So I cannot make these in my kitchen? Correct about manufacturing at home — if you make any cosmetic product lotion bars, lip balms, bath bombs, lotion, cream, bath salts, etc. I would like to make body scrubs, bath soaks. I also would like to buy in bulk and resale and re package the products in smaller quantities.
Also do I have to get a place of business to repackage? Should I keep their names on the products? Or can I use my companys name? What about essential oils? Can I buy them in bulk and repackage in smaller quantities if I use the companys name that manufactured them? From what I understand, in florida if you are opening the packages that you receive and changing or repackaging, then you qualify as a cosmetic manufacturer.
You should check with the Florida agency covering cosmetic manufacturing…. Anything that is applied to the human body for beautification, promoting attractiveness or changing appearance is a cosmetic. A wax candle that is promoted for use in massage becomes a cosmetic because the intended use or at least one of them is for it to be applied to the human body — it becomes a massage oil. What are the legal steps that I have to take? Can I make it out of my own house? In most other states you CAN make cosmetics to sell in your home.
I wonder if in Florida, to have the license to manufacture, you need a professional chemical or pharmaceutical is required? Yes, in Florida you must have your facility registered and licensed.
I want to open a business in FL to offer workshops of soap making, lotions, mist, etc. Does the FL regulation applied for those to teach too? If nothing else, you should make sure you have professional liability insurance available through the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild , make sure you inform your students of the regulations, and check on any local licensing regulations for teaching.
I want to open a business in Miami, my goal is buy powder tint for hair ready to use and re-pack it into personal amounts. My questions is: if there is anyone here in Miami that can guide me on all the legal procedures to make this proyect a reality. Powder tint for the hair would be a personal cosmetic, so the cosmetic regulations apply.
You might even be able to talk to the inspector and find out exactly what the requirements are for getting your facility approved. Also check with the City and County you are in to see about any licensing regulations that they enforce.
Do you have any information on this? Thanks IB. I did notice that the forms they had not sure if they are still using them were for both cosmetics and pharmacies. I can see a pharmacy needing a big bond and fingerprinting — but cosmetics?? Try continuing to call the department, but also send a letter or a fax. If you manufacture elsewhere, you can still sell within Florida as far as I know.
I was curious about selling body lotions or creams. Do you really need to find a place outside the home to manufacture them if you are not making claims that would identify them as a cosmetic per the terms you posted? Any lotion or cream IS a cosmetic, regardless of what label claims are made about it.
Only soap true soap, made with oil, lye and water MAY be exempt from cosmetic regulation, but only if no cosmetic claims are made. So, technically, yes, in Florida, in order to manufacture lotions or creams for sale, you must have a registered facility outside the home and have your products registered with the state.
How do we go about receiving a copy of the Webinar. My life can be prttey unpredictable, and it would be great to have a copy to watch at my leisure and share with all who may be interested. We have to get the word out to people who have no clue what they are doing to their bodies. Any advertising that we can do on a personal level other than spreading the word verbally? This may sound like a stupid question, but what if I start a website and only sell products on line as an internet business would I still be required to follow all the above State regulations?
Okay so though about it, it was a stupid question, if I would be making the products in Florida I would still have to follow Fl regulations and law. One is my store is set to open next month where I would have been making my natural and organic lotions, etc. The second and last question is, if I buy wholesale and leave their labels I can just open and sell as planned?
It makes you a retail outlet like a gift store or Wal-Mart , not a cosmetic manufacturer. I believe that applies even if the products are private labeled for you, but you might want to check on that point to make sure. You ought to be able to find someone in the right department at the state capitol who can help with these things. Hey, if you find out who it is, please email me so I can pass on the information to other people who have asked! Fla is the hardest place to try to work from I think.
I used to live and work there, and even had a facility to make the products in and the state of Fla came in, and gave me a cease and desist. They wanted batch samples of everything asked about it , were there for 2 days, took tons of photos, wanted files on the suppliers, invoices to show what you bought, receipts, and every single item you make, you have to get a license or is it register?
We left the state. I had to break my lease, go to court for that, move.. I know I called at least 20 states during this time, and none of them cared what you did. You needed a business license, your LLC and they said yes, you can make soap, bath fizzies, lotion bars, lotions, anything. One state just said you needed a mail order certificate. But, Florida? Forget it. We did everything we thought was right and they shut us down…because of all the paperwork and this was right before Christmas years back , but he said he was sorry the agent that came out , but it really affected us.
Our employees lost their jobs, our landlord lost us as a tenant, we left our home…everything, and had to leave Fla just to work. Wow, that is a really awful tale. Rachael — if you have time, please contact me as I would like to learn more about your unfortunate Florida story. We are trying to improve the situation for cosmetic manufacturers in Florida and I believe some things could be learned from your story.
John Ray. I believe cosmetic distributors are not required to be licensed in FL only manufacturers and repackers. So if your labels say made in NJ are you good to go to sell in FL? The regulations apply to manufacturing cosmetics. Selling cosmetics that are already packaged is a completely different thing.
I am so glad I found your site Marie! The Florida regulation puts a damper on things since I live in Central Florida. I read in a previous post that the governor was planning on making some changes.
I tried searching for information about the changes online and cannot find anything. Have you heard anything new since the original post?
Thanks so much for your books and this amazing site!! Well — I did some research. That apparently went into effect, because the information on cosmetic manufacturer licensing is now listed on the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation site www.
If I live at one address and rent a tiny studio apartment at a completely different address and use that studio solely for manufacturing, is that OK? Or does it have to be in a true commercial space?
I am hoping that I can get away with renting a studio that is used SOLELY to store my ingredients and manufacture my products, and avoid trying to find a commercial space, which are considerably more expensive per sq ft. Thanks for any help you can offer! The Florida regulations for Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics can be found here. The regulation that covers Guidelines for Manufacturing Cosmetics is 64F You should look that over to see what the exact requirements are. They are pretty general.
Besides registration and inspection, you also need to have your products registered, which is covered in 64F An overview of the process, including a link to the application form is available here.
Hi Marie, Man, am I glad I found your website. You really are wonderful to spend so much of your time helping others. I had just finished getting all my labeling stuff and shipping info together, when I decided to give the Fl. I was shocked to find out what was required if you live in Florida. Thanks so much again for all the other info you have provided through your web site. There are some FDA regulations that apply to sending unlabeled cosmetics though interstate commerce between companies covered in my book, Soap and Cosmetic Labeling , on page A company I was a supplier to, [name removed], was sold to someone in Georgia.
I think this issue had something to do with it, because while they were in Fla. I run a clothing company and just formed a separate LLC to start manufacturing body butters. For the next 12 months, we plan to do hand made lots of our products and will only set up our manufacturing equipment portable induction burner, roll up silicone work surface cover, dedicated kitchen tools, etc once a week or so to make a new lot of product between working on other, non-cosmetic products with our main s-corp separate from the body product llc.
The body product equipment and ingredients have dedicated storage space and containers when not in use. We use good manufacturing practices, note our lots, clean work space and equipment etc — but how do we prepare for an inspection since the manufacturing set up is a temporary event.
What is the inspection looking for? Either way, they are going to be looking for things that could cause your products to become adulterated or misbranded. I have a home in Georgia main resident where I make my products, soap, lotions, salts, bath balms, salves etc etc.
We also have a home in Florida, we are in florida months out of the year If I make and label all my products in Georgia, can i sell them in Florida?
Why would you have to use the address from out of state? Can I make and sell shaving soap in Florida? Laundry soap is a household product. I am curious about shaving soap — Is it considered a cosmetic? Thank you! Donna Lee. Shaving soap is a cosmetic. They still need to identity of the product, the net weight and the name and address of the responsible party on the label, in accordance with the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act.
It so good to have your site! I am new with Florida regulations. Where can i get this information? I appreciate any your help Thank you in advance marina.
You might be using the wrong form. We are organizing ourselves as the Florida Cosmetic Manufacturers Coalition. Please contact me to learn more about this important initiative. We need your stories and accounts all confidential of how tough and confusing it is to be a cosmetic manufacturer in Florida.
You can reach me at [email protected] or Hello John!! What you are doing is a breath of fresh air to us all. Florida makes it almost impossible to have a successful business in this industry.
Again, thank you for all you are trying to accomplish. Would it be possible to setup a quick phone call or email exchange to understand more fully some of these issues? Thank you for this great information. I hope you can help with my question. I am a licensed massage therapist and often blend massage oils and lotions with different essential oils to use in my sessions. Would this application fall under this law? Any advice? You can create any sort of essential oil blend you want, and put it in oils, bath salts, lotions, or any other cosmetic product.
There is probably also some sort of exemption for massage therapists that blend their own massage oils, so it might be an extension of that provision. I think I know where the confusion comes from. In other words, people have been acting as if anything to be smeared on the body is a cosmetic if it has no drug purpose. However, that is NOT the case now w. Something sent home with the client is not covered under MT insurance.
If the cream was used only during the massage, it is covered. You might want to look into insurance that covers a little more broadly. You might check that. How about aromatics?
If I am selling essential oils for use in diffusers would this be under the same laws? Products that are not applied to the human body are not cosmetics. I see now that I can probably use some of your labeling suggestions and be well within the regulations here in Florida. I appreciate your assistance! Hello Marie!! I just have a quick question. I completely understand having to have a separate facility to manufacture in, my question is this, although we technically can not manufacture cosmetics within the residence, can we have a small facility set up on the same property unattached?
Thank you very much!! Where multiple buildings are under common exclusive ownership, operation, and control, an intervening thoroughfare does not affect the contiguous nature of the buildings.
For purposes of permitting, each suite, unit, floor, or building must be identified in the most recent permit application. I can see it going either way. Best bet would be to call the state and see how they are interpreting it.
Having these two statutes might help in the discussion. So basically if I want to make like bath salts, and body butters I have to rent a spot to make these? If so will a ventilated storage shed work? Thank you so much for this blog! I think I am more confused than before. I live in Fl. Does this mean I need to license each product individually as well as license a business? Also do I need to make the product outside of my house? In addition, all of the indivudal products must be registered with the state, including the ingredients and labels.
The florida regulations apply to all cosmetic manufacturing in Florida — regardless of where you sell. Thank you so much for this information! You have been VERY helpful. Please continue to update us.
Does that include melt and pour soap? Copyright State of Florida. Privacy Statement. Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity.
Instead, contact the office by phone or by traditional mail. A Florida specialty registration is required to perform hair wrapping services. Hair wrapping is the wrapping of manufactured materials around a strand or strands of human hair, without cutting, coloring, permanent waving, relaxing, removing, weaving, chemically treating, braiding, using hair extensions, or performing any other service defined as cosmetology.
A Florida specialty registration is required to perform body wrapping services. Body wrapping is a treatment program that uses presoaked herbal wraps for the purposes of cleansing and beautifying the skin of the body.
A Florida cosmetology salon license must be issued and available for posting before a salon can open for business. A new salon application must be submitted for a change of location, name or ownership. Any of these changes void the previous license. All salons will be inspected, with the exception of flea market salons, after the license has been issued.
Flea market salons must be inspected before a license can be issued. A mobile cosmetology salon is a salon that operates from a mobile vehicle.
A Florida cosmetology salon license must be issued and available for posting before a mobile cosmetology can open for business. Individuals must complete this form when requesting a duplicate license, name change, address change, or when requesting to set their license from active to inactive status or from inactive to active status.
Salons must complete this form when requesting a duplicate license, mailing address change, or when requesting to close a salon. Board Of Cosmetology. Florida Cosmetology License Requirements.
Search Location. Search Entire Website Enter Keywords. That way when you find your new home and job, you will have your license in hand and be ready to work. A licensed cosmetologist is a professional that focuses on hair, skin, and nails. An equivalent license in another state could be titled Hair Stylist, Stylist, or Hairdresser or Beautician. They have the highest educational hour requirements, but are licensed to provide the widest variety of services.
If you obtain a cosmetology license, there is no need to seek separate nail or facial registrations. This is for those that are not trained or licensed cosmetologists, but have completed training in other specialty areas. An equivalent license in another state could be titled Manicurist, Pedicurist, or Nail Technician. All compensated cosmetology services including nail and facial services must be performed in a licensed cosmetology salon. If you plan on opening your own business salon, studio, or spa and offering any cosmetology services, you will need to also obtain the appropriate salon license.
Or if you are looking for employment, make sure the salon has the required license. However, as of July 1st, hair braiding, hair wrapping, and body wrapping services are no longer regulated in Florida. Now that you know about all of the different licenses and registrations in Florida, we can talk about how to transfer your current license or registration to Florida. This is called reciprocity, and the Florida Board of Cosmetology does not allow reciprocity for any licenses or registrations.
A California license or registration, for example, does not allow one to legally work in Florida. A person needs to have a Florida cosmetology or insert your specialty license to work here.
This means you must obtain a license or registration in Florida by examination or endorsement to legally work and receive compensation in the State.
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