This society was first organized in 1894. Under the chairmanship of James Akerson, CTFA was able to publish the first edition of the CTFA Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary in 1973. It consisted of just over 250 pages and, apart from its size, is similar in style and format to the latest edition.

This first edition became recognized officially in the USA as the controlling compendium to be used by manufacturers preparing ingredient labels for their products. When the fourth edition was published (1991), CTFA changed the title to CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary. Now, combined with the previously separately published International Cosmetic Ingredient Handbook, the compilation has become the standard reference on ingredient names for cosmetic companies throughout the world.

We stock some and can supply all the PCPC's titles. The following is a selection from the range. In addition to books, PCPC publishes a set of CD-ROMs; details of these are also available on request. In all cases, postage is additional to the prices shown.

International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary & Handbook, 13th Edition

2010; 215 x 250 mm; £650.00 for 4 volumes (hardback)
ISBN: 978-1-882621-47-6

This compilation contains more than 13 000 INCI labelling names and more than 1500 new INCI names since the 10th edition. They are cross-referenced to nearly 60 000 trade and technical names associated with more than 3000 suppliers from more than 90 countries. The 11th edition of this Dictionary is essential for everyone who formulates, labels or markets cosmetic and personal care products anywhere in the world. It contains the INCI names that are officially recognized in the United States, the European Union and many other countries as the controlling compendium to be used by manufacturers preparing ingredient labels for their cosmetic and personal-care product packages.

International Regulatory/Resource Manual, 6th edition

2007; 215 x 250 mm; £340.00 (hardback).
ISBN: 978-1-882621-26-2

The 6th edition of this manual provides detailed analyses of cosmetic and cosmetic-drug regulations in more than 70 countries, including South America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Also available on CD-ROM.

International Color Handbook, 4th edition

2007; 215 x 250 mm; £350.00 (hardback).
ISBN: 978-1-2621-46-0

This reference manual is designed to assist international regulatory and technical personnel in choosing a colour palette to create the broadest range of cosmetic products while meeting national requirements. It includes master lists of colour additives that are used in cosmetic products throughout the world, cross-referenced  by their Colour Index (CI) numbers or INCI names, Chemical Abstract (CAS) numbers, Colour Index names, and their official names in the European Union, Japan and the United States for approved colour additives.

Details and prices of other CTFA/PCPC publications are available on request: QA Guidelines, Microbiological Guidelines and Safety Evaluation Guidelines.

The PCPC have also recently produced electronic titles, which are available to download. There are not available from Micelle Press but we can provide details. They include the 2009 CIR Compendium (a PDF file), wINCI Web Based International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary & Handbook, the 2009 International Buyer's Guide (a PDF file) and the 2008 Scientific Regulatory Reference CD.

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