ICMAD has partnered with the global public health organization, NSF International, which will provide the organization’s members with a number of new benefits.

NSF is offering ICMAD members assistance with GMP compliance, as well as discounts on GMP courses and training, as part of NSF’s recently launched Cosmetics and Personal Care Program.

NSF launched the program in response to growing concerns from consumers and retailers regarding adulteration, mislabeling and counterfeiting issues. The program provides auditing, training, product testing and certification services developed by NSF to enable manufacturers to improve the quality and safety of their products and retailers to strengthen the oversight of their cosmetic and personal care suppliers.

Pamela Busiek, president/CEO, ICMAD, commented:

“As NSF International enters its 70th year, and ICMAD celebrates its 40th anniversary, our two organizations have agreed to cooperate to extend NSF’s scientific and technical expertise in testing, quality management systems, regulatory compliance and training to ICMAD members. These services will assist our members in achieving access to new export markets in addition to
keeping pace with consumer demands for safer cosmetics and personal care products.”

Casey Coy, manager, NSF Cosmetics and Personal Care Program, added:

“Both ICMAD and NSF strive to provide cosmetic and personal care manufacturers with the quality and safety tools they need to succeed. As consumers seek safer cosmetics and personal care products, and retailers step up to meet this demand, NSF’s science-based and comprehensive approach to product quality will be a great value to ICMAD members seeking to go beyond compliance.”