Teach Soap

just wondering if anyone had any thoughts bc maybe if some people in Congress get their way this hobby & cottage industry could go the way of the dodo bird.

FDA to Crack Down on Home-based Soap Makers

http://healthimpactnews.com/2015/fda-to ... ap-makers/

here's the automated webpage to write your Congressman http://handmadecosmeticalliance.org/Con ... 1e14f18ba4

According to the summary table found on this website:

http://cosmeticsandthelaw.com/2015/04/2 ... f-enacted/

"Among other things, excludes domestic manufacturers with less than $100,000 in gross annual sales of cosmetic products."

I would think that would exclude the vast majority of home based businesses.

Anne-Marie has been watching this, there have been a few posts on the FB page about it. Here is what Anne-Marie has been saying regarding this bill;

"We are definitely tracking this issue. The bill is not out of committee and has a long ways to go before it might become law. Currently it has a $100,000 exemption level (for fees and paperwork) and I think it's important that higher small business exemptions be put into place. I've started a coalition to follow and act on this legislation. Under the Action section is a congressional letter template. I would love it if you could take the time to contact your legislator to let them know about your business and how this bill may affect you. That website is www.coalitionofhandmadeentrepreneurs.com Also, Indie Business Network and I and the Bramble Berry/COHE lobbyists had a briefing call that will be available to listen to later on the nuances in the bill. The IBN website (blog) will have that information as soon as it's available."

You can also sign up for the Coalition of Handcrafted Entrepreneurs for updates.

http://www.coalitionofhandcraftedentrepreneurs.com

I found Marie Gale's post on her blog helpful. http://blog.mariegale.com/personal-care ... #more-1804

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Irena
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From Soapbuddy's link:


"Govtrack.us, which monitors all pending legislation, gives the bill only a 3% chance of passing."

Many are drafted, few pass. It keeps politicians busy and out of our hair.