Legal and regulatory compliance articles for small manufacturers.
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Everything small-batch food producers need to know about calculating, testing, and labeling food expiry dates — including FDA requirements and cottage food rules.
Starting a small food manufacturing venture? This guide covers the practical steps most guides skip — permits, labelling compliance, batch records, COGS, and inventory management.
MoCRA is now law. Here's what the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act means for your small soap or skincare business — facility registration, labeling, adverse event reporting, and how batch tracking helps.
The GPSR is now in force. Here's a practical breakdown of what EU product safety compliance looks like for small makers selling on Etsy, Amazon, and beyond.
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) changes how small cosmetics makers handle registration, labeling, and safety. Here's what you actually need to do — and whether you're exempt.
Selling homemade candles means navigating CPSC safety rules, FTC labeling requirements, and state business permits. We break down exactly what you need to know so you can sell with confidence.
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) of 2022 significantly changed FDA oversight for cosmetic makers. Here's what changed, what still applies, and what you need to do to stay compliant.
What is GDPR and how does it impact on your Etsy shop?
We discuss why you should ensure traceability is baked into your production and manufacturing processes.
If you make children's products or clothing, you'll want to read this article.
We discuss how you can create certificates of compliance for the handmade products you create for children.
We discuss what GMP stands for in a manufacturing sense and how it is important to your small maker business.
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