Other Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Trade Associations

Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD)

U.S. trade association for chemical distributors and their supply-chain partners (formerly NACD). ACD advances safety, security, and performance through its Responsible Distribution program and federal/state advocacy.

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

American Cleaning Institute (ACI)

Represents manufacturers of household, industrial, and institutional cleaning products, their ingredients, packaging, and chemical distributors; provides science, regulatory expertise, and convening for the U.S. cleaning products industry.

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

American Coatings Association (ACA)

Nonprofit trade association representing the U.S. paint and coatings value chain; advocates on legislative and regulatory issues and provides technical forums and market programs.

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

American Chemistry Council (ACC)

Represents more than 190 companies engaged in the business of chemistry; leads advocacy and stewardship (including mandatory Responsible Care) across the chemical sector.

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

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)

Leading U.S. trade association for fuel and petrochemical manufacturers and midstream operators; provides policy advocacy, technical collaboration, and industry events.

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

Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC)

North American voice of the adhesive and sealant value chain (manufacturers, suppliers, distributors); provides technical education, market knowledge, and advocacy.

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

Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)

The premier biotechnology advocacy organization representing companies, academic institutions, and state associations worldwide; organizes the BIO International Convention and advances policy for health, ag, and industrial biotech.

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

Center for Biocide Chemistries (within ACC)

An ACC industry group for antimicrobial/biocidal chemistry companies; facilitates engagement with regulators and coordinates science-based advocacy across disinfectants, preservatives, water treatment, antifoulants, wood preservatives, and public-health biocides.

https://www.americanchemistry.com/industry-groups/center-for-biocide-chemistries-cbc/about-us Membership: 54

Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA)

National trade association for self-care, representing manufacturers and marketers of OTC medicines, dietary supplements, and consumer medical devices; provides regulatory, scientific, and policy leadership.

https://www.chpa.org/ Membership: 190

Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)

Leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry; represents manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and service providers with science- and ethics-focused advocacy.

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

European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA)

Represents Europe’s innovative biopharmaceutical industry via direct membership of national associations and research-based companies; the EU-level voice on R&D, access, and regulatory policy.

https://www.efpia.eu/ Membership: 77

Fragrance Creators Association (FCA)

North American trade association for the fragrance sector, representing companies that create, supply, and use fragrances and ingredients; advances responsible stewardship and policy, and operates the Fragrance Conservatory.

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

International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA)

Global trade association in official relations with the United Nations representing the innovative biopharmaceutical industry; convenes companies and national associations to advance global health policy and ethics standards.

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

International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council of the Americas (IPEC-Americas)

U.S. trade association for pharmaceutical excipients, bringing together producers, distributors, and finished-dose manufacturers to advance quality, harmonization, education, and regulatory science.

https://ipecamericas.org/ Membership: 88

International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)

Global, not‑for‑profit association for pharmaceutical manufacturing and engineering professionals; develops widely used technical guidance (e.g., GAMP) and convenes regulators and industry.

https://www.ispe.org/ Membership: 22,000

Parenteral Drug Association (PDA)

Leading global provider of technical and regulatory education and consensus guidance in parenteral science and sterile drug manufacturing; connects industry and regulators through conferences, training, and technical reports.

https://www.pda.org/ Membership: 10,500

Personal Care Products Council (PCPC)

The voice and advocate for the U.S. cosmetics and personal care sector; its member companies (manufacturers and suppliers) represent the vast majority of the U.S. beauty market.

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

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)

U.S. trade association of research-based biopharmaceutical companies; advances policies supporting innovation and patient access through federal and state advocacy.

https://www.phrma.org/ Membership: 31

Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE)

National trade association for specialty pesticides and fertilizers used beyond agriculture (turf, ornamentals, vector control, vegetation management); coordinates advocacy and stewardship across the value chain.

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

Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA)

Trade association for North American specialty, fine, and batch chemical manufacturers and affiliates; provides advocacy, EHS programs, commercial networking, and industry benchmarking.

https://www.socma.org/ Membership: 150