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Category: Soap & Cosmetic Labeling
Blog posts that deal with soap and cosmetic labeling; addition information, questions asked and answered and updates as new information becomes known.
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Using Icons & Symbols
While symbols on your product can be good marketing, you need to make sure they are TRUE and you are AUTHORIZED to use them.
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Made in the USA – A good example
If you make the claim that your product is “Made in the USA” there are some very specific rules you must follow. This is a good example (albeit from a food product) that shows a “qualified claim.”
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Consumer reviews – what NOT to do
Not to long ago, the FTC finalized regulations that cover consumer reviews and testimonials. Here we have an example of what NOT to do.
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How to Build an Ingredient Declaration
FDA regulations require ingredient declaration on a cosmetic product. This post explains how you build that ingredient declaration from your master formulation.
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Labeling – Let’s Summarize
It’s back-to-school season! Let’s take a quick review of the label requirements.
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California Allergen Reporting
If you sell cosmetic products in California (or sell to California residents from an out-of-state online store) you may have some reporting requirements concerning fragrance allergens.
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MoCRA Fragrance Allergen Regulations
FDA has scheduled ther proposed rule for fragrance allergens for October 2024.
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FDA Issues Warnings To Skin Peel Companies
FDA has issued warning letters to four cosmetic companies, as well as Wal-Mart and Amazon, for skin peel products that are unapproved new drugs.
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Advertising Puffery
Who knew “puffery” was an legal advertising term!
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Canadian Cosmetic Regs Updated
The Canadian cosmetic regulations were update on April 12, 2024. The biggest change is listing of fragrance allergens. The new regs go into effect over the next 6 to 24 months.
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Symbols on Cosmetic Labels
Some symbols on cosmetic logos have specific (and legal) requirements. Before putting a symbol on your product, make sure you know what a symbol means (and that you’ve paid if required).
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Certified Color Additives
Certified color additives are colors additives that the FDA checks and certifies before they can be sold. In fact, they are the only products that the FDA lab tests and certifies before they caan be used or sold.