Associations and Organizations

ASI http://www.sheepusa.org American Sheep Industry is the national organization representing the interests of more than 69,000 sheep producers located throughout the United States.

AOCS http://www.aocs.org The American Oil Chemists' Society - Global forum to promote the exchange of ideas, information, and experience, to enhance personal excellence, and to provide high standards of quality among those with a professional interest in the science and technology of fats, oils, surfactants, and related materials.

CAS http://www.cas.org/index.html Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), a division of the American Chemical Society, is a team of scientists, creating and delivering the most complete and effective digital information environment for scientific research and discovery.

CETIOM http://www.cetiom.fr/index.php?customernumber=743288776608381&id=1973 Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des oleagineux metropolitains was established in 1957. It is the technical center for research and development of oilseed production procedures in France. The main crops involved are rapeseed, sunflower, soybeans and linseed.

CMAA http://www.cocoamerchants.com The Cocoa Merchants' Association of America purpose is to foster the trade and welfare of the Cocoa industry in the United States.

COLIPA http://www.colipa.com/site/index.cfm?SID=15588 Colipa is the European Trade Association representing the interests of the cosmetic, toiletry and perfumery industry.

ECA http://www.eurococoa.com/ The European Cocoa Association serves the general public in an ancillary capacity, providing general information on cocoa (history, usage, etc.).

ECB http://ecb.jrc.it/elincs/ The European Chemicals Bureau is the focal point for data and the assessment procedure on dangerous chemicals.

FCC http://www.cocoafederation.com Federation of Cocoa Commerce Ltd. is actively involved internationally with many initiatives to address issues of sustainability, quality standards, transport/warehousing, finance and socio-economic conditions which have an impact upon the cocoa trade and industry.

ICCO http://www.icco.org/about/about.aspx International Cocoa Organization is a global organization, composed of both cocoa producing and cocoa consuming countries with a membership.

IFSCC http://www.ifscc.org International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemist - Purpose to advance the knowledge of cosmetic science and to encouraging the dissemination of this knowledge through international meetings and publications.

JCIA http://www.jcia.org/link.html An organization which promotes the healthy development of the cosmetic manufacturing industry.

JCSA http://jcsa.ne.jp/en/activities.html The Japan Cosmetic Suppliers Association is Japan’s only trade organization for the sales, marketing and manufacturing of cosmetic ingredients from basic raw materials to various kinds of additives and specific materials.

KCA http://www.kcia.or.kr Korea Cosmetic Association works only with Korean manufacturing companies and only allows foreign cosmetic companies to join the association with associate member status.

OCA http://www.organicconsumers.org/ The Organic Consumers Association is an online and grassroots non-profit 501(c)3 public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics.

Persronal Care Product Council          (Formerly CTFA) http://www.personalcarecouncil.org/ The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association is now the Personal Care Products Council.Providing a complete range of services that support the personal care products industry’s needs and interests in the scientific, legal, regulatory, legislative, and international fields.

SCC http://www.scconline.org/index.shtml Society of Cosmetic Chemist - Dedicated to the advancement of cosmetic science, the Society strives to increase and disseminate scientific information through meetings and publications.

NSA http://www.sunflowernsa.com/about/ The National Sunflower Association is a non-profit commodity organization working on problems and opportunities for the improvement of all members.