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sustainable, perhaps by owning our own office. Also, increasing the membership base and offering further innovative and supportive programmes for members and to facilitate networking and sharing best practices with the other regions engaged in the same industry via ACA membership.
PC: What government bodies do you work with and what is the main reason they work with CCIP? MT: The key government organisation we partner is the Philippine FDA (formerly the Bureau of Food and Drug, BFAD). FDA was created under the Republic Act 9711, which was implemented in 2011. Our relationship with FDA/BFAD goes back to 2002 with the formation of the Joint BFAD-Cosmetic Industry Committee. Over the last few years we have worked closely with FDA in the implementation of the Asean Cosmetic Directive and the Philippines was one of the first countries to adopt the directive. As FDA is the government body that
regulates our industry, it makes sense for us to work closely with them in order for them to have feedback from the industry with regard to new regulations and initiatives they are planning and for us to be a conduit to the industry for FDA. In addition we work with the Intellectual
Property Office (the chamber supports the accession of the Philippines to the Madrid Protocol), Department of Trade (with regard to Free Trade Agreements and Export Promotion) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
PC: Do you run training programmes for your members, if so canyou tell us a bit about them? MT: There are several forums for training organised by CCIP. Perhaps the most regular opportunity is the general membership meetings that are held four times a year. At these events we invite motivational speakers, business leaders, government officers to speak on issues relevant to the industry. In addition, in 2005 CCIP was instrumental
in creating PCTACFI, Philippine Cosmetics Technical Assistance Center Foundation. The foundation was set up to develop competencies in the field of product, process and technologies to improve readiness and compliance with standards and quality conformance. With PCTACFI now handling technical training, CCIP launched last year what is known as the ‘CCIP Academy’ which will be devoted to educating members on leadership and management principles.
PC: What do you see as the major challenge as president for the next two years? MT: During a recent planning session the 2012 board identified two key themes for this year. Firstly, to increase the number of members and participation by members. Secondly, to extend the network of CCIP to ensure we are able to keep our members up to date with new opportunities and challenges that may affect our industry. Opportunities include the many Free Trade Agreements being negotiated by the Philippines and its trading partners, although this can also be a challenge! And the increased amount of regulatory compliance applied to our industry. This is particularly hard for SMEs. While the need to protect the public when using cosmetics is indeed necessary, it is important not to lose the spirit of entrepreneurship. We are also keen to work with the Bureau of Customs to help them in their fight against smuggling and grey market goods.
PC
Members of the newly elected CCIP committee are: Mike Turvill
Ramon Claridad Silliman Sy
Atty. Errol B Palaci
Carmecita D Abelardo Leah Lumaniog-Sy
President
EVP Internal Affairs EVP External Affairs Board Secretary Board Treasurer Legal Counsel
References 1 Philippines in Figures, NSO (National Statistics Office), 2011
info@cencus.gov.ph
2 Beauty & Personal Care in the Philippines, Euromonitor International. June 2011
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