*special one-time session*
Soap & Cosmetic Labeling

We are so thrilled to have the author of *THE* book on soap and cosmetic labeling, Marie Gale, here at The Nova Studio doing a class on labeling. This session will be useful to anyone considering selling their products (or already selling and you have some questions about whether or not your labels are correct).

This 2.5-hour class will cover the following:

• What nearly ALL products require on the label, no matter what they are (cosmetic, soap, household, etc.)
• Determining if your product is a cosmetic, soap, drug, "consumer commodity" or something else
• The different options for labeling soap (do you have to use the INCI names?)
• How to determine the right size and placement for the required information
• Ingredient listings (there actually are some options/choices you'll have to make)
• Regulated statements (can you say: "Made in the USA", "recyclable", "organic"?)
• Labeling products with organic ingredients

What To Bring: This presentation will contain a lot of examples, but attendees are welcome to bring 1 or 2 of their products with labels for an in-session review. Those who bring products & labels for review must realize that they entire class will review the product (in case anyone is shy). Marie may not be able to get to all the items submitted (dependent upon time). Also bring your copy of Marie's second edition book if you own it already (see requirement directly below).

Requirement: All attendees must have a copy of Marie's book (Soap and Cosmetic Labeling: Second Edition) with them at the presentation. If you already have one, please bring it with you. Those who don't have a copy with them will need to purchase one at The Nova Studio ($25 cash or check).

Don't forget to ask Marie to sign your copy of her book!

ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Marie Gale is the author of "Soap and Cosmetic Labeling: How to Follow the Rules and Regs Explained in Plain English", owner of Chandler's Soaps and ForSoapmakers.com and President of the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild (2004-2009). With her years of experience she has a real understanding of the handcrafted soap industry, and those within it who are striving to create, improve and expand their handcrafted businesses and product lines. She lives on her family ranch in Southwestern Oregon, with the man in her life, 3 horses, 2 dogs, 2 cats, a number of chickens and ducks and a goat and has the great fortune to be able to stay connected to and interact with the world via wireless high-speed internet and phone.