICMAD CITY Awards for Cosmetic Innovators of The Year on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, in New York City. Ms. Lucas will present a keynote address as well as honor the winners of the 2011 CITY Awards.

April 11, 2011

Go to Look Good Feel Better at http://lookgoodfeelbetter.org/. ICMAD was honored to have its Executive Director speak to ICMAD at its Technical/Regulatory Forum. Please look at supporting this organization.

December 15, 2010

The 112th Congress has hinted that the “Safe Cosmetic Act of 2011” will be reintroduced. While its Democratic sponsors may seek to reintroduce the bill in the 112th Congress it is doubtful that the House Energy and Commerce Committee, with its new Republican Chair, Fred Upton (MI), will give this bill any priority given the other more pressing matters facing the country and the fact that the bill is basically anti-business and hence bad for employment.

October 8, 2010

The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors (ICMAD) recently announced the top three winners of the 2010 ICMAD Young Designers Competition at a dinner held in New York City.

September 10, 2010

ICMAD recently contacted its members with the following ALERT:

August 4, 2010

The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors (ICMAD) is an association of over 650 small- and medium-sized companies that manufacture and distribute cosmetics. Every day our member companies sell and utilize cosmetics in towns, big and small, throughout the United States. Our members make and distribute many different types of cosmetics.

July 23, 2010

The statement below was sent out in reponse to the Safe Cosmetic Act. ICMAD issues a statement on 'The Story of Cosmetics.'

February 5, 2010

Call for Entries for CITY (Cosmetic Innovators of the Year) Award Innovation means novelty, improvement, advancement and originality. Innovation means ICMAD members! Whether it's a branded product, an ingredient, a package design or advertising campaign, ICMAD members provide hundreds of new ideas in cosmetics each year.

November 30, 2009

ICMAD is offering a great opportunity to get your company’s name in front of more than 5,000 key prospects in 2010: The World Showcase Magazine. In its 10th year, we are maintaining the same advertising prices, enabling you to enhance your exposure to key buyers around the world.

November 11, 2009

In conjunction with Cosmoprof Asia in Hong Kong, November 11-13, 2009, ICMAD is hosting a reception on Wednesday, November 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The reception is open to all exhibitors. Member exhibitors in the USA Pavilion will be allowed one free to this networking event. ICMAD members who are walking the show will also be allowed one free.

September 15, 2009

ICMAD members can receive a 30% discount for any seminar provided during HBA Global Expo 2009, September 15-17 at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Go to www.hbaexpo.com to register for a seminar. When you start the registration process you will see the prompt for a priority code. Use the code ICMAD9 to receive your 30% discount.

June 18, 2009

ICMAD announces a dues freeze for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. In today's economic environment, the ICMAD Board of Directors wanted to ensure that members understood they were valued. Freezing dues will give members the opportunity to focus on their business.

June 18, 2009

ICMAD members Carl Geffken and Sharon Blinkoff will be presenting “Everything you ever wanted to know about selling in the U.S.” on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. as part of Cosmoprof North America. The seminar will cover topics including: How to enter U.S. marketplace? Legislation: formula/packaging. Distribution channels: overview and operational.

May 14, 2009

ICMAD's 36th Annual Meeting featuring the CITY Awards 2009 for the Cosmetic Innovators of The Year will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m at Strata, 915 Broadway at 21st Street, New York, NY 10010. Celebrity stylist and haridressing host for the reality TV show "What Not to Wear', Nick Arrojo will present ICMAD's 6th Annual CITY Awards. He is a regular guest for hair-related news stories on ABC and NBC among other accomplishments.

May 1, 2009

Cosmoprof Bologna - Stronger than Ever!

April 23, 2009

Make plans to attend the FDA workshop on April 23, 2009, to learn what you need to know how to run a safer, more successful cosmetic business. This is your opportunity to hear and question FDA staff and ICMAD's experts.

December 23, 2008

Make plans to attend ICMAD’s fourth annual Technical/Regulatory Forum on February 26, 2009. The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club in Redondo Beach California. The forum allows those in the cosmetic and personal care industry to learn from experts to assure company compliance with manufacturing, labeling and distribution requirements for import/export.

December 23, 2008

Cosmetic Innovators of the Year/2009 Call for Entries Innovation means novelty, improvement, advancement and orginality. Innovation means ICMAD members, whether it's a branded product, an ingredient, a package design or an advertising campaign. Submit your company's innovation for consideration.

September 19, 2008

ICMAD Announces Young Designers' Winners from New York, Atlanta and Chicago. 1st Place Winner Netta Rabin of Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY (center) 2nd Place Winner Maria Maldonado, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA (left) 3rd Place Winner Katie Fowler, American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL (right)

July 2, 2008

ICMAD Announces CITY Awards Winners For Cosmetic Innovators of The Year

May 14, 2008

The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce recently released draft legislation: The FDA Globalization Act of 2008. The intent of the legislation is stimulate discussion about how to provide adequate funding for the FDA. The draft contains several provisions that will impact the cosmetics industry:

April 18, 2008

2008 ICMAD CITY Awards in NYC

September 25, 2007

2007 ICMAD Young Designers' Awards Dinner

August 9, 2007

ICMAD's 3rd annual Cosmetic Technical/Regulatory Forum, on Thursday, October 4th, can help you put the pieces together to "Profit in the Global Cosmetic Market."

July 23, 2007

ICMAD Young Designers' Awards

July 16, 2007

Join ICMAD staff, Board members and fellow members for a networking breakfast at Cosmoprof North America at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Monday, July 16th.

July 12, 2007

ICMAD Announces CITY Awards Winners

May 14, 2007

The updated EU contract is now available.

October 2, 2006

ICMAD honored three innovative student package designers at a gala evening in September in New York City. The Young Designers Competition is an annual event that challenges students to create real world package designs.

September 5, 2006

ICMAD announces the launch of its completely redesigned website, still located at www.icmad.org For example, did you know that ICMAD provides 22 different member benefits? Check out the Benefits page under Membership for the complete list.

July 19, 2006

Please download the Powerpoint presentation below.

June 14, 2006

June 8, 2006

March 23, 2006

October 26, 2005

ICMAD is now offering members unique access to the European Union's market.

May 25, 2005

January 28, 2005

Advertise in the ICMAD Digest and Website!

January 22, 2004

April 14, 2003

Have your company featured in ICMAD's Digest spotlight! This free of charge feature will run once in the monthly digest and will focus on your company's achievements and goals. For further questions please call Holly at 847-991-4499. Fax completed spotlights to 847-991-8161.