OPPOSE the FDA Globalization Act of 2008

Being a seller of handmade perfume, I've been meaning to blog about the FDA Globalization Act of 2008.

Anyone in the industry selling food, soaps, perfume or cosmetics needs to get involved to stop this legislation!

Please read the following.

Many thanks to Mike & Tammy Tivis of www.ElementsBathandBody.com as she gave me permission to copy her entire newsletter! What a time saver!
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The FDA Globalization Act can PUT YOU OUT OF BUSINESS!

Have you heard of the FDA Globalization Act of 2008? If you haven't, you need to know that the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce released a proposal that will significantly impact businesses that sell cosmetics.

A few of the major provisions:
1) $2000 annual FDA registration fee
2) Fees for reregistration, inspections & reinspections, certification, certifying agent accreditation, laboratory accreditation, export certification, and importer registration.
3) Cumbersome paperwork
4) Substantial fines for those that do not comply

Who wins??? $600 million is predicted to be generated from the food registration fees alone.

Who loses??? You, your customers & the suppliers that support your business.

We urge you to sign the petition on Donna Maria's site Indie Beauty Network Business Blog. ( www.indiebeauty.com/indie_business/2008/06/stop-the-fda-gl.html ). Debbie May from WSP is heading to DC @ on Sept 24 to meet w/lawmakers. Please take a moment to also answer her short survey so she is armed w/as much info as possible: WSP Survey to stop FDA Globalization Act. Please pass this info along to your customers, friends and family as well. Anyone that wants the choice to purchase handmade cosmetics needs to sign this petition before it is forwarded to Congress. Together, we CAN & MUST make a difference. Best wishes!