CTFA holds audio sessions on regulatory issues.

* The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA) is launching a series of audio conferences with international leaders of cosmetic and personal care product trade associations.

The first audio conference in the series was for CTFA members only and featured Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CCTFA) president and chief executive officer Bill Penney in an event entitled, "Brown Bag it With Bill Penney and His Team." The conference took place on Thursday, April 27 from 12:30 to 2:00pm EST. The focus was on regulatory issues for Canada and specific strategies CCTFA is undertaking this year. Mr. Penney, as well as Carl Carter, CCTFA vice president, government relations and regulatory affairs and Kathleen Ljubisic, manager, regulatory affairs, were featured during the conference.

CTFA will hold numerous other audio conferences in the near future. More info: www.ctfa.org; Louis Santucci: [phone].