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Introduction Over the past 5 years the cosmetic industry has witnessed numerous attempts by special interest groups to influence legislators in introducing new federal and state cosmetic regulations. While past efforts advocating for our industry regarding new federal laws have been successful, our lack of coordinated efforts has failed to help small cosmetic businesses in several states such as Florida, Washington and California. It is expected new federal bills will be introduced soon. Our industry is at a critical juncture. Small business owners feel scared, overwhelmed and unsure of their future. Industry leaders feel frustrated, impassioned and divided. These forums are intended to heal the industry divide while providing small business owners with the information to feel comfortable moving forward. Due to our diverse backgrounds, it is not expected that we will ever have one unified message. It is the intention of this forum to provide you with the tools to exercise your own educated voice with legislators. For those of you interested in providing information to the forums, we welcome your contributions and support! For those of you here seeking information and education, we look forward to helping you!	0 topics 0 replies	No posts to view
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Posting Guidelines & Rules Please read this topic before posting. Thank you!	1 topics 0 replies	Posting Guidelines And Rules By admin 12 Nov 2011
How You Can Help Improve This Forum Together we can impact change!	1 topics 0 replies	How You Can Help Improve Th... By admin 12 Nov 2011
Questions, Suggestions, Reporting Violations We are here to help you. Feel free to contact us!	1 topics 0 replies	Questions, Suggestions And... By admin 12 Nov 2011
Handmade Industry Demographics & Information Look here for recent surveys about our industry.	1 topics 0 replies	Handemade Cosmetic Industry... By admin 04 Dec 2011

Toggle this category Federal Legislation - Documents & Notices Only (discussions will be moved to discussion forum)

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Current Cosmetic Legislation, Regulations and Clarifying Statements Current federal regulations that pertain to the cosmetic industry.	14 topics 0 replies	Fda Resource - Cosmetic Ing... By admin 16 Nov 2011
Draft Bills When legislators are sponsoring a bill they often first create a draft bill. Draft bills are circulated so that those in the industry can review the language and make suggested changes. This is the easiest and most ideal time to have your voice heard and institute change in bill language.	2 topics 0 replies	Fda Globalization Act 2008... By admin 15 Nov 2011
Introduced Bills A bill is a proposed law under consideration by the House of Representatives or the Senate. A bill does not become law until it is passed by Congress (both the House and Senate). It must then be approved and signed into law by the President of the United States. Once a bill has been enacted into law, it is called an act or a statute.	1 topics 0 replies	112th Congress: Hr 2359 -... By admin 14 Nov 2011
Legislative & Public Hearings All bills introduced into Congress are assigned at least one comittee. Committees are expected to hold legislative hearings on measures or policy issues that may become public law. Hearings provide a forum where facts and opinions can be presented from witnesses with varied backgrounds, including Members of Congress and other government officials, interest groups, and academics, as well as citizens likely to be directly or indirectly affected by the proposal.	4 topics 0 replies	Legislative Hearing - March... By Debbie May 23 Mar 2012
Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts (cosmetics only) The FDA works with industry and state partners to publish press releases and other public notices about recalls that may potentially present a significant or serious risk to the consumer or user of the product.	2 topics 0 replies	Warning Letter - Brazillian... By admin 16 Nov 2011

Toggle this category State Legislation - Documents & Notices Only (discussions will be moved to discussion forum)

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Midwest States State Legislation for the following states: OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, MO, IA, MN, ND, SD, NE, KS.	0 topics 0 replies	No posts to view
Northeast States State Legislation for the following states: NH, MA, RI, CT, NJ, DE, MD, ME, VT, NY, PA.	2 topics 0 replies	Ny State Bill A05059 By admin 15 Nov 2011
Southeast States State Legislation for the following states: VA, WV, KY, TN, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, AR.	1 topics 0 replies	Fl - Cosmetic Statutes By admin 15 Nov 2011
Southwest States State Legislation for the following states: OK, TX, NM, AZ.	0 topics 0 replies	No posts to view
West States State Legislation for the following states: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT, NV, CA, OR, WA.	3 topics 0 replies	CA - Prop 65 Update with 4... By Debbie May 21 Jan 2012

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Internet Tools Using these tools will assist you in finding information and staying up to date with information. If you find something that we do not have on this site, please post and share!	0 topics 0 replies	No posts to view
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Toggle this category Trade Associations & Coalitions - Legislative Statements & Press Releases Only (discussions will be moved to discussion forum)

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American Botanical Council (ABC) ABC is an independent, nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to providing accurate and reliable information for consumers, healthcare practitioners, researchers, educators, industry and the media as it pertains to the responsible use of herbs and medicinal plants. (www.HerbalGram.org)	1 topics 0 replies	Vision Statement - Abc By admin 15 Nov 2011
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CFSC) CFSC is a non-profit coalition effort launched in 2004 to protect the health of consumers and workers by securing the corporate, regulatory and legislative reforms necessary to eliminate dangerous chemicals from cosmetics and personal care products. (www.SafeCosmetics.org)	3 topics 0 replies	Campaign for Safe Cosmetics... By Debbie May 30 Nov 2011
Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild (HSMG) HSMG is a non profit trade association with the mission to promote the handcrafted soap industry; to act as a center of communication among soapmakers; and to circulate information beneficial to soapmakers. (www.SoapGuild.org)	2 topics 0 replies	Ma-h02361 Safe Cosmetics In... By TheSoapGuild 17 Nov 2011
Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) ICMAD is a non-profit trade association dedicated to providing programs and services to those creative, innovative cosmetic companies to help them succeed in the rapidly changing, highly competitive cosmetics and personal care industries. (www.ICMAD.org)	2 topics 0 replies	Cosmetic Chemist William F.... By admin 17 Nov 2011
Indie Beauty Network (IBN) IBN is a for profit trade organization serving small and independent manufacturers of handmade products including soap, cosmetics, candles, fragrances and aromatherapy products. (www.indiebeauty.com)	1 topics 0 replies	Statement Opposing Federal... By admin 16 Nov 2011
International Fragrance Association (IFRA) IFRA is the official representative body of the fragrance industry worldwide. Its main purpose is to ensure the safety of fragrance materials through a dedicated science program. This focus on fragrance safety helps both the consumer and the environment. (www.IFRAorg.org)	2 topics 0 replies	IFRA North America Video -... By admin 21 Nov 2011
National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) NAHA is an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing public awareness of the benefits of true aromatherapy. NAHA is actively involved with promoting and elevating academic standards in aromatherapy education and practice for the profession. NAHA is also actively involved in furthering the publics perception and knowledge of true aromatherapy and its safe and effective application in everyday life. (www.NAHA.org)	1 topics 0 replies	Vision Statement - Naha By admin 15 Nov 2011
Natural Products Association (NPA) NPA was founded in 1936 and is the nation’s largest and oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the natural products industry. (www.NPAinfo.org)	1 topics 0 replies	Mission - Npa By admin 15 Nov 2011
Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) PCPC (formerly the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association) is a national trade association for the cosmetic and personal care products industry and represents the most innovative names in beauty today. (www.CTFA.org)	3 topics 0 replies	PCPC Appeal to Sign Petition By Debbie May 30 Nov 2011
Safe Cosmetics Alliance (SCA) SCA is a coalition comprised of trade associations including the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors, Professional Beauty Association, Direct Selling Association, and the Personal Care Products Council. (www.SafecCosmeticsAlliance.org)	1 topics 0 replies	Advocacy Statement - Sca By admin 15 Nov 2011

Toggle this category Active Industry Participants - Legislative Statements, Press Releases & Info (discussions will be moved to discussion forum)

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Allison Kontur (AK) AK is founder and President of AliMar Labs,LLC, a private label cosmetic manufacturer. (AliMarLabs.com)	0 topics 0 replies	No posts to view
Anne-Marie Faiola (AM) AM is the founder and President of Bramble Berry, Inc., a raw material supplier in the soap, cosmetic and candle industries. She is the SBA 2011 Washington State Small Business Person of the Year (www.BrambleBerry.com)	6 topics 0 replies	Anne-Marie Faiola Report fr... By admin 08 Dec 2011
Debbie May (DM) DM is the founder and President of Wholesale Supplies Plus, Inc., a raw material supplier in the soap, cosmetic and candle industries. She is also the Founder and President of Debbie May, LLC , a company dedicated to helping small businesses general business, product education and legislative needs. (www.WholesaleSuppliesPlus.com & www.DebbieMay.com)	4 topics 1 replies	Debbie May - March 8th Upda... By Debbie May 08 Mar 2012
Kayla Fioravanti (KF) KF is a co-founder and chief forumulator for Essential Wholesale, a raw material supplier and private label cosmetic manufacturer. (www.EssentialWholesale.com)	0 topics 0 replies	No posts to view
Marie Gale (MG) MG is the owner of a small cosmetics business and published author on topics important to small cosmetic businesses. (www.MarieGale.com)	0 topics 0 replies	No posts to view
Marla Bosworth (MB) MB is the Founder and President of Back Porch Soap Company, a successful wholesale and retail company featuring bath, body and cosmetic products. She also operates a successful personal care education and consulting company for entreprenuers seeking to enter the industry. (www.BackPorchSoap.com)	0 topics 0 replies	No posts to view

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	Articles of Interest Did you find a great article you wish to share? This is the place! Make sure you follow proper blogger/internet etiquette: 1. State why you feel the author did a good job. 2. Copy no more than 2 paragraphs. 3. Italicize quoted paragraphs. 4. Give credit to the author by naming the author. 5. Provide a link to the original content.	9 topics 0 replies	Legislative and Research Ar... By 99Tarbox 02 Dec 2011
	Legislative Discussions Do you have a question? Would you like to brainstorm with others in the industry? Do you have a legislative concern? This is the place talk about it! Please remember these governing rules and guidelines to maintain a productive community: 1. Create a meaningful subject line. 2. No flaming, bullying or personal attacks. We all have an equal voice with the right to be heard. We all have the right to our own opinion. 3. Follow common courtesy. Keep your language clean, no all caps, do not improperly use copyright material. 4. No advertising a business of any kind. We are here to discuss cosmetic legislation and not promote our businesses. 5. Follow the board posting guidelines/rules as you agreed to when you registered as a member.	1 topics 0 replies	Fda Microbiology Public Mee... By Debbie May 15 Nov 2011

Did you find a great article you wish to share? This is the place! Make sure you follow proper blogger/internet etiquette:

1. State why you feel the author did a good job.
2. Copy no more than 2 paragraphs.
3. Italicize quoted paragraphs.
4. Give credit to the author by naming the author.
5. Provide a link to the original content.

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Legislative Discussions

Do you have a question? Would you like to brainstorm with others in the industry? Do you have a legislative concern? This is the place talk about it!

Please remember these governing rules and guidelines to maintain a productive community:

1. Create a meaningful subject line.
2. No flaming, bullying or personal attacks. We all have an equal voice with the right to be heard. We all have the right to our own opinion.
3. Follow common courtesy. Keep your language clean, no all caps, do not improperly use copyright material.
4. No advertising a business of any kind. We are here to discuss cosmetic legislation and not promote our businesses.
5. Follow the board posting guidelines/rules as you agreed to when you registered as a member.

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