Recent content by AndyRoo

I did, but the response was that not being experts on legislation, they wouldn't want to advise. I've approached CTPA to see if they can advise anything. I can't find any information that suggests they fall under UK legislation; equally, I can't find anything that suggests they have aligned...

Anyhow... going back on topic: If anyone discovers whether or not the crown dependencies fall under the same regulations as the mainland UK, please do let me know. I asked someone from trading standards and he admitted he didn't know either. As I can't seem to find any specific legislation...

It has been an absolute ****-show for the last five years or so. I've actually questioned leaving the country. :/

I've sent her a message on YouTube. Brexit has a lot to answer for!! It's frustrating that the definition of 'UK' is not actually defined in the legislation... and I can't find any legislation that specifically pertains to the crown dependencies as distinct areas under cosmetic regulations.

I've asked on a couple of groups, hopefully someone can provide some insight. I absolutely curse Brexit.

I actually found some legislation for NI - they're essentially remaining aligned with the EU, so you're not able to sell there unless there is a responsible person present. I don't know about the channel islands or the Isle of Man though.

Hi all, I was hoping someone could help me regarding where in the UK I can sell my soaps once the CPSRs have been confirmed. I do not have a Responsible Person in the EU, so I know legally I cannot sell there, but where does the CPSR cover me for in terms of sales? I have assumed: Mainland UK...

Hi all, I make soaps using Indigo Root Power (oil infusion, strained) and Annatto seeds (oil infusion, strained); however, I have been hearing lots of stories lately of people having CPSRs rejected when people are using these as colourants. Does anybody know why this might be / what has...

Hi guys, Does anyone in the UK make soap from a purpose built out building like a shed or garage? If so, does this cause any problems with insurance (either home or business)? While I could set up a room in the house itself, a purpose built space is more practical for me. Thanks, Andy

The other oils are olive, castor, sweet almond, and coconut. So nothing fancy. I have noted that I do get quite a lot of ashing working this way, so I need to figure out how to work round that too.

Hi all, I recently decided I wanted to make some firmer bars, so I increased the amount of Shea in my recipe to 25% (up from 20). I get a firmer bar, but I am finding that it seems to trace pretty fast. I've tried soaping with a variety of temps from 30 - 40c, but that doesn't seem to make too...

Thank you.

Hi guys, When you buy CPSRs in the UK for each variant you are allowed the base recipe + 10% by weight of additional ingredients. Does anybody know if the 10% is based upon the total batch weight (oils+water+fragrance+lye), or just the weight of the oils? I'm trying to work out mathematically...

Oooh, no. I wouldn't want to exchange the OO for the same quantity of sunflower oil... it'd be a horrible, sticky mess in my experience! Maybe I'll just have to accept ivory is the best I can hope for. I've not heard of bleached shea or coconut before, just refined (which are pretty pale) or...

Hello all, How much TD do you guys use to get a brilliant white soap? I just used 15g to 0.6lbs batter and it was still a cream/ivory colour! I used OO (pale), Shea (refined), Cocoa (refined), Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, and Castor Oil. I would have thought based on what I read that I'd...