Different Label Question

[Soapsense]

I understand what and where and size etc. that have to be on a label. I am specifically labeling a salt scrub. I have been making this for a few years, but recently this christmas I made it for my co workers. One of my coworkers is also a manicurist at a salon. She brought it to work and used it on her clients. Many of them said they liked it better than the commercial product she uses, so she has asked me to make it for her. I have been doing a ton of research and have read the labeling laws twice. What I am not certain of though, is if I am allowed to use a tag, tied to my jars, or if I have to use affixed labels? The regulations mention that a tag is acceptable on a container that is less than 12 square inches, which I plan on using 8 and 16 oz Tuscany style jars, which the labeling area on both would be less than 12 square inches. I want to make sure that everything is right. I appreciate any insight or info. There is alot of great information on this forum!!!!

 

[MarieGale]

Sticky vs Tie-On labels

The regulations sort of "assume" that labels are stuck onto containers and that boxes are printed, but it doesn't say they must be. The term used, I believe, is "affixed".

So if the label is securely "affixed" (whether tied or glued) to the jar in such a way that it won't come off during shipping, handling, displaying and such, then it should be fine.

The front of the tag should have the required "primary display panel" information, and the back have the ingredients, name and address and any other promotional/informational material. For more basic info on labeling, see my Quick Labeling FAQ (http://www.mariegale.com/labeling-faq).

Can I ask why you are going with a tag rather than a stick-on label?

In my experience, tags are immediately removed by the customer, which also removes your information and how they can reorder! (I also found that tags tend to get bent or crumpled easily, so the product tends to not look as good if being shipped or displayed for any period of time.

Marie

 

[Soapsense]

Thank you so much for your answer. I only planned on going with a tag, because I was fortunate enough to have about 1000 blank ones given to me for free. I printed them exactly as you said with the PDP on the front and ingredients and contact info on the back. I thought if it was okay I would use some of these up, and in the mean time figure out a design for a real label.

 

[MarieGale]

Tag Label

That sounds quite reasonable!

I hope your product does really well.

Marie

 

[carebear]

Thanks for your help, Marie.