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Cup Cake Bath Bombs! Icing Anyone?
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Hello Everyone! As I was continuing my never ending quest to find great bath and body recipes, I came across one for a Cup cake Bath Bomb and I thought to my self ( How cool!!!!). So as I was…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Goodman Jul 20, 2010.
Looking For Soap and Cosmetic Making Classes
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Hey Everyone!!! I have a questions, Does anyone know of any Classes offered in the Charlotte, NC or surrounding area? Im doing well learning on my own, but I would like to take a class to get a…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by D. Robinson Jun 19, 2010.
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Dionne Carter replied to the discussion 'Labeling Ingredients Question!' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais
D. Robinson replied to the discussion 'Labeling Ingredients Question!' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais"Wow! Didn't this turn int something interesting! I would like to thank you all again for answering this question. I have learned a lot and will do ((even if I don't kind of like it) what is written in the law."
Susan Sawhill Apito replied to the discussion 'Labeling Ingredients Question!' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais"And customers are even more uneasy doing business with a company who tries to hide behind being anonymous! Customers must be able to send the police or other officials to the address of a business if a circumstance happens and they are injured by a…"
IBN Member Allison Kontur replied to the discussion 'Labeling Ingredients Question!' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais""§ 701.12 Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
(a) The label of a cosmetic in package form shall specify conspicuously the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
(b) The…"
Kathy Green replied to the discussion 'Labeling Ingredients Question!' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais"Could you please clarify your understanding of Yellow Pages? These days, the Yellow Pages are online as well as in paper copy. Just look at the "Dex Knows" commercials, to see that you can find someone multiple ways. I have a Yellow…"
IBN Member Allison Kontur replied to the discussion 'Labeling Ingredients Question!' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais"Agreed. The only way to be absolutely sure your label is correct is to go to the source! The FDA website is a fantastic resource and several books have been written on the topic which break the law down into easy to comprehend language."
IBN Member Allison Kontur replied to the discussion 'Labeling Ingredients Question!' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais"It doesn't matter how you are doing business, the law is clear. You must list a street address unless your business is listed in the yellow pages with a full address.
The FDA regulations are clearly stated on the FDA website here:…"
Victoria Barrett replied to the discussion 'Labeling Ingredients Question!' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais"I am with you Dia, I am very uneasy with having my home address on anything and my personal information to me is of utmost security. I wonder if listing a website would suffice if you are primarily doing business by way of the internet."
Susan Sawhill Apito replied to the discussion 'Labeling Ingredients Question!' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais"Just because other people use a PO Box doesn't make it legal. The FDA website clearly states that a street address is required unless you are listed in the yellow pages with a full street address.<<br />
Well said! I had a woman make…"
IBN Member Allison Kontur replied to the discussion 'Labeling Ingredients Question!' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais"Just because other people use a PO Box doesn't make it legal. The FDA website clearly states that a street address is required unless you are listed in the yellow pages with a full street address."
D. Robinson replied to the discussion 'Labeling Ingredients Question!' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais"I would like to thank everyone for there reply and the website suggestions. My products have been tried and tested by my loving family and friends and so far so good nothing has happend. The only reason I suggested a PO Box is because I am…"
Leiann Klein replied to the discussion 'Labeling Ingredients Question!' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais"I have seen P.O box addresses on labels many times. Sometimes to make it easier I get the names of the ingredients from the supplier I purchased them from (generally just from the website), but you want people to feel confident about your product so…"
Susan Sawhill Apito replied to the discussion 'Labeling Ingredients Question!' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais"And don't forget, "Cosmetic firms are responsible for substantiating the safety of their products and ingredients before marketing. Failure to adequately substantiate the safety of a cosmetic product or its ingredients prior to marketing…"
IBN Member Allison Kontur replied to the discussion 'Labeling Ingredients Question!' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais"Dia,
For INCI information (the naming system required to be used for your labels), you can use this free resource: http://www.specialchem4cosmetics.com/services/inci/index.aspx
For Label Requirements, see the FDA website:…"
IBN Member Gretchen Moritz replied to the discussion 'Labeling Ingridients Question!' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais"You use INCI names for each ingredient. You can also include the common name after the INCI name. The company you bought your ingredients from should have the INCI listed in the discription of the ingredient. It also should be on the MSDS sheet for…"
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