Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Trade Associations

Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC)

North American trade association representing the adhesive and sealant value chain; provides advocacy, training, networking, and market resources.

https://www.ascouncil.org/ Membership: 110

Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD)

U.S.-based trade association for companies that distribute, formulate, repackage, warehouse, transport, and handle chemicals, focused on education, standards (Responsible Distribution), advocacy, and networking. ACD states it partners with more than 400 chemical-distribution industry members.

https://www.acd-chem.com/ Membership: 400

American Chemistry Council (ACC)

U.S. trade association for the business of chemistry, representing manufacturers and allied companies; leads advocacy, Responsible Care, and technical initiatives. ACC says it represents more than 190 companies.

https://www.americanchemistry.com/ Membership: 190

American Cleaning Institute (ACI)

Home of the U.S. cleaning products industry, representing makers of household, industrial, and institutional cleaners, their ingredients and packaging, with science, advocacy, and market convenings.

https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/ Membership: 120

American Coatings Association (ACA)

U.S. paint and coatings industry trade association providing advocacy, market insights, and technical publications; its corporate member program anchors activities like the American Coatings Show and ACA In Action.

https://www.paint.org/ Membership: 242

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)

U.S. trade association for refiners, petrochemical manufacturers and midstream companies; provides policy advocacy, technical forums and industry data. AFPM notes more than 450 member companies.

https://www.afpm.org/ Membership: 450

Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)

Global and U.S. biotechnology trade association serving drug, agri-bio, and industrial biotech companies and partners; hosts BIO International Convention and policy committees. BIO cites roughly 1,000 member companies across membership categories.

https://www.bio.org/ Membership: 1,000

Chemical Industries Association (CIA – United Kingdom)

UK national trade association for chemical and pharmaceutical businesses, providing advocacy, policy expertise, and industry representation across the value chain.

https://www.cia.org.uk/ Membership: 140

Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA)

U.S. trade association for the personal healthcare sector, representing manufacturers and distributors of OTC medicines, dietary supplements, and consumer medical devices. Membership includes about 63 active and 124 associate members.

https://www.chpa.org/ Membership: 187

Cosmetics Europe – The Personal Care Association

European-level trade association for the cosmetics and personal care industry, comprising companies and national associations; works on EU policy, science, and market initiatives. Membership comprises 22 companies (16 active, 6 supporting), 28 national associations (plus 5 supporting), and 4 correspondent members.

https://cosmeticseurope.eu/ Membership: 59

European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic)

European chemical industry federation coordinating advocacy, product stewardship and sector groups; counts about 650 members and affiliates and represents some 28,000 chemical companies in Europe via national federations.

https://cefic.org/ Membership: 650

European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA)

Brussels-based federation representing innovative pharmaceutical companies operating in Europe; membership includes national associations and corporate members working on EU policy and access.

https://www.efpia.eu/ Membership: 92

Fragrance Creators Association (FCA)

U.S. trade association representing companies that create, manufacture and use fragrances across home, personal care, fine fragrance and related sectors; focuses on advocacy, science, and education. FCA reports more than 60 member companies.

https://www.fragrancecreators.org/ Membership: 60

International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA)

Global umbrella association of national and regional chemical industry associations, steward of Responsible Care and global policy coordination; members account for over 90% of global chemical sales.

https://icca-chem.org/ Membership: 12

International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA)

Global federation for innovative, research‑based biopharmaceutical companies and associations; represents the sector in official relations with the UN and other IGOs on global health policy.

https://www.ifpma.org/ Membership: 90

International Fragrance Association (IFRA)

Global representative body for the fragrance industry that develops IFRA Standards to ensure safe use of fragrances. Membership includes 7 Regular Members (multinationals), 22 National Associations representing 24 countries, and 12 Supporting Members.

https://ifrafragrance.org/ Membership: 41

International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council Federation (IPEC Federation)

Global organization of regional IPECs (Americas, Europe, Japan, China, India) advancing quality, safety and harmonization for pharmaceutical excipients across the supply chain.

https://ipec-federation.org/ Membership: 250

Personal Care Products Council (PCPC)

U.S. national trade association representing cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers; provides science, regulatory, and advocacy leadership. PCPC cites more than 600 member companies representing over 90% of the U.S. beauty market.

https://www.personalcarecouncil.org/ Membership: 600

Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA)

U.S.-based trade association for batch, custom and specialty chemical manufacturers; focuses on advocacy, safety (ChemStewards), and networking for specialty and fine chemicals.

https://www.socma.org/ Membership: 220

The Chlorine Institute (CI)

North American chlor-alkali industry trade association spanning producers, packagers, distributors, users and suppliers; focuses on safety practices, emergency response (CHLOREP), and technical guidance. CI says it has approximately 200 member companies.

https://www.chlorineinstitute.org/ Membership: 200