Helping soap and cosmetic handcrafters navigate the rules and regs.
News and happenings in the soap and cosmetic industry, and information that could affect soap and cosmetic handcrafters.
Three professionals respond to HBOMax docuseries “Not So Pretty” in an article by Allure Magazine.
Avon recently published “The Power of Ageing” takes a deep dive into how women feel about aging post-pandemic. The results are intriguing.
The FDA just sent warning letters to three companies that introducing unapproved new drugs into interstate commerce. What’s interesting is that one of them is Amazon.com
The FDA has cited Young Living again over the intended use of their products. See what you can learn from their mistakes.
An interesting tidbit from the world of big cosmetic companies. …Cosmetic company Revlon filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month.
Wondering why you can’t say more about what your product will DO? Let’s take a look at what the FDA has to deal with. Viagra in honey? Yep.
The laws for cosmetic manufacturers in Florida have been updated and now include a small business exemption!
Ever wondered what the cosmetic regulations are in a country outside the US, Canada and the EU? Let’s take a look at Turkey.
As part of a course I’m doing, I asked about 40 random people, “Do you think cosmetics are safer now than they were 25 years ago?” YIKES was I surprised by the answers!
Did you know the Better Business Bureau has National Programs? Of particular note are the Advertising Initiatives, which provide a forum for “promoting truthful, transparent, responsible advertising through self-regulation, monitoring, and enforcement.”
I’ve talked in the past about the dangers and pitfalls of making medical claims for soap and cosmetic products. Over and over, handcrafters have asked me: “What’s the worst that could happen?”
I will be at the Nova Studio on Sunday, October 14th 2012 giving two classes; one on Soap and Cosmetic Labeling, and the other on Good Manufacturing Practices. You can see the details for the Soap and Cosmetic Labeling class here. We’ll be covering all of the basics of labeling. The class will be hands-on, […]