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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
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Georgann
Midlothian
VA
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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monica
oatman
az
USA
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 Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 5:00:51 PM
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Georgann, It figures that some government group has to have their hand in everything!!! Thank you for sharing with us! I can just imagine it now, telling the girl in the cell next to mine what I'm in for!!!!!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Posted - Sep 06 2008 : 8:37:23 PM
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I know when I first started making soap and reading the soap forums, I learned about all the labeling required for selling "cosmetic" items~lotions, creams etc. etc.
Most of the gals that were in the business of selling their B&B products also carried insurance. You could be sued if your product "harmed" a customer.
Wise to check into all the legal stuff when thinking about selling your handmades.
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9362 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 05:36:12 AM
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Thanks for posting Georgann. I guess for things that are sold on etsy like tea towels that already have a label it would not be necessary but it will put a crimp in for those of us who only have a few things listed. She mentioned a hang tag so I'm wondering about including something like that when you sell and send the item. Could everything be listed on there?
Denise
farmgirl sister #43
"Take a lesson from the teakettle, though up to its
neck in hot water...it sings!"
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9362 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 10:55:25 AM
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I posted to the person who wrote that and asked for the statute number. I have not been able to find any thing pertaining to the law on this while researching. Most of what I've come across is what others have written but no actual stated law on it. Anyone know where I might find more information?
Denise
farmgirl sister #43
"Take a lesson from the teakettle, though up to its
neck in hot water...it sings!"
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
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Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 6:54:48 PM
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Gosh, I don't know. I'll see if I can research it too. I have only put hang tags on my items and fortunately they have listed everything required. I have been toying with the idea of making my own printable cloth tags. I have the paper and the printer so why not?
Bonne, that is why I don't want to sell my cosmetics. I don't want to have to get insurance. We live in such a sue happy nation. I also put disclaimers on my capes and skirts that I make and sell, that I am not responsible for any tripping or flames from improper use and/or wear of the article of clothing. One just never knows about sue happy folks.
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://auntgeorge.etsy.com
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 7:43:33 PM
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Denise,
Here's a few links I came up with for the labeling..looks to me like the answer to your question may be here somewhere. These are government sites so it'll give you ALL of the details...woohoo...After reading the copyright laws, cosmetic laws, grade A dairy laws and requirements over the past years I took a break...omg, it's enough to make you wonder how anyone SMALL is in business!
I had wanted to open a grade A cheesmaking parlor to use my goat's milk to make artisan cheeses to sell to chefs and natural food markets. The laws are ALL written for the super huge big guys in the cow dairies...no way I could meet the $$$$ requirements to get going..
So the labeling issue is written the same I'm sure...for all the big guys in business doing the mass marketing. I'm betting though there are exceptions for certain clothing...
Let us know what you turn up. 
Clothes Captioning: Complying with the Care Labeling Rule
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/comeclean.shtm
Threading Your Way Through the Labeling Requirements Under the Textile and Wool Acts
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/thread.shtm
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~Crochet, Sewing, Life Collections & Recollections Blog
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com Vintage & Modern Fabric, Fiber & Yarn Blog
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 11 2008 : 3:09:00 PM
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| Oh thank you Georgiann for finding this and posting it. I had no idea either and glad I've not broken any laws yet....phew. I can see my hubby comin' to bail me out and the razzin' I'd take from my adult sons :( Mom, the felon....sigh...LOL |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9362 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9362 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2008 : 4:33:10 PM
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Thanks Stephanie for the information. I have been using the hang tags with the information on them.
but will see what I see from this information.
Denise
farmgirl sister #43
"Take a lesson from the teakettle, though up to its
neck in hot water...it sings!"
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
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Posted - Sep 12 2008 : 08:08:01 AM
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Stephanie, wouldn't it be a hoot if your cell mate was a tag remover (tis a federal crime to remove those tags on mattresses and pillows, remember?) You two could be real troublemakers for the rest of the inmates!
That was said tongue in cheek, but onto the subject - when I started making homemade stuff to sell I found namemaker.com online and bought some generic care labels (hand wash, drip dry, etc) and 100% wool (for my woolen items) on there fairly cheap. They sew into a seam with raw edges on one side. I also make hang tags with the materials used listed on them along with my cutesy stuff about the product. I had some custom "made by" labels done up too with my business name and the city and state that sew on. I found other sources for these types of labels but namemaker seemed to have the best pricing although some of their customized labels are a bit hokey looking for me.
Thanks for all of the links, gals. Seems there are rules to every game we play huh?
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Sep 13 2008 : 7:58:59 PM
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Hey Jami, omg...they'd throw me under the jail for all the labels I've cut off of pillows alone!! LOL
Heirloom Labels is another one that is reasonably price and they have a totally woven line of sew ins that are affordable..
Yes, it's not to expensive to come up with all you need to be within the laws...atleast the attempt has been made and that means alot, right? There are a few graphic designers online that are making custom cloth sew in and they are very reasonably price too..I've been thinking of trying them out.
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~Crochet, Sewing, Life Collections & Recollections Blog
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com Vintage & Modern Fabric, Fiber & Yarn Blog
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com ~~~~~Go Shopping at my Website Catalog!! |
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