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Sage
True Blue Farmgirl
207 Posts
Pam
Worland
Wyoming
USA
207 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 05 2008 : 08:39:58 AM
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If you make hand lotions, creams, and sugar scrubs for sale, are there government regulations you have to follow? I know you have to collect sales tax if the sales are over a certain amount but what about regulations for the ingredients? Thanks for any information you can share. Sage :)
Farmgirl sister #140
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2008 : 09:02:39 AM
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| Hi Sage! Yes, you will be under the jurisdiction of the FDA. There's tons of information online - manuafacturing practices, labelling rules, etc. I have always found it easiest to get on the phone and start calling if you have any questions...they can direct you to the information you need to know. |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2008 : 09:03:40 AM
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| PS not to "toot my own horn" so to speak, but if you can find the last issue of Herb Quarterly magazine I did write an article about starting your own herb business which has some useful info and links if you are jsut starting out. :) |
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Sage
True Blue Farmgirl
207 Posts
Pam
Worland
Wyoming
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2008 : 10:36:44 AM
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Thanks, I really appreciate the information. I'd rather be informed and take the time to start out right than to try fix a problem later. Where would I find a copy of your magazine?
Farmgirl sister #140
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2008 : 12:45:23 PM
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Toot Toot away Maggie! Be sure to read Maggie's regular writing in Herb Quarterly - it is available at any bigger bookstore like Barnes and Noble or Borders or by subscription- hehehe while the tooting is going on, read my article in there also - The Glories of...Ground Ivy?
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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Sage
True Blue Farmgirl
207 Posts
Pam
Worland
Wyoming
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2008 : 4:20:04 PM
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Thanks, Maggie and Kathy, I'll be on the lookout for the articles. I'm glad to find people with the information I need.
Farmgirl sister #140
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2008 : 5:49:41 PM
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| Sage, did you figure out what you need? I know the bureaucracy can be atrocious sometimes.... |
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Sage
True Blue Farmgirl
207 Posts
Pam
Worland
Wyoming
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 4:30:50 PM
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Nope! I got waaaaay lost doing the search on the internet so never did pin point the information. The end of the month is very hectic at work with sending out statements and I haven't gotten back to finish the task. Thanks for asking. Sage :)
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 5:10:53 PM
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| It's a crazy thing. you'd think the information woudl be easy to find, but, nope. Silly government!!! |
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Sage
True Blue Farmgirl
207 Posts
Pam
Worland
Wyoming
USA
207 Posts |
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