If you’ve looked into making and selling your own cosmetic products, you’ll be aware of just how confusing it can be. The scary thing is, some people new to the industry don’t even know that there is any legislation to comply with!
Kathryn Adams from Handmade by Kathryn has been kind enough to put together a checklist of things you need to consider when selling cosmetics. You can download the checklist HERE.
Image courtesy of Gill Sealey – Creator and owner of The Happy Weaver Craft Co or rather, to be specific, courtesy of her talented daughter. Photographer in the making!!
What’s new this week Thursday 18th February 2021
Picture courtesy of Danae Crowley, trading as Crowley Aromas
We have been absolutely inundated with queries regarding wax melts, simmering granules, sizzlers, carpet fresheners, room sprays, reed diffusers, car fresheners and various other room fragrance and cleaning products.
Well, good news! Yes, we can absolutely cover all of these products, providing that they comply with all applicable legislation, and are fully CLP compliant.
If you have an existing policy with us, and want to add any of these items to your existing activities, you can do so through YOUR ACCOUNT via the website. Or you can simply give us a call or drop us an email, so we can update your policy for you, at no additional cost.
Or, if you would like a quote for a new business venture, get a quote today
We have been updating our FAQ’s to try and help make the information you want easier to access. You can click HERE to view all of our FAQs but here are some of our more frequently asked questions answered:
Q: Do I have to be a registered business to have insurance A: No you do not have to register a business to take insurance with us. Many of our customers are hobbyists who want to make a bit of extra money, or, dip their toe in the water to see if they could make a business from it.
Q: Can I add to my insurance during the year? A: Absolutely! Just give us a call, or drop us an email. If you want to update contact details, or add to your product range, we can amend your policy at no additional cost. We don’t charge admin fees. If you want to increase your cover, then you will just be charged the pro rata additional premium to your next renewal date. Again, no admin fees in sight!
Q: Do I need a different policy if I want to sell at craft fairs, or through somebody’s shop? A: Nope. Our public and products liability policy automatically covers you selling online, selling at events, or selling through 3rd party retail premises, or a rent a shelf type scenario.
Lastly, I just wanted to invite you all to join The Craft Challenge Facebook Group. It’s a wonderful community consisting of like minded creatives, offering each other support, knowledge, experience and camaraderie. The aim of the group is to creative a successful online presence, essentially to help you make more money from your online sales.
You are not alone in the craft world – whether you are an experience craft business owner, or just starting out, you would be most welcome to join us.
We even have the occasional online get together at our virtual pub ‘The Crafter’s Arms’, where we get to know each other, give each other ideas and have a bit of a giggle.
We’ve put together a few ideas of gorgeous Valentine’s Day gifts for people who want to give something just a little bit different. All of the gift ideas shown, have been lovingly handmade by crafts people in the UK.
Sadie from Atlantean Charms makes beautiful chain maille jewellery. This dragon bracelet is just stunning, but there is also an assortment of rainbow coloured necklaces and bracelets too. Click HERE to see more
Handmade fused glass cocktail stirrers, especially for your special someone who likes their cocktails stirred, not shaken. These are created by Janice Bradshaw, who is designing and making fused glass art on The Fylde Coast. Click HERE to see more
Bewitch your alternative lover with a pair of romantic skull earrings from Perfidious Jewellery. Click HERE to check out the amazing range of unusual jewellery and accessories
If teddy bears aren’t your beloved’s bag, then how about showing your love with this handsome chap. Textile artist Sharon Inns, owner and creator at Sprites Et Al makes one of a kind textile fantasy dolls, art and jewellery that are quite literally out of this world. Click HERE to see more of her whimsical textiles.
This gorgeous soap will help you ask your special someone, ‘will you ‘Bee’ mine?’ The natural skincare range from A Basket of Bees is made from honey and beeswax from their own bees. Who wouldn’t want the gift of glowing healthy skin? Click HERE to have a look at all of the full range.
