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This easy to read book is for every business that wants to get labeling right and comply with federal regulations. There are main 5 sections:
Labeling Requirements
Visual Guide to Labeling (45 products)
Frequently Asked Questions (over 200 Q&A)
Good Manufacturing Practices
Exact Text of 3 Main Laws for Cosmetics More details
This easy to read book is for every business that wants to get labeling right and comply with federal regulations. There are main 5 sections:
Labeling Requirements
Visual Guide to Labeling (45 products)
Frequently Asked Questions (over 200 Q&A)
Good Manufacturing Practices
Exact Text of 3 Main Laws for Cosmetics
Book sections include: Laws Regulating Cosmetics, Legal Definition of Terms, Principle Display Panels, Required Label Information, Cosmetic Warning Statements, Cosmetic Ingredient Labeling, Trade Secret Ingredients, Color Additives, Incidental Ingredients, Direct Mail Cosmetics, Off-Package Labeling, Common Mistakes and over 80 pictorial guides featuring 43 different products categories. Includes over 200 pages on soap and cosmetic regulatory frequently asked questions.
Publisher: Burning River Books
Series: Handmade Learning Series
Details: 528 pages
Size:
ISBN: 978-0-692-12509-0 (Paperback)
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COMMENTS: I bought this book second-hand on eBay and it was in great condition. The book explains how product labels and information should be displayed. It has been helpful for my beard oil packaging labels and has given me ideas for adding more products to my company. I recommend this book to anyone starting a product business. What I don't like is that the pages aren't colorful and they should be with pictures.
PRODUCT USED IN: Face Care, Massage Oils
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• I love that the book is small. • Lots of infor about the label designs. • The book price is good.
• Pages are not coloful. • It should be a hard cover book. • More details
Juliet • Texas
Date Submitted: 12/15/2020
I Recommend This Product!
"Great book"
COMMENTS: Good information for labeling of products
PRODUCT USED IN: Body Sprays & Perfume, Lotions, Creams & Butters, Massage Oils, Room & Linen Sprays, Candles - Soy
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• information • directions • simple grammar
• nothing
Keamesha • Alabama
Date Submitted: 03/09/2020
I Recommend This Product!
"Much Needed!"
COMMENTS: I'm so happy that I purchased this book. It will help me to make sure all of my products are labeled correctly. Thanks again for such a great book. The visuals help so much.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Body Sprays & Perfume, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Lip Care, Lotions, Creams & Butters, Room & Linen Sprays
Jade • Texas
Date Submitted: 07/02/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"perfect guidebook for labeling "
COMMENTS: I use this constantly - best book i ever bought
PRODUCT USED IN: Candles - Paraffin, Candles - Soy
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• we love everything
• nothing
christina • Georgia
Date Submitted: 03/18/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"Awesome "
COMMENTS: Finally got around to reading this book throughly and I am so excited. I have learned so much and my labels are now fully compliant. Thank you so much!!
COMMENTS: I love this book....Highly recommend it for anyone who may be thinking about selling to the public. It has great detail, in simple to understand language.
COMMENTS: We are in the process of starting up our own little soap business and we needed to have the regulations of all the different products 'spelled out' and easy to understand. This book does just that! Thank you!
COMMENTS: I had to laugh as I pulled the book out of the box! The title is "Simple Labeling..."
At first sight, the title seems to be the antithesis of the sheer size of the book. My first reaction was, "WOW! It's a 524-page thick book! If this is 'simple,' I would hate to see the volume entitled, "Complex Labeling..."
In reality, the book is very comprehensive, well laid out, and very easy to understand and implement. It not only examines labeling requirements for personal care products, but gives a visual example of a label for nearly every product you can imagine. If that's not enough, there's a Q&A section, what you can and can't put on products or website, regulatory issues, and a plethora of resources (too numerous to list).
This book should be considered "THE" authoritative source when it comes to labeling and complying with regulations.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Hair Care, Lip Care, Lotions, Creams & Butters, Pet Care
Rhonda • Ohio
Date Submitted: 12/23/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Worth EVERY Penny!! "
COMMENTS: I bought this book to read over the holiday break but dove right into it. This book is a must have. It is well written, easy to understand and covers any question on labeling you could possibly have. I can't recommend it enough for someone starting out in the business and even those with established businesses. Thank you Debbie May for this one!
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• Easy to understand • Covers eveything labeling • Pictures of labels
• Not a thing!
Emma • Georgia
Date Submitted: 09/21/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Simple labeling and regulations book"
COMMENTS: OUTSTANDING. Love this book especially the section with pictures of different product labels. Makes it really easy to stay compliant with regulations. Worth every penny of the purchase price.
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• Layout especially the photos • Saves time not having to research everyt
• Nothing
Agnes • New York
Date Submitted: 09/16/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"A must have book for soap and cosmetic makers!"
COMMENTS: This comprehensive book discusses current FDA regulations and translates them in an easy to read format. I have the "other" popular labeling book but this is so much more comprehensive and current (2018). I especially like the sample label images and color additives information. If you are deciding on a new book to add to your soap and cosmetic library, this is the one to get.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour
Trish • Texas
Date Submitted: 08/04/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Highly Recommend"
COMMENTS: I bought this book because I wanted to make sure I knew all the current labeling laws. This book is very informative and easy to understand. If you're a beginner or experienced, I highly recommend it, it's a great read.
PRODUCT USED IN: Bath Fizzies & Salts, Body Sprays & Perfume, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Lotions, Creams & Butters
Karina • California
Date Submitted: 07/27/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"This book is so specific making it very helpful."
COMMENTS: As a beginner there were lots of helpful dos and donts that I didn't even think of in a lot of different areas. Its specificness and amazingly organized table of contents helped me find exactly what I needed in very little time. The book answered all of of my questions, some I didn't even know I had, in depth. I highly recommend!
COMMENTS: Labeling is the least favorite part of my job but this book has made it so much easier. I have attended multiple workshops and used other reference materials for labeling but kept saying I still wanted a better cheat sheet, a chart or something that was easier for quick reference. This book is the answer! It has in depth detail in an easily referenced format. This comprehensive book covers everything a small business needs to know to be compliant with labeling regulations of specific products. Each are addressed individually to include warning statements and other varying information from product to product. Diagrams show placement and wording for required label components. I would still rather make product than labels, but this book has helped ease the pain.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Cold Process, Soap - CPOP, Soap - Hot Process, Soap - Shampoo Bars, Soap - Shave Shampoo, Liquid Soap & Washes, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Body Sprays & Perfume, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care, Hair Care, Lip Care, Lotions, Creams & Butters, Massage Oils, Room & Linen Sprays
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Diagrams • Individual product listing
Anna • Maine
Date Submitted: 07/25/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Simple Labeling & Regulations Book"
COMMENTS: Everyone who has a handmade business should have a copy of this book! Very helpful to have to make sure you are doing everthing the right way.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - CPOP, Soap - Hot Process, Soap - Shampoo Bars, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care, Hair Care, Lip Care, Lotions, Creams & Butters, Mineral Makeup
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THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• How thorough it is.
• Nothing
Tracy • Arizona
Date Submitted: 07/15/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Mystery Solved..."
COMMENTS: This book has demystified labeling for me. I really love the visual guide. It has cut my label designing time down a lot. This book is my go to book for all my labeling questions! Thank you! Thank you!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Cold Process, Soap - Shampoo Bars, Soap - Shave Shampoo, Liquid Soap & Washes, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Body Sprays & Perfume, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care, Hair Care, Lotion Bars & Sticks
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• The visual guide
Elaine • Ohio
Date Submitted: 06/23/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Worth the investment "
COMMENTS: For a newbie like myself this book is so helpful it’s worth the investment knowledge is power. Thank you for easy read and clear understanding .
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - Hot Process, Body Sprays & Perfume, Lotions, Creams & Butters, Massage Oils
Nicholee • New York
Date Submitted: 06/22/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Awesome"
COMMENTS: For a start up home based business, its imperative to have the right information. Hats off to Debbie for writing this book. All the answers I needed. Love the diagrams and all instructions. Supporting small business is very important. Buy local and keep the passion going. Thanks Debbie.
PRODUCT USED IN: Face Care, Lotion Bars & Sticks
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• Diagrams • Instructions
• Great book
Lora • Hawaii
Date Submitted: 06/20/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"A MUST HAVE!!!"
COMMENTS: Aloha from Hawaii: Last year at the Conference we were given Soap and Cosmetic Labeling 3rd Edition Updated 2015 by Marie Gale. This year we were given (totally unexpected) this book. I find Debbie's book goes more into great detail on every subject Label and Regulation related. Mahalo Debbie for your hard work on getting this book to print on time for the Conference.
Aloha,
Lori
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Joan • Mississippi
Date Submitted: 06/20/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Fabulous resource"
COMMENTS: You simply must have this book if you make hand crafted products. I especially like the visual section that shows you the placement and wording for the required components on labels for all of your products. Thank you Debbie for a great book.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - Hot Process, Soap - Shampoo Bars, Soap - Shave Shampoo, Liquid Soap & Washes, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Face Care, Hair Care, Lip Care, Lotion Bars & Sticks, Lotions, Creams & Butters, Pet Care, Room & Linen Sprays, Candles - Soy
THINGS I LIKE
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• Visual section • Comprehensive • Easy to read and understand
Nadine • Ohio
Date Submitted: 06/19/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"This is my go to book!!!"
COMMENTS: By far, the most comprehensive book I've found! Debbie has made labeling easy! Love the examples!!!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Shave Shampoo, Liquid Soap & Washes, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Face Care, Lotions, Creams & Butters
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• Examples • Easy to understand
• Not one thing!
Evelyn • Massachusetts
Date Submitted: 06/15/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"My "Go To" book for labeling"
COMMENTS: Correctly labeling products can be challenging. This book makes it easy with lots of illustrated examples. It should be in everyone's library!
COMMENTS: Thank you for providing the industry with such a comprehensive "go to" book. Since getting the book a week ago I have referenced it several times. It is very easy to read and use as a reference. It is reassuring to know that you have sighted the regulatory bodies in your book. This is great for seasoned business people as well as people new to the industry. That you!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Cold Process, Soap - Hot Process, Lip Care, Lotions, Creams & Butters
Elaine • North Carolina
Date Submitted: 06/14/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Excellent resource "
COMMENTS: This is my new go to labeling book. Very easy to understand and I love all of the pictures and examples for each product. Very thorough and has helped me tremendously.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Face Care
Stephanie M • Florida
Date Submitted: 06/14/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Ready to get started"
COMMENTS: One of the things that was holding me back in getting started was the proper labellling. With this book I now feel confident in what i am doing and ready to get started. Thank you for this great book.
• The sample label diagrams • The FDA wording • Q and A
Kathryn • North Carolina
Date Submitted: 06/14/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Debbie Makes It Easy!"
COMMENTS: I love this book so much because Debbie makes the difficult regulations so easy to understand. In the past, I have found trying to de-code the jargon at times, difficult. Debbie relates so well to the small hand crafter and understands the difficulties of trying to stay on top of the current regulations. This is a must-have book for any handcrafter that is serious about selling their products.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - Hot Process, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care, Lip Care, Lotions, Creams & Butters, Room & Linen Sprays
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• Easy to Understand-No added extra jargon • Great Format
• Perfect!
MK • Connecticut
Date Submitted: 06/13/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Simple Labeling & regulation"
COMMENTS: I am very much impressed with this book,it is an excellent book.It is very detailed and covers all important points in labeling . The pictures are great help to understand the requirements of labeling.
I worked in Pharmaceutical research and development, quality control, and quality assurance laboratories and we always had to follow FDA and Good Manufacturing practices (GMP) guidelines. I know how confusing is to follow these guidelines and it was the same for me for labeling until I read this book.
I got the book attending the conference for the first time for free last week , when I opened it on the first night at the conference, I could not put it down. I was planning to go to soap studio that evening, but I kept reading the book and missed going to Soap Studio.
I highly recommend this book.
COMMENTS: Labeling and regulations in our industry has always been a topic I have struggled with for so many years. Finally I have a book and resource that helps me "get it". Not only does Debbie May help to simplify what we all need to know and put into practice, she also offers clear photos of samples for each part of our industry-- from melt and pour to pet products. For me this has made all of the difference in the world! As with all of Debbie's instructions, she is able to make this do-able and gives us all the confidence to "make it happen"! Thank you Debbie for this amazing book and for all that you do for all of us in the industry.
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trent • Louisiana
Date Submitted: 06/13/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"It’s a must have"
COMMENTS: Love Love this book! There no more worrying if your labeling is right. Plus I love how there an example for each product In that part of the book!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Cold Process, Soap - Hot Process, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Lip Care, Lotions, Creams & Butters
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• Easy to understand • Examples
Audrey • Texas
Date Submitted: 06/13/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Incredible Resource!"
COMMENTS: This book is a game changer for anyone making their own labels or wanting to review their labels for compliance. It takes you through a number of definitions to give you basic comprehension and then the book starts going through every kind of product in our industry and what is required to be on the product labeling. It goes over font sizes, location, what is allowed in the ingredients and what isn't, warning statements and more. But I think the most amazing part is that she has examples of the majority of products and points out on the package and the demonstrated label where everything goes. It doesn't get any easier or clearer than this! It's a must have for everyone!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - Shampoo Bars, Soap - Shave Shampoo, Liquid Soap & Washes, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Body Sprays & Perfume, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care, Lip Care, Lotions, Creams & Butters, Room & Linen Sprays
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• Examples • Clarity • FAQs
Suzanne • Pennsylvania
Date Submitted: 06/13/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"A must have for sellers"
COMMENTS: This book is a must have for anyone selling their handmade products. The amount of information covered in this book is amazing. Contains a visual guide showing sample labels for specific products such as soap, lip balm, bath bombs, etc., which is great for visual learners.
COMMENTS: This book clarifies so much confusion and wrong information in Facebook groups. Saves so much time from having to weed through incorrect information.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Cold Process
Marci • Georgia
Date Submitted: 06/13/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Great Resource"
COMMENTS: Love being able to turn to the page of something I need to label.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour
Roger • Illinois
Date Submitted: 06/13/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"More encyclopedia than handbook "
COMMENTS: Definitely worth the price. It should be called encyclopedia instead of handbook. Amazing book.
COMMENTS: Great book for anyone looking to label products the right way. Answered so many of my regulation questions.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Cold Process, Soap - Hot Process, Face Care, Lotion Bars & Sticks, Lotions, Creams & Butters
Patricia • Alabama
Date Submitted: 06/13/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Excellent Book!"
COMMENTS: My new “go to” bible. Especially love the pictures on how to label different types of products. I didn’t expect the book to include so many questions and answers. I would highly recommend.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Cold Process, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care
Marilyn • California
Date Submitted: 06/13/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"This is a “Go to” reference book !"
COMMENTS: If you want to ensure your products meet the federal guidelines for required labeling then this reference is a must have.
Easy to read, succinct requirements necessary to ensure labeling is clear and product type identified. The books format makes it easy to identify the regulations of a specific product that you want to label. Awesome reference book.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Cold Process, Soap - CPOP, Soap - Hot Process, Soap - Shampoo Bars, Soap - Shave Shampoo, Liquid Soap & Washes, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Body Sprays & Perfume, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care, Hair Care, Lip Care, Lotion Bars & Sticks, Lotions, Creams & Butters, Massage Oils, Pet Care
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• For the Handmade Entrepreneur.
• Not a thing!
Venessa • Pennsylvania
Date Submitted: 06/13/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"What a Blessing!"
COMMENTS: The book is easy to read and the format made it easy to identify specific information for a particular product type. The photographs in this book are a tremendous help in assisting me with identifying errors on my product labels.
I will be using this book going forward for all my labels, in addition I will be recommending the book to other crafters.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Cold Process, Soap - Hot Process, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care, Lotions, Creams & Butters, Massage Oils, Room & Linen Sprays
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• The photographs made it easy to identify • wording placement.
• Would have loved to see the photographs
Terri • Georgia
Date Submitted: 06/13/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"This book is so helpful."
COMMENTS: I love this book, it’s so detailed. I love that there are examples, it will help me so much in my business.
PRODUCT USED IN: Lotions, Creams & Butters
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• Everything
• Nothing
Sandra Lee • North Carolina
Date Submitted: 06/13/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"This book covered EVERYTHING!"
COMMENTS: A truly comprehensive book that covered everything that a small business owner needs to know. Debbie has done the work and put it into a book that makes it easy to understand. She puts leagalese into laymen’s terms. This is my new Business Bible!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Cold Process, Soap - Hot Process, Soap - Shampoo Bars, Soap - Shave Shampoo, Liquid Soap & Washes, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Body Sprays & Perfume, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care, Hair Care, Lip Care, Lotion Bars & Sticks, Lotions, Creams & Butters, Massage Oils, Room & Linen Sprays
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• Not a thing
Carol • New Jersey
Date Submitted: 06/13/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"an excellent resource "
COMMENTS: An in depth guide to making product labels. I like that there were pictures for examples on how to label.
This book is a must have for any product maker.
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