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hilario castillo commented on dM, CEO's page Indie Beauty Business Regulatory Boot Camp - Recorded Event, Slides and Handouts!

"Wow! Fantastic that's a great deal :) I can't wait to get it and apply the knowledge, we are at the point of getting ready to launch and the gmp part has been quite intimidating in trying to understand all the NOP USDA…"

Jan 16

hilario castillo commented on dM, CEO's page Indie Beauty Business Regulatory Boot Camp - Recorded Event, Slides and Handouts!

"Hi Donna, Will the recording purchase be audio? Or a video of the event? Will any slides be included from the presentation? Thanks"

Jan 16

hilario castillo commented on dM, CEO's page Indie Beauty Business Regulatory Boot Camp

"Hi all, Sounds like the regulatory course in Charlotte was a great success! Congrats!! Really wish mom and I could of made it.. I am interested in getting a copy of the recording and slides! How can I obtain a copy and what is the price? Thanks :)"

Jan 15

hilario castillo is attending an event

How To Run A Successful Bath & Body Business Online Webinar at Online Webinar - all you need is your computer!

January 15, 2013 at 8pm to January 22, 2013 at 10pm

Please Note: Only 10 spots available in this live webinar in order to provide an intimate class setting and personalized attention. This is the same class that we teach in Boston and NYC. It is a must for anyone wanting to start their own bath and body business.The webinar is taught by Back Porch Soap Company CEO and President Marla Bosworth, a 14-year bath and beauty expert and market research analyst, who launched her company in 1998 with only a few hundred dollars. Now Back Porch Soap…See More

Jan 15

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dM, CEO replied to the discussion 'Do we need to put water on ingredient panel if we use herbal extracts?'

"For those following this thread, I thought you might like to know that IBN is hosting a full-day workshop for cosmetics manufacturers who work out of their homes, and questions like this will be addressed. It's coming up Saturday, January 12,…"

Jan 7

hilario castillo posted a discussion

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Jan 4

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hilario castillo replied to the discussion 'Do we need to put water on ingredient panel if we use herbal extracts?'

"Thanks for your feedback Katherine :)"

Jan 4

Katherine Corkill replied to the discussion 'Do we need to put water on ingredient panel if we use herbal extracts?'

"Actually Hilario this does provide you the answer since the water within the extract is considered by definition, and incidental ingredient. As far as just making the listing of Hydrolyzed herbal extracts without labeling each individual…"

Jan 4

hilario castillo replied to the discussion 'Do we need to put water on ingredient panel if we use herbal extracts?'

"Katherine, I agree with your comment... I looked at the link you provided but couldn't specifically find the answer to my question. I called the FDA and got a partial answer so I was told to email their department that deals with this area... I…"

Jan 3

Katherine Corkill replied to the discussion 'Do we need to put water on ingredient panel if we use herbal extracts?'

"In some cases of labeling practices, this can end up being the blind leading the blind, but doesn't make what you see on a competitors label correct. If you want to know for sure, contact the FDA. This link should help you identify what…"

Jan 3

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Dec 25, 2012

hilario castillo posted a discussion

Do we need to put water on ingredient panel if we use herbal extracts?

Hi allHappy Holidays!!My mother who formulates our products raised a good question which I have been trying to find an answer to and can't seem to find it!We want to know, if the ingredient panel says hydrolyzed extracts to represent all the herbals and the water used on the infusion phase of the formula, do we still need to also mention water as a ingredient? I am not sure if we need to mention water if the word hydrolyzed is suppose to mean that the extract herbs are made with water... I've…See More

Dec 25, 2012

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hilario castillo is now a member of #IndieBusiness Community

Dec 22, 2012

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