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62 May 2014 | beautystorebusiness.com News ICMAD PARTNERS WITH NSF INTERNATIONAL The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors and NSF International have partnered to provide ICMAD members with access to the recently launched NSF Cosmetics and Personal Care Program. "As NSF International enters its 70 th year and ICMAD celebrates its 40 th anniversary, our two organizations have agreed to cooperate to extend NSF's scientific and tech- nical expertise in testing, quality-management systems, regulatory compliance and training to ICMAD members," says Pam Busiek, ICMAD president and CEO. "These services will assist our members in achieving access to new expert markets in addition to keeping pace with consumer demands for safer cosmetics and personal-care products." Casey Coy, manager of the NSF Cosmetics and Personal Care Program, adds, "Both ICMAD and NSF strive to provide cosmetic and personal-care manufacturers the quality and safety tools they need to succeed. As consumers seek safer cosmetics and personal-care products—and retailers step up to meet this demand—NSF's science- based and comprehensive approach to product quality will be a great value to ICMAD members seeking to go beyond compliance." In addition to Good Manufacturing Practice auditing, NSF provides a path forward for companies seeking to substantiate label claims or produce safer, greener or organic cosmetics and personal-care products. The new program provides ICMAD members with auditing, training, product testing and certification services that enable them to demonstrate their commitment to quality and safety. To celebrate the new partnership, NSF is offering ICMAD members assistance with GMP compliance and discounts on GMP courses and training. Other services and support are also being made available to ICMAD members at discounted pricing. To learn more about the program, contact Coy, cosmetics@nsf.org, 734.904.2995. DENMAN INTERNATIONAL ACQUIRES THE BOBBY CO. Denman International has acquired the trading assets of The Bobby Co., taking over the worldwide sales, marketing and distribution. Denman has been The Bobby Co.'s distributor in the United Kingdom since 2005, managing Black Diamond Combs, Starflite Combs, Magicap and The Original VENT brush. For the U.S market, The Bobby Co. is now being handled by Denman in Medford, Massachusetts. For sales, orders and other inquiries, contact Victoria Fishman, 781.391.3433. Business will continue as usual and no significant changes are anticipated, say company officials. PHAMEXPO RETURNS TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PHAMExpo—which is a professional hair and makeup show open to beauty professionals and consumers that debuted last year—is returning to the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, June 28-29. For more information about the show, visit phamexpo.com. ■ N e w s 0 5 1 4 . i n d d 6 2 News 0514.indd 62 3 / 3 1 / 1 4 2 : 2 3 P M 3/31/14 2:23 PM