Help with DOS

[AKjulz]

So I've been soaping for 10+ years. Used the same recipe for years. Suddenly getting DOS on some batches. The one thing I can think of that changed is where my bulk oils are stored. I have a soaping lab in our new garage that has in floor heat and my large jugs of oil and 5 gal buckets sit on the floor. Do you think the extra heat from this could be shortening the oils shelf life?

 

[Kittish]

It seems likely. Can you arrange some kind of shelf up off the floor?

 

[AKjulz]

That's the idea we had as well, get them raised up off the floor...at least during winter when the heats on.

 

[cmzaha]

Also under good manufacturing practice all supplies are supposed to be raised off the floor

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

Aye - selling without following some basic GMP is just wrong. Check out the guidelines as it will mean less risk to your customers and less wastage for you

 

[AKjulz]

I was not aware of that, looks like I need to search out gmp and see what other areas I may be slacking in! Thanks

 

[Cindy2428]

Marie Gale's Book will give you the Gold Standard: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0979594545/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Her book on labeling is also a must have: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0979594561/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[AKjulz]

Thanks Cindy, just ordered both books. Fairly confident about my labeling, but you can never be too sure and there's always more to learn!!

 

[earlene]

What's the temperature in the garage in the summer? My garage is like a second refrigerator in the winter and like an oven in the summer. I hesitate to store soaping oils in the garage in the summer for that very reason.

 

[AKjulz]

I'm in Alaska so it doesn't get too warm. Probably about 60-65 in the garage in the summer.