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Council of
Fashion Designers of America |
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DESCRIPTION
: The council of Fashion Designers of America was formed in the year 1962. It is a non-profit trade organization that caters to 300 of America's top fashion and accessory designers. This association helps in raising the status of American fashion designers and the standard of their professional artisanship. CFDA also presents the annual fashion awards with the purpose of encouraging the new fashion designers in America. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
1412 Broadway Suite 2006 , New York 10018, USA |
+(1) 212 302 1821 |
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Fashion
Group International New York |
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DESCRIPTION
: The Fashion Group International was established formally in the year 1930 by 17 women from New York. It is a non-profit professional association comprising more than 5,000 expert professionals related to the fashion industry including the areas of fashion, apparel, accessories, beauty and home industries. The main mission of FGI is to be the prominent organization in the field of fashion and designing business and to build the careers of its members. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
8 West 40th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10018, USA |
+(1) 212 302 5511 |
+(1) 212 302 5533 |
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Fashion
Footwear Association of New York |
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DESCRIPTION
: Fashion Footwear Association of New York was set up in the year 1979, as a non-profit body serving the footwear manufacturers. Its mission is to serve the common business interests of over 300 fashion footwear manufacturers and 800 fashion footwear brands globally. FFANY also organizes trade shows and exhibitions related to the footwear industry. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
1414 Avenue of the Americas Suite 203, New York, NY 10019,
USA |
+ (1) 212 751 6422 |
+ (1) 212 751 6404 |
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American
Apparel and Footwear Association |
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DESCRIPTION
: American Apparel Footwear Association was established in August 2000 by merging two renowned trade associations, the American Apparel and Manufacturers Association and Footwear Industries of America. The AAFA has a very strong membership and is regarded as a National trade association devoted to companies involved in trading of apparel, footwear and sewn products. The goal of AAFA is to increase the production and profit making capacities of its members. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
1601 N. Kent Street, Suite 1200, Arlington, VA 22209, USA |
+ (1) 703 524 1864, +(1) 800 520 2262 |
+(1) 703 522 6741 |
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National
Fashion Accessories Association |
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DESCRIPTION
: This is a leading voluntary trade body dedicated to
North American handbag and fashion Accessory industry. It
also organizes several trade shows concerning handbags and
fashion accessories throughout the country. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
350 5th Ave. Suite 2030 New York, NY 10118, USA |
+ (1) 212 947 3424 |
+(1) 212 629 0361 |
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Fashion
Center |
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DESCRIPTION
: The Fashion Center Business Improvement District is a non-profit organization, set up in the year 1993 with the core mission of nourishing the New York City's apparel industry, thereby enhancing the quality of life and economic growth of Manhattan's garment district. This association is funded by 450 property owners and 5000 businessmen. The main aim of the association is to establish New York as the most fashionable city in the world. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
BID 249 West 39th Street NYC 10018, USA |
+ (1) 212 764 9600 |
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Professional
Association of Custom Clothiers |
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DESCRIPTION
: The Professional Association of Custom Clothiers was established in the year 1989. Presently the association has over 600 members. It is a non-profit independent organization that caters to the individuals who are engaged in custom clothing, designing, pattern makers, sewing professionals and related businesses. The PACC is voluntary association, governed by a Board of Directors, who meet annually for matters relating to budget approval etc. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
56 South 33rd Ave. 220, St. Cloud, MN 56301, USA |
+ (1) 320 240 2007 |
+ (1) 320 240 2011 |
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The
Fragrance Foundation |
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DESCRIPTION
: The Fragrance Foundation was formed in 1949 by six top industrialists to highlight the importance and pleasure derived from fragrances in the life of American people. This is the non-profit international organization, which furnishes information about the appreciation, use and sales of fragrance and perfume. Presently the members of the association are the manufacturers, suppliers, designers, retailers and advertisers related to the perfumery business. The foundation also maintains an exclusive print and video library dedicated to perfumes and fragrances. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
145 East 32 Street, New York, NY 10016-6002, USA |
+ (1) 212 725 2755 |
+ (1) 212 779 9058 |
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California
Fashion Association |
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DESCRIPTION
: The California Fashion Association (CFA) is a not-for-profit body, which has been set up with the motive of expanding the business opportunities for the rapid growth of California's apparel and textile sector. CFA also promotes research and development in the field of apparel technology and proper application of this technology. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
444 South Flower Street 34th Floor, Los Angeles California,
CA 90071, USA |
+ (1) 213 688 6288 |
+(1) 213 688 6290 |
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American
Down and Feather Council |
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DESCRIPTION
: The American Down and Feather Council is a part of the Home Fashion Products Association and comprises of the manufacturers of natural fill bedding products, as well as dealers, buyers, sellers and processors of feathers for use in home fashion products. The aim of the council is to monitor the labeling and the quality of all natural fill-bedding products manufactured and sold in America. |
+ (1) 212 297 2111 |
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Garment
Contractors Association of California |
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DESCRIPTION
: Set up in 1971 as a nonprofit association, the Garment Contractors Association of California caters to the garment contracting businesses and suppliers of Southern California. The objective of the association is to provide the best standards in workmanship and business practices for the development of local garment and sewn products manufacturing units. GCA helps in advocating and protecting the rights of its members. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
110 E. 9th Street Ste. A701, Los Angeles,California CA
90079, USA |
+(1) 213 629 4422 |
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Fashion
Business Incorporated |
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DESCRIPTION
: FBI endeavors the fashion industry by providing
resources , training and consulting services to ensure its
rapid growth and profitability. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
127 E 9th Street Suite 212. Los Angeles, California CA
90015, USA |
+ (1) 212 764 9600 |
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Organization
of Black Designers |
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DESCRIPTION
: OBD is a non-profit association formed to address the
requisite needs of African-American design professionals. It
has over 3500 design professionals expert in the field of
graphic design, interior design, fashion design and
industrial design. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
300 M Street, SW Suite N110, Washington, DC 20024-4019, USA |
+ (1) 202 659 3918 |
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International
Formalwear Association |
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DESCRIPTION
: The International Formalwear Association was set up in the year 1973 and since then this body has been contributing to the growth and development of the men's formalwear industry through a number of programs and activities. It is the leading professional alliance of specialists, suppliers, wholesalers and consultants. Its main aim is to encourage greater recognition, use and acceptance of men's formalwear. It has over 1,500 members. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
401 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 6061, USA |
+ (1) 312 321 5139 |
+ (1) 312 321 5150 |
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Color
Association of the United States |
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DESCRIPTION
: The Color Association of the United States was earlier known as the Textile Color Card Association formed in 1915, but was given this name at a board meeting held on December 1,1955. The main objective of this association is to forecast color trends in the fields of women's fashion, men's clothing, children's clothing, and interior design. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
315 West 39th Street, Studio 507 New York, NY 10018, USA |
+ (1) 212 947 7774 |
+ (1) 212 594 6987 |
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Costume
Society of America |
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DESCRIPTION
: The Costume Society of America was established on March 23, 1973 but was formally incorporated in the state of New York on September 12, 1973. CSA promotes the understanding of all types of dresses and appearances on a global level. The CSA also organizes seminars and symposiums to serve its members. The association is divided into six regional and one international group. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
Costume Society of America, 203 Towne Centre Drive,
Hillsborough, NJ 08844, USA |
+ (1) 908 359 1471 |
+ (1) 908 359 7619 |
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Surface
Design Association |
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DESCRIPTION
: Surface Design Association was in 1977 as a non-profit body and was incorporated in Minnesota. The vision behind forming this association was to teach, inspire and provide opportunities to people involved or interested in surface designing. Presently the SDA has 4,000 members including 600 international members. This body was formed with the main motive of increasing awareness, understanding, and appreciation of textiles in the art and design communities. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
P.O. Box 360, Sebastopol, California , CA 95473-0360, USA |
+ (1) 707 829 3110 |
+(1) 707 829 3285 |
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International
Colored Gemstone Association |
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DESCRIPTION
: International Colored Gemstone Association is a voluntary, non-profit body, which has a membership of over 500 gem professionals from 41 countries. The ICGA serves the interests of gemstone wholesalers, gem cutters and miners. The ICGA provides valuable information about gems and gemstones and also publishes journals and newsletters. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
19 West 21st Street, Suite 705, New York, N.Y. 10010-6805,
U.S.A. |
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Jewelers
Vigilance Committee |
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DESCRIPTION
: Jewelers Vigilance Committee came into existence in 1912, with the main aim of imparting education and self regulation to the jewelry industry. It is mandatory to comply with the laws related to the jewelry industry to become a member of this organization. The JVC provides free education to its members regarding the laws related to manufacturing, sale and advertising of all types of jewelry. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
25 West 45th Street, Suite 1406, New York, NY 10036, USA |
+ (1) 212 997 2002 |
+ (1) 212 997 9148 |
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American Gem
Trade Association |
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DESCRIPTION
: American Gem Trade Association was formed in 1981 and comprises of natural colored gemstone and Cultured Pearl industry professionals of the United States and Canada who are engaged in the promotion and advancement of natural colored gemstone trade. The association provides educational programs and organizes trade shows to achieve the objectives laid out by the AGTA. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
3030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 840, Dallas, Texas 75234, USA |
+ (1) 214 742 4367 |
+ (1) 214 742 7334 |
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International
Fashion Jewelry and Accessory Group |
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DESCRIPTION
: International Fashion Jewelry and Accessory Group is a professional non profit Association, comprising of manufacturers, importers and sales representatives in the fashion jewelry, accessories and gift industries. The purpose of the association is to sponsor fashion jewelry and accessories trade shows in different parts of the world for its members at lowest costs. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
1486 Stony Lane, North Kingstown, RI 02852, USA |
+ (1) 401 295 4564 |
+ (1) 401 295 4564 |
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Jewelers
Board of Trade |
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DESCRIPTION
: Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) was formed in 1884 with the key goal of compiling and disseminating reliable credit reports, credit collections and marketing services to the manufacturers and dealers of jewelry and related products. The board helps its members in taking decisions in credit related matters. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
95 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, P.O. Box 6928, Providence,
RI 02940, USA |
+ (1) 401 467 0055 |
+ (1) 401 467 1199 |
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American
Opal Society |
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DESCRIPTION
: The American Opal Society is non-profit body whose main objective is to foster interest and knowledge of opal gem. The members of the opal society are people who are involved in mining, collecting, cutting and fitting of opal gem in jewelry. The membership is also open to artisans, craftspeople, designers and educators of opal gem. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
P.O. Box 4875, Garden Grove, CA 92842-4875, USA |
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Caribbean
Gemological Institute |
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DESCRIPTION
: The Caribbean Gemological Institute is an independent professional society that evaluates and reports on the quality of gemstones and set jewelry. The CGI has an independent laboratory for testing the quality of gems and jewelry and its services are availed by the jewelers residing in the Caribbean, Mexico, Colombia and Brazil. The association gives certification to jewelers for which they have to pass an exam of re-certification. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
P.O. Box 101175, Cape Coral, Florida 33910, USA |
+ (1) 239 945 0021 |
+ (1) 239 945 0021 |
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Gem Artist
of North America |
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DESCRIPTION
: The Gem Artists of North America (GANA) is a leading professional organization dedicated to gem artists and professionals in the hard gemstone art industry. It was founded in 1995 in Tuscan, Arizona. The association helps to enhance the creativity, awareness and power to appreciate the gem art through knowledge, promotion and marketing. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
Howard Friedler, Fantasy Gems, P.O. Box 1493, Lake Oswego,
OR 97035, USA |
+ (1) 866 864 2040 (Toll free number) |
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Jewelers
Security Alliance |
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DESCRIPTION
: Jewelers Security Alliance is a non-profit trade body comprising of 21,000 members from all over the world. It has been providing crime information and assistance to the jewelry industry since 1883. It also provides crime reports, information about burglaries and security advice to its members so that they can feel secure. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
6 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017, USA |
+ (1) 800 537 0067 |
+ (1) 212 808 9168 |
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Women's
Jewelry Association |
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DESCRIPTION
: Women's Jewelry Association is an organization that provides a platform for woman executives in the jewelry industry to learn more about jewelry related businesses and each other. It also encourages women to achieve success in internationally in watch and jewelry business. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
WJA National Headquarters, 19 Mantua Road, Mount Royal, NJ
08061, USA |
+ (1) 856 423 3156 |
+ (1) 856 423 3420 |
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National
Association of Jewelry Appraisers |
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DESCRIPTION
: National Association of Jewelry Appraisers was formed in 1981. The soul aim of this body is to recognize, and make available, the services of highly qualified professional appraisers of gems and jewelry to those who want to become professional appraisers. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
P. O. Box 18 Rego Park, New York, NY 11374-0018, USA |
+ (1) 718 896 1536 |
+ (1) 718 997 9057 |
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Jewelers of
America |
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DESCRIPTION
: Jewelers of America is national association that is dedicated to retail jewelers. It provides support to all its members in improving their business skills and profitability. This association is working towards building professionalism and great standards in the jewelers since 1906. JA represents 11,000 jewelry outlets all over America. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
52 Vanderbilt Ave, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017, USA |
+ (1) 646 658 0246 |
+ (1) 646 658 0256 |
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Jewelry
Design Professionals' Network |
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DESCRIPTION
: Founded in 1998, JDPN aims at developing a
comprehensive awareness of the American Jewelry Design
Community throughout the country. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
12 East 41st Street, Suite 701, New York, NY 10017, USA |
+ (1) 631 254 3020 |
+ (1) 631 264 6107 |
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Jewelry
Information Center |
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DESCRIPTION
: Jewelry Information Center was set up in 1946 in New York as a non-profit trade body comprising of about 1000 manufacturers, designers, retailers and trade associations of jewelry and watches throughout the country. The JIC provides its members all the information about fine jewelry,tips about shopping and cleaning jewelry, jewelry history and latest trends in jewelry. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
52 Vanderbilt Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017, USA |
+ (1) 646 658 0240 |
+ (1) 646 658 0245 |
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American
Herbal Products Association |
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DESCRIPTION
: The American Herbal Products Association was founded in 1982. AHPA is a sole national trade association that is dedicated to natural herbs and herbal products industry and other health related products. The members of AHPA are the people involved in plantation, processing, manufacturing and marketing of natural herbal products. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
8484 Georgia Ave., Suite 370, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA |
+ (1) 301 588 1171 |
+ (1) 301 588 1174 |
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Cosmetics,
Toiletry and Fragrance Association |
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DESCRIPTION
: Cosmetics, Toiletry, Fragrance Association is a leading trade association for the personal care products industry, having more than 600 companies as its members.The CFTA provides many services including scientific, legal, regulatory and legislative services which supports the needs for the personal care products industry. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
1101, 17th Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, D.C.
20036-4702, USA |
+ (1) 202 331 1770 |
+ (1) 202 331 1969 |
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Natural
Products Association |
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DESCRIPTION
: Established in 1936, this body is one of USA's largest and oldest non-profit organization, comprising of more than 10,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products, as its members. The main motive of the association is to protect the rights of the consumers of the consumers of these products so that they get good quality natural products. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
1773 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA |
+ (1) 202 223 0101 |
+ (1) 202 223 0250 |
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Independent
Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors |
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DESCRIPTION
: Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors is a non-profit trade body dedicated to cosmetic entrepreneurs throughout the country. It provides programs and services for innovative companies involved in manufacturing cosmetic and personal care products. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
1220 W. Northwest Hwy Palatine, Illinois 60067, USA |
+ (1) 800 334 2623 |
+ (1) 847 991 8161 |
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Cosmetic
Ingredients Review |
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DESCRIPTION
: The Cosmetic Ingredients Review was set up in the year 1976, with the core aim of reviewing and assessing the quality of ingredients used in cosmetic products in an impartial manner, and publishes the results in a clear format. This association was established with the support of the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association under the aegis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
1101, 17th St. N. W. Suite 412, Washington D. C.
20036-4702, USA |
+ (1) 202 331 0651 |
+(1) 202 331 0088 |
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Professional
Beauty Association |
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DESCRIPTION
: Professional Beauty Association is a not-for-profit trade body representing the wide interests of the professional beauty industry ranging from manufacturers and distributors to salons and spas. The PBA provides education, business tools and advises to businessmen involved in the beauty industry. The mission of PBA is to improve and enhance the performance of professionals engaged in beauty industry. |
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CONTACT
ADDRESS :
15825 N. 71st Street, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, USA |
+ (1) 480 281 0424 |
+ (1) 480 905 0708 |
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Fashion Industry Trade Associations in USA
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