Overview
The Colour Index works with various organisations to ensure that content is accurate and throguh this relationship we work with organisaitons around the world to keep the Colour Index up to date.
This provides the Colour Index with a global network of experts on which to call to keep this publication at the front of the coloration industry.
Details of a number of the organisaitons we work with closely are given opposite
CPMA
Color Pigment Manufacturers Association, Inc. (“CPMA”)
Member Companies
CPMA members are located throughout the world, with sales and manufacturing in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Each CPMA member sells a specific list of color pigments which may not include all of the pigments represented in the Colour Index by the designation for CPMA. For further information on any specific pigment with the designation for CPMA, please click on the below links which will take you to the CPMA website.
https://www.pigments.org/membership/meet-our-members/ and www.pigments.org for more information
ETAD
The Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers (ETAD)
Was founded in 1974 to represent the interests of these industries on matters relating to health and the environment.
ETAD is an international organization and our member companies have operations around the world. ETAD seeks to base its positions on sound science. We coordinate the efforts of our members to minimize any possible adverse impact of organic colorants on health and the environment. Member companies are obliged to adhere to the ETAD Code of Ethics, which is based on the principles of responsible care. They must also comply with all national and international chemical regulations.
CDIA
Introduction of China Dyestuff Industry Association
China Dyestuff Industry Association (CDIA) is an organization approved and registered by Ministry of Civil Affairs. It is composed of enterprises and public institutions engaged in producing and researching dyestuff, organic pigments, dyeing and printing auxiliaries, intermediates and master batches. Approved in 1984 and established in 1985, CDIA secretariat locates in Beijing, with three branches including Master Batches Speciality Committee, Organic Pigments Speciality Committee and Textile Printing Auxiliaries Speciality Committee located in Beijing, Jiangsu Province and Shanghai respectively. CDIA has over 220 members up to date.
Purpose
Unite all members, abide by the constitution, laws, regulations and state policies, observe social ethics, implement the national policies for developing dyestuff industry, safeguard member’s legitimate rights, serve members wholeheartedly, act as a bridge and bond between members and governments, members and markets and promote the sound development of dyestuff industry continuously.
Task
Be involved in researching and formulating plan, policies, regulations and technical standards for industry development; Coordinate internal relations and vindicate fair competition; Collect and analyze the production and operation situation of the industry and provide information service; Develop technical consultation and professional training and improve industry personnel quality; Organize technical exchanges and exhibitions abroad and at home；Safeguard member’s legitimate rights; Publish official journal and maintain official website.
Contact
Add: Room 1404，Baojing Plaza, Andingmen Street No.189, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100011.
Tel: 010-64400105-601~608, 010-64400106, Fax:010-64400107
Email: ranliaoxiehui@163.com
Biological Stains Commission
The objectives of the Biological Stain Commission are:
- To ensure the quality of dyes through independent testing according to appropriately rigorous chemical and performance criteria.
- To promote cooperation and dialogue among manufacturers, vendors and users of dyes for histochemical applications.
- To educate users of biological stains about sources of reliable dyes and how they might best be used.
- To publish information concerning new or improved uses for biological staining with dyes and related histochemical techniques.
These objectives are met by:
- Analysis in the Commission's laboratory of dye content and composition of samples supplied voluntarily by dye manufacturers or vendors.
- Testing performance of dye samples in rigorous standardized procedures known to be discerning tests of the staining quality of the dye
- Issuance of certification labels to be attached to the containers used by companies marketing accepted dyes to assure consumers that these dyes have met the performance criteria of the Biological Stain Commission.
- Conducting and supporting research on dyes used for biological staining and in histochemical techniques
- Publishing books concerning biological dyes and histochemical techniques, and publishing Biotechnic & Histochemistry, a bimonthly journal of microtechnique and histochemistry
- Correspondence and annual meetings, maintaining active dialogue among scientists, manufacturers and vendors concerned with biological stains.
Terminology of staining. Online glossary.
In December 2018 the Biological Stain Commission published an online glossary of words, names and short phrases relating to staining and histotechnique, including fixation, tissue processing and, of course, staining – with dyes, histochemical methods and immunohistochemistry. Notable features are explanations of physical, chemical and immunological terms used in explanations of what the different kinds of fixation, processing and staining do to cells and tissues. There are abundant cross-links between entries, for speedy navigation within the glossary.
The BSC trustees have collaborated with the SDC to make relavent terms available as notes on the specific Colour Index™ Generic Names.
