Upcoming Changes to the Cosmetic Notification Form
Straight from the Cosmetics Mailing list: We are writing to inform you about upcoming changes to the Cosmetic Notification form that will be implemented as a result of the coming into force of the Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning the Disclosure of Cosmetic Ingredients: SOR/2024-63 (amended Regulations). Some key highlights of the changes are listed below: Section 2 – Product New field: “Type of product”: As per paragraph 30(2)(c) of the Cosmetic Regulations, notifiers will be required to indicate whether the cosmetic is considered leave-on or rinse-off.The field “Area of…
Insurance for Quebec members
ASSURANCE AU QUÉBEC- VOICI ENFIN DE BONNES NOUVELLES! Nous sommes heureuses d’annoncer que nous avons trouvé une police d’assurance pour nos membres du Québec. Le programme est prêt à accueillir ses premiers assurés. Vous présenterez votre demande directement au courtier situé au Québec sans avoir à passer par le site Web de la HBBG. Tous les paiements seront effectués directement auprès du courtier, qui vous remettra votre certificat d’assurance sans passer par la HBBG. Les taux sont offerts exclusivement aux membres de la Guilde, alors…
Speaker Handouts now available!
Learn, grow and reach your goals with industry-leading speakers and materials! What’s better than seeing the rockstars of the handcrafted soap and cosmetic industry in person? Implementing their strategies and advice, of course! With Speaker Handouts, you will always have a speaker-produced material to refer back to when you need it the most. Speakers have compiled handouts with important points from their presentations and helpful materials to help you use the tools they give to you during their talk. Downloading these handouts from the HSCG…
Health Canada proposed changes to Hotlist
(le français suit…) Cosmetics Program Consumer Product Safety Directorate Health Canada Ottawa, Canada June 29, 2017 Subject: Proposed changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist Dear Stakeholder: The purpose of this notice is to inform you of substances that Health Canada is currently reviewing and that may be added to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist (Hotlist). We invite you to provide any safety information or other considerations about these substances to Health Canada by August 11, 2017. Please Note: The information in this notice is not currently…
Happy Canada Day!
Happy Canada Day! The Handcrafted Bath and Body Guild is giving you something to celebrate! July 1, 2016 ONLY All Casual Crafter Memberships are 50% off! There’s more…. For the entire month of July, purchase a Professional Business Membership, and your name will be entered in a draw for a deluxe prize package containing: – Two books: Pure Soapmaking by Anne-Marie Faiola Make it Fizz: A Guide to Making Bathtub Treats by Holly Port – A KD 7000 digital scale from Voyageur Soap & Candle…
Welcome Modern Soapmaking!
The Handcrafted Bath & Body Guild is pleased to announce that Modern Soapmaking has joined as a Vendor Member, and HBBG members can snag 15% off any Modern Soapmaking ebook, workbook, or workshop! Modern Soapmaking is a proverbial online playground for soapmakers, by soapmakers, featuring tutorials, recipes, resources, business advice, digital books, online and offline workshops, mentorship programs and more. There’s help for ALL soapmakers, from the beginner to the hobbyist to the soap biz owner. Not a member? Join now and save with The…
Welcome The Bath Bomb Press
The Handcrafted Bath & Body Guild is pleased to announce that The Bath Bomb Press has joined as a Vendor Member. They offer free shipping in Canada! Their bath bomb press takes the worst of the manual labour out of making bath bombs, and with a variety of shapes, it is a great tool for any crafter serious about bath bombs. Not a member? Join now and save with The Bath Bomb Press, plus other suppliers, and have access to our industry best insurance policy!…
Welcome Soap and More
The Handcrafted Bath & Body Guild is happy to announce that Soap and More has joined us as a Vendor Member and is offering members 5% off their purchases, plus 15% off workshop registrations. They offer a wide variety of ingredients and supplies, plus “how to make it” workshops, which they offer in person, or the instructions and recipes by email if you’re not able to attend in person! Not a member? Join now and save with Soap and More, plus other suppliers, and have…
Welcome Soapmaker Software!
The Handcrafted Bath & Body Guild is happy to announce that Soapmaker Software has joined us as a Vendor Member. Members receive 10% off their purchase of the Professional Edition. Not a member? Join now and save with Soapmaker, plus other suppliers, and have access to our industry best insurance policy!
A few of my favourite things
When the dog bites, when the bee stings….When I’m feeling sad….. I make soap, think about soap, or shop for soap supplies. Well, most of us do, so you all understand! The Board and I came up with some of our favourite things from each of our Vendor members. I make a Silk & Shea Butter soap for my unscented line, and Baraka Shea Butter is my go-to Shea Butter. I make a whipped body butter with it too and everyone loves it. They…
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