At CECOSA we believe that South Africa’s beauty is more than skin deep.
It’s in the richness of our land – our botanicals, oils and minerals – each carrying centuries of wisdom.
It’s in the craftsmanship of our people, blending science, culture and creativity into products that tell a uniquely South African story…
But stories this special deserve a bigger stage.
The Cosmetic Export Council of South Africa (CECOSA) is a Section 21, non-profit Export Council and Business Support Organisation. We operate in partnership with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic).
We are a bridge between South African excellence and global opportunity: representing the cosmetic, personal care, toiletry, fragrance and natural ingredients sectors on the world stage.
At CECOSA, we work alongside the dtic, South African embassies and economic offices worldwide to open markets, grow export-ready businesses and position South African products as world-class, competitive and desirable.
The global cosmetics and natural ingredients market is worth billions. For us as CECOSA, this market isn’t just about revenue…
By taking export-ready products to the world, CECOSA helps to create jobs, build skills and strengthen our economy. We help share our country’s story of the innovation and creativity happening right here at the tip of Africa.
When a South African product lands on a shelf in New York, Dubai, London or Shanghai, it carries with it a piece of our identity: proof that we are capable, competitive and have so much worth sharing.
At CECOSA, we understand that going global requires more than ambition.
It requires the right knowledge, connections and resources.
Become a member…
Membership with CECOSA means more than belonging…
it means belonging to a movement.
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