Nederlandse Cosmetica Vereniging

The NCV is the association of manufacturers and importers of cosmetics (products for personal care). This includes not only products for daily care, such as deodorant, shampoo and toothpaste, but also products that can change appearance, like make-up and hair dyes. The NCV was founded in 1950. The NCV represents the common interests of Dutch cosmetic industry (it is the voice of the industry), both at national and international level and provides a variety of services for its members. Approximately 100 companies are member. They cover almost all sectors of cosmetics, such as mass and selective brands, professional hair care, and nail care. Members are manufacturers (full members), ingredient suppliers and suppliers of services (associate members). The NCV Board is composed entirely of representatives of member companies. The Board and members of NCV fulfil a crucial role in the work of the organisation. They determine the associations policy and play an important role in the prov...