Hello from the Netherlands

[Zany_in_CO]

https://tinyurl.com/yxrrxjam

 

[Sunny1981]

Thanks for the tip. I've also bought supplies from:
1. You Wish YouWish Zeep
2. De Oplosmiddelspecialist De Oplosmiddelspecialist I get my NaOH here.
3. Natural Heroes Natural Heroes: 100% natuurlijk / Vegan / Proefdiervrije Verzorging
4. Butterwise Shea butter & other African products | Butterwise Shea & Cocoa butter
5. Hekserij Welkom bij de Hekserij - Hekserij
6. Berivita Natuurlijke Oliën, Butters, Zepen, Wasnoten, Etherische Oliën & Poeders - PUUR en Zuiver Special oils & EO's
7. Aromaolie www.Aromaolie.nl

The one thing that I couldn't find in the Netherlands but did find a Belgian supplier for was Pine Tar. I think it came from Scandinavia. I decided against it after seeing the shipping cost.

Hi!
This is Sunitha from India...will be moving to Netherlands soon...would love to know about the rules and regulations of making and selling handmade soaps in Netherlands. Would be of great help if you could share some insight.Thank you!

 

[Cin]

Hi!
This is Sunitha from India...will be moving to Netherlands soon...would love to know about the rules and regulations of making and selling handmade soaps in Netherlands. Would be of great help if you could share some insight.Thank you!

Hi Sunitha,
I don’t have experience in this yet, but you can Google EU cosmetic rules and regulations, as well as Good Manufacturing Practice. This is a good place to start.
Good luck with your move!

 

[Suzette]

Hey everyone,
I joined about a month ago so an introduction is overdue.

My soapmaking adventure was set off by a week-long horrible rash after using of all things, a Marius Fabre Savon de Marseille 72% Olive oil soap. I've always loved artisan soaps, and this was upsetting. There are only a few shops around here that sell alternative soap thus my choice is limited. In the end I decided to take action and make my own.

I love experimenting with the whole composition of natural soap... the different oils, qualities, scents, additives... I really have entered a new world and am enjoying every minute of it.

I'd also like to say from my time exploring around the forums, kudos to such a sharing and supportive group, especially the experienced soapers here who openly share their knowledge and wisdom.

And by the way, I have been living in the Netherlands for the past 3+ years. Before that, England for 13 years, and before that, Oregon & Hawaii. Thought i'd throw that in just in case you try to speak advanced Dutch to me.

Cheers all,
Cin

Welcome!

 

[Sunny1981]

Hi Sunitha,
I don’t have experience in this yet, but you can Google EU cosmetic rules and regulations, as well as Good Manufacturing Practice. This is a good place to start.
Good luck with your move!

Thank you so much! Will definitely check out...