In order for dermatologists to contact the correct personnel responsible for Cosmetovigilance within cosmetic companies, CTPA holds a list of contact details for the relevant contact within each company. Cosmetovigilance is the name given to the legal obligations for companies to address undesirable effects to cosmetic products.

To request the contact details for a manufacturer, please email patchtesting@ctpa.org.uk.

CTPA has issued a set of patch test guidelines to its member companies to help provide a greater understanding of what is required by dermatologists, and to establish a dialogue on this matter.

Dr Donna Thompson ran a hugely successful meeting in Stratford in September. Over 70 delegates attended. Lectures from Dr Mike Beck and Prof Ian White were particularly well received. The next update will take place in 2y time on the 4th Friday/Sat of September 2019.

You can now apply for membership to the BSCA by visiting the BAD web portal:

Our new website launched at our 2017 AGM. Members, please check your email for login details.

By the end of July, BAD will take over the management of applications to the BSCA. So if you are considering applying please check back soon.