Free, in-depth guides to shipping regulations for candles, essential oils, cosmetics, soap, and more. Every guide is cited, kept current, and written in plain English.
CLP labels, GPSR, EN safety standards, REACH, UFI codes, and everything else you need to ship candles from the US to the EU.
Hazmat classification, IATA dangerous goods rules, flash point testing, carrier policies, and labeling requirements for essential oils.
FDA soap vs cosmetic vs drug distinction, EU Cosmetics Regulation, CCCR Canada, INCI labeling, MoCRA registration, and CPNP notification requirements.
Hazmat classification for alcohol-based fragrances, IATA dangerous goods (UN 1266), carrier restrictions, EU dual CLP/cosmetics labeling, and packaging requirements.
MoCRA compliance, EU Cosmetics Regulation (CPSR, CPNP, Responsible Person), Canada Health notification, ingredient restrictions, labeling comparison, and HS codes for cosmetics.
EU General Product Safety Regulation (2023/988) explained: Authorised Representative, traceability, marketplace obligations, and compliance checklist for non-EU sellers.
Complete guide to EU CLP labeling: GHS pictograms, H/P statements, signal words, UFI codes, language requirements, small packaging exemptions, and step-by-step label creation.
EU Unique Formula Identifier explained: who needs one, how to generate it, Poison Centre Notification, one-UFI-per-formulation rule, label placement, and common mistakes.
REACH Regulation explained for consumer product sellers: SVHC Candidate List, SCIP database, Annex XVII restrictions, Only Representative, and how REACH applies to candles, cosmetics, and soap.
Proposition 65 requirements for candles, cosmetics, and consumer goods: safe harbor warnings, 2025 short-form changes, NSRLs/MADLs, e-commerce compliance, and enforcement risks.
FDA Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act explained: facility registration, product listing, adverse event reporting, small business exemptions, GMP requirements, and fragrance allergen disclosure.
Extended Producer Responsibility packaging laws in Oregon, Colorado, California, Maine, Minnesota, and Maryland: registration deadlines, PRO requirements, fees, de minimis exemptions, and compliance for e-commerce sellers.
Practical step-by-step guide to creating EU CLP labels: get your SDS, classify your mixture, select pictograms, write H/P statements, generate a UFI, design the layout, and translate for your markets.
Hazmat shipping guide for US carriers: limited quantity exemptions, excepted quantities, carrier-specific rules for USPS/FedEx/UPS/DHL, required documentation, training requirements, and compliance checklist.
Tariff classification for beginners: HS code structure, lookup tools, General Rules of Interpretation, US HTS/EU TARIC/Canada codes, and HS codes for candles, soap, essential oils, perfume, and cosmetics.
GPSR Authorised Representative vs Cosmetics Regulation Responsible Person: who needs what, how to appoint, costs, label requirements, marketplace enforcement, and step-by-step guide.
Safety Data Sheet requirements explained: when you need an SDS, the 16-section GHS format, US OSHA vs EU REACH vs Canada WHMIS differences, who creates them, and SDS requirements for customs.
German VerpackG compliance: LUCID registration, dual system contracts, material declarations, volume reporting, penalties up to EUR 200,000, and Amazon.de enforcement.