Re: Product Labeling

[Guest guest]

>Here it is: If a cosmetic product label is too small to

>accomodate the ingredient list, is it acceptable practice to

>reference a website where the consumer can view the ingredients?

That is not acceptable. Everyone does not have access to the Internet.

Maurice

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Maurice O. Hevey

Convergent Cosmetics, Inc.

http://www.ConvergentCosmetics.com

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[Guest guest]

Hi,

I had a question about this also. I have seen the little hang tags on

decorative bottles, but did not know if they met the lawful specs. If I am

reading

this info from the FDA correctly, hang tags can be used, and are

interchangeable with labels affixed directly on bottles/jars?

Also, the smallest size font I have is 8 point. Is this 1/16 or 1/32? Or does

anyone know how to make smaller type? I would like to use faceted rollettes

for my perfumed oils, but getting a label on a non-smooth surface is

impossible! Any ideas?

In a message dated 8/1/04 11:43:11 PM Central Daylight Time,

pingle@... writes:

The ingredient declaration must be conspicuous so that it is likely to be

read at the time of purchase. It may appear on any information panel of the

package, i.e., the folding carton, box wrapping if the immediate container is so

packaged, and may also appear on a firmly affixed tag, tape or card. The letters

must not be less than 1/16 of an inch in height (21 CFR 701.3 (). If the

total package surface available to bear labeling is less than 12 square inches,

the letters must not be less than 1/32 of an inch in height (21 CFR 701.3(p)).

Off-package ingredient labeling is permitted if the cosmetic is held in

tightly compartmented trays or racks, it is not enclosed in a folding carton,

and

the package surface area is less than 12 square inches (21 CFR 701.3(i)).

[Guest guest]

Bill,

Bill asked:

.......... If a cosmetic product label is too small to

accomodate the ingredient list, is it acceptable practice to

reference a website where the consumer can view the ingredients?

Not that I'm aware of ......see below.

HTH,

Pam

The Cosmetic Labeling Manual is found at

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-lab1.html

DECLARATION OF INGREDIENTS

Cosmetics produced or distributed for retail sale to consumers for their

personal care are required to bear an ingredient declaration (21 CFR 701.3).

Cosmetics not customarily distributed for retail sale, e.g., hair preparations

or make-up products used by professionals on customers at their establishments

and skin cleansing or emollient creams used by persons at their places of work,

are exempt from this requirement provided these products are not also sold to

consumers at professional establishments or workplaces for their consumption at

home.

The ingredient declaration must be conspicuous so that it is likely to be read

at the time of purchase. It may appear on any information panel of the package,

i.e., the folding carton, box wrapping if the immediate container is so

packaged, and may also appear on a firmly affixed tag, tape or card. The letters

must not be less than 1/16 of an inch in height (21 CFR 701.3 (). If the total

package surface available to bear labeling is less than 12 square inches, the

letters must not be less than 1/32 of an inch in height (21 CFR 701.3(p)).

Off-package ingredient labeling is permitted if the cosmetic is held in tightly

compartmented trays or racks, it is not enclosed in a folding carton, and the

package surface area is less than 12 square inches (21 CFR 701.3(i)).

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[Guest guest]

wrote:

>. If I am reading this info from the FDA correctly, hang tags can be used,

and are interchangeable with labels affixed directly on bottles/jars?

Hi ,

Yes, depending on the surface area of the package. Just be certain the tag

is securely attached. Elastic string?

> Also, the smallest size font I have is 8 point. Is this 1/16 or 1/32?

Neither ..... 8 pt font size would have a height inches of 1/9 of an inch.

There are (almost) exactly 72 points (pt) to an inch. To convert pts to

inches, just divide the number of points by 72 (or reduce the fraction).

For example 8 pt/ 72 pt reduces to 1/9 or approx 0.111 inches.

12 pt would be 1/6 inch, or 0.167

10 pt would be 5/36 inch or 0.139

8 pt would be 1/9 of an inch, or 0.111

6 pt would be 1/12 of an inch, or 0.083

4 pt would be 1/16 of an inch, or 0.056

So, the smallest font that can be used, I suppose would be 4 pt.

What program are using to design your labels? With Avery Design Pro, you

can enter a smaller size than 8 directly, rather than using the drop down

menu that only goes down to 8pt. I use 7 pt and sometimes 6 pt when pressed

for space.

>I would like to use faceted rollettes for my perfumed oils, but getting a

label on a non-smooth surface is impossible! Any ideas?

You could place the container in a clear cello bag, and attach the label to

the back of the bag. Or, print the label out on a business card, then punch

two small holes in the card, then secure the container to the card using a

twist tie (punch a couple of small holes in the card)

Something that works well for me with lip balm tubes, is to wrap it first

with a small sheet of gold foil (available at candy supplies stores or at

WalMart), then secure the label to the foil. Gives a very classy look. This

might work for you, but you wouldn't be able to see the pretty bottle!

HTH,

Pam