Not sure if there's anyone on here who might know the answer to this ... (sorry - got a bit long!)
I am in the process of researching the possibility of adding melt & pour soap creations to my Etsy shop sometime in 2012. I am researching all of the Canadian logistics with regard to this as I absolutely want to make sure I'm operating legally and safely. I would be operating out of an incorporated company with liability insurance in place.
With regard to the Cosmetic Notification Form - the process seems straightforward to me except when it comes to the ingredient list. Since glycerin is now on the Canadian Hotlist, they require an exact percentage to be given. How does one find out the exact percentage of glycerin used in a M&P soap base? I did some looking online and it seems that the concern is with the use of diethylene glycol due to possible contamination. It seems that Health Canada is mostly concerned with the glycerin being DEG-free.
Have any Canadian sellers had to provide a DEG-free certificate? Do you have any insight for how the form would be filled out with regard to the glycerin content? Sorry for so many questions, but I want to make sure I can fill out the forms properly BEFORE getting involved. I appreciate any help and insight!
I am in the process of researching the possibility of adding melt & pour soap creations to my Etsy shop sometime in 2012. I am researching all of the Canadian logistics with regard to this as I absolutely want to make sure I'm operating legally and safely. I would be operating out of an incorporated company with liability insurance in place.
With regard to the Cosmetic Notification Form - the process seems straightforward to me except when it comes to the ingredient list. Since glycerin is now on the Canadian Hotlist, they require an exact percentage to be given. How does one find out the exact percentage of glycerin used in a M&P soap base? I did some looking online and it seems that the concern is with the use of diethylene glycol due to possible contamination. It seems that Health Canada is mostly concerned with the glycerin being DEG-free.
Have any Canadian sellers had to provide a DEG-free certificate? Do you have any insight for how the form would be filled out with regard to the glycerin content? Sorry for so many questions, but I want to make sure I can fill out the forms properly BEFORE getting involved. I appreciate any help and insight!