CLP & Compliance

Two CLP myths keep wrecking otherwise decent labels: that hazard pictograms only need to be “1cm”, and that anything under 125ml can ditch most of the safety text. Both are wrong. This article explains how CLP pictogram sizing actually works, why small label exemptions are hazard-specific, and why most home fragrance products still need full CLP labelling.

Does a CLP label need to show net weight? Short answer: no. Longer answer: it’s more complicated. This guide explains how CLP, Weights and Measures, and product safety law interact for UK wax melts, what “nominal quantity” actually means, when weight is required, and why Trading Standards advice can differ.

Most makers think CLP covers all their safety information... but it doesn’t. Here’s what safety labels you actually need for candles, wax melts, diffusers, room sprays and more, and how GPSR fits into everything.

A quick, practical guide to spotting when a CLP label looks off. Learn how to compare it with the SDS, check pictograms and avoid using incorrect or outdated templates.

IFRA certificates look complex, but once you know where to look they are surprisingly simple. This guide shows UK home fragrance makers how to read IFRA limits properly and why IFRA on its own does not guarantee a safe or compliant product.

2025 brought new banned and restricted ingredients in both the EU and GB, and most makers won’t know because suppliers rarely update their SDS. This is the blunt, no-bullshit guide to what changed, what it means, and which ingredients you should double-check before something bites you.

SDS documents look intimidating, but most makers only need a tiny bit of what is inside them. This simple guide explains what an SDS is, what it is really for, and how wax melt and candle makers can use it without getting buried in jargon.

Room sprays made simple. IFRA 10B explained properly, which bases are safe, which aren’t, when you need TWD, and what to check before choosing a spray base. No waffle, just clarity.