Compliance

Legal and regulatory compliance articles for small manufacturers.

compliance

Why you should care about lot numbers as a craft seller

We explain why lot numbers are really important to keep track of - especially for small handmade businesses.

· 3 min read

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FDA regulations that handmade cosmetic and beauty product makers need to know

If you create handmade soap and beauty products and are based in the US, it is important for you to be aware of the regulations you need to comply with.

· 3 min read

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Is my handmade product a soap or a cosmetic?

Not sure if you make soaps or cosmetics? Our article discusses the differences from an FDA perspective.

· 2 min read

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How to calculate food product expiry dates

We discuss how important it is to track expiry dates if you are a food manufacturing business.

· 6 min read

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New: Improvements to lot tracking in Craftybase

New changes make Craftybase even more powerful to handmade sellers looking for traceability.

· 1 min read

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Do I need to test my handmade products for CPSC compliance?

Did you know that most small craft businesses based in the US can claim some or all of the costs of their compliance testing?

· 1 min read

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Product Safety Compliance for Handmade Sellers - new eBook

Our latest eBook discusses how you can set up your handmade business for compliance.

· 0 min read

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GDPR and your Etsy shop

What is GDPR and how does it impact on your Etsy shop?

· 4 min read

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Why is traceability important for a handmade seller?

We discuss why you should trace and track your complete manufacturing process.

· 2 min read

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New: Lot Number Tracking

We have a new feature that will make tracking your materials from purchase through to sale a piece of cake!

· 2 min read

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Ensuring your handmade shop is CPSC compliant

If you make children's products or clothing, you'll want to read this article.

· 3 min read

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How to create a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) for your handmade products

We discuss how you can create certificates of compliance for the handmade products you create for children.

· 3 min read

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What does GMP stand for in Manufacturing?

We discuss what GMP stands for in a manufacturing sense and how it is important to your small maker business.

· 12 min read

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