The Cosmetic Export Council of South Africa (CECOSA) is a Section 21, non-profit organisation and has a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) with the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) of South Africa.

Our Aim:

• Showcase South Africa’s cosmetic, fragrance, toiletry and pharmaceutical industry internationally
• Promote SME/BEE cosmetic exporters’ brands & South Africa’s manufacturing facilities
• Grow the number cosmetic exporters
• Increase export revenue in line with the Department of Trade and Industry targets;
• Ensure all cosmetic products manufactured, distributed and exported comply with the SA Self-Regulatory Standards and Codes of Practice as set out in the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CTFA) Cosmetic Compendium;
• Set CECOSA up as the voice on all matters regarding exports
• Acquire and disseminate updated an accurate information where possible relating to:
• Customs and Excise rate and tariffs
• Understanding of trade agreements, tariffs and non –tariff