Independent Beauty Association

MOQs can be a challenge for indie brands to navigate as they start out. Andrea Cid from Miami Growth Machine discusses tips indie brands can consider when making packaging, label, and deco choices. #IBAMemberSpotlight

Claims substantiation fundamentals and misconceptions from Lenore Coyle, President of Eurofins CRL, Cosmetics. #IBAMemberSpotlight #indiebeauty?#cosmeticscience?#skincarescience?#beautypreneur

When do beauty startups need to prioritize regulatory and legal compliance? Featuring Ronie M. Schmelz from IBA Member K&L Gates on the importance of investing in regulatory early on in your brand journey.?#IBAMemberSpotlight

IBA’s VP of Global Supply Chain and Sustainability Resources Akemi Ooka recently updated the audience at the BeautyMatter NEXT Awards on 3 of the biggest regulations you may not have heard of affecting the beauty sector. ? Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulation The main requirements of EPR laws are that Producers must 1) register with a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO), 2) report the quantity and type of packaging sold and/or distributed in the state, and 3) pay a fee based on the type and quantity of packaging they sell or distribute in the state Oregon is the first state to implement its EPR law, and it will go into effect in 2025. CO has already passed its statutory deadline of October 1, 2024 for registration with a producer responsibility organization. ? WA State Plastic PCR Mandate Law WA compliance deadlines for Personal Care packaging begins in Jan with a 15% PCR requirement by 2025, 25% by 2028, and 50% by 2031 ? Corporate Transparency Act Companies must report through a portal provided by FinCEN – Jan 1, 2025. Companies must provide Legal Name, DOB, Residential Address. They must also provide image of a government issued ID.?

Working on International Cosmetic Product Registrations? Attention startup and indie beauty brands! The Independent Beauty Association offers an Export Certificate Program, designed to help you navigate the certificates required by certain foreign governments for international cosmetics registration. Gain access to Certificates of Free Sale, Certificates of GMP, and Document Authentication from a dedicated team who specializes in working with indie brands. The IBA Export Certificate Program is available exclusively to IBA Member companies. Start here: https://lnkd.in/g77KZvZj #BeautyBrands #GlobalExpansion #IndieBeauty

Mark Your Calendars for @Chemlinked Sustainability360 happening November 20th. The webinar will feature IBA's Dr. @Akemi Ooka as a speaker, who will provide insights into the latest U.S. sustainability legislation and its implications for the beauty industry. Attendees will benefit from her expertise on current regulatory requirements, practical compliance strategies, and emerging legislative trends shaping the future of corporate sustainability. https://lnkd.in/gKTyrPau

IBA is proud to be a finalist in the Marketing Category: Best Digital Event, recognized for the concept and execution of a digital event series that extends our brand. The BeautyMatter NEXT Awards aim to define the future of beauty, recognizing innovation, impact, and design across the entire beauty ecosystem—from global brands to high-growth independents. With over 500 entries and more than 50 awards across seven categories, the judging process was rigorous and transparent, ensuring a fair evaluation by independent experts. Credit goes to our entire staff here at Independent Beauty Association , especially our dynamic leader, Don Frey , our amazing educational and resource leaders Akemi Ooka and Meredith Petillo , Eber Bodmer ? MPS who branded and marketed this inaugural event, Segment Agency who produced our Spring Symposium, and the rest of our staff Reema Patel , Neva Lindell , Malia Tibbie and many more who supported this first, very successful, Cosmetics Convergence. Huge Thank You to BeautyMatter who supports our association's mission endlessly. Fingers crossed for 10/25 when the winners are announced at the #NextSummit More Information and Tickets Here: https://lnkd.in/eE69S6EJ #BeautyMatter #NEXTSummit #BMNEXT2024 #CosmeticsConvergence #IBA

This week: Independent Beauty Association 's VP Global Supply Chain and Sustainability Resources, Dr Akemi Ooka will be a featured speaker at the 2024 BeautyMatter NEXT Summit, joining hundreds of industry leaders for a daylong event to discuss the future of beauty. Join us for forward-thinking conversations, unique content experiences, and unparalleled networking opportunities on October 24 in Los Angeles. More Information and Tickets Here: https://lnkd.in/eE69S6EJ #BeautyMatter #NEXTSummit #BMNEXT2024

Independent Beauty Association 's Don Frey and Akemi Ooka recently sat down with BeautyMatter's Elvis O. KAWEDO to discuss how the beauty industry is evolving with a collective commitment to a more sustainable future. It's a conversation worth reading!