Micelle Press is the UK distributor for the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association (CTFA).
We stock some and can supply all of its titles. The following is a selection from the range; a more detailed list is available on request. In addition to books, CTFA publishes a set of CD-ROMs; details of these are also available on request. In all cases, postage is additional to the prices shown.

CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary & Handbook 12th Edition image
2008; 215 x 250 mm; £650.00 for 4 volumes (hardback) with a free CD-ROM. ISBN: 978-1-882621-43-9 (image)

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.

CTFA 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.

CTFA Labeling Manual: A Guide to Cosmetic and OTC Drug Labeling and Advertising, 8th Edition image
2006; 215 x 250 mm; £325.00 (paperback). ISBN: 978-1-882621-38-5

This revised publication, which includes the new OTC Drug Labeling Rule, takes an in-depth look at the US regulations governing the labelling of cosmetic, over-the-counter drugs and cosmetic-drugs and turns complex government regulations into plain English. Also available on CD-ROM.

CIR Compendium
Updated annually (A new edition is normally available each February or March. Price on application

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review
This compendium is the most complete collection of cosmetic ingredient safety reviews available anywhere. It contains concise information on each ingredient reviewed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) and its Expert Panel over the past quarter of a century.

CTFA 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.

CTFA International Buyer's Guide
Published annually, softback; a new edition is usually available in February or March. Price on application. Also available on CD-ROM.

Details of other publications are available on request.

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