We’re working on a brand new educational announcement and joint partnership with Essential Depot to promote soapmaking and the industry to help you take your business to the next level in 2020. Right now, HSCG Members can enjoy a huge 80% discount on Greener Life Club Lifetime Memberships! The HSCG is a new member of the Greener Life Club, and … Read More
Join the HSMG with Social Media
September 1, 2009 We’d like to invite you to connect with the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild on Social Media. Get connected! Increase your knowledge! Improve your business! Social networking is a method of using free social websites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more to connect with friends in your trade. These venues are ways to educate, share, and learn from Soapmakers … Read More
Fabulous HSMG Merchandise!!
You may not have known, but the HSMG has some fabulous merchandise available! In an effort to help soapmakers make themselves known as soapmakers, promote the handcrafted soap industry, and increase awareness of the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild, we have apparel and accessories for sale – all with the HSMG logo to clearly communicate your affiliation and support of soapmaking. It … Read More
2009 Pre-Conference Video
Leigh, LaShonda and Christine Balch are at the Miramonte Resort, preparing for the Conference. Leigh shot a brief video – take a look!
FDA Globalization Act – 2009
With the new administration and the recent salmonella outbreaks, Rep. Dingell has submitted a new version of the FDA Globalization Act. It is HR-759, was introduced on January 28th and has been referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The good news is that our voice was heard and the section on Cosmetics has been considerably toned down from … Read More
HSMG Membership Tops 1,000!
As of the 1st of January, 2009, the HSMG has over 1,000 members!!! What a way to start the New Year! As can be seen by the graph here, membership has been steadily increasing for a long time. I think this is a testament to the all the members who are spreading the word about the benefits and accomplishments of … Read More
Cosmetic Legislation – One hurdle overcome
The FDA Globalization Act of 2008 fading away There is good news on the cosmetic legislation front! As recently posted by Debbie May of Wholesale Supplies Plus and confirmed by Donna Maria in her recent blog post, it looks like the FDA Globalization Act of 2008 has been withdrawn from consideration, at least for the time being. Turns out that … Read More
Your voice being heard
At the top of every page of our website is the statement: The only international non-profit trade association promoting the benefits of handcrafted soaps and giving a voice to the handcrafted soapmaker. I am proud of the fact that we have, as of this writing, 967 members whose membership dues have made it possible for us to grow to the … Read More
FDA Globalization Act – Update
The FDA Globalization Act of 2008 is still in the Energy and Commerce Committee. I have been working closely with Donna Maria Coles Johnson of the Indie Beauty Network to draw up a clear statement on our position on the draft and to propose revised wording. Based on an email Donna Maria received today from the Energy & Commerce Committee … Read More
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