Carrying products other than soap.......

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Do many of you in business make & sell products in addition to your soaps???

I am talking specifically things like bath salts, dusting powders, body oils,

& lotions. If so - how are you getting around the " Cosmetics Regulations " if

you are making from scratch or do some of these items manage to not fall

under that catagory. I am currently waiting for info on this from the

Consumer Product Safety Commisision. Buuuut......

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act defines cosmetics as " articles other

than soap which are applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying,

promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance. "

FDA has classified cosmetics into 13 categories: skin care (creams, lotions,

powders, and sprays), fragrances, eye makeup, manicure products, makeup other

than eye (e.g., lipstick, foundation and blush), hair coloring preparations,

shampoos, permanent waves, and other hair products, deodorants, shaving

products, baby products (e.g., shampoos, lotions and powders), bath oils and

bubble baths

mouthwashes, tanning products

anyone?? I have made my own bath salts & dusting powders to match some of my

soap line and but now I don't think I can carry them......any comments on how

you guys are handling this??? thank you - I am always open to advise )