What is Buff City Soap's responsibility regarding product labels?

According to the 2025 Buff City Soap Franchise Disclosure Document, Buff City Soap provides the required labels for products to be offered and sold at its Makeries. However, it is the franchisee's responsibility to ensure that all products are properly labeled and meet all appropriate weights and measures. This includes adhering to regulations set by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cosmetics and the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) for non-FDA regulated consumer products.

For FDA-regulated cosmetics, labels must include a statement of identity, the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, a declaration of the net quantity of the product's contents, and a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance. Cosmetics that may be hazardous if misused must also bear appropriate label warnings and directions for safe use. Additional specific label warnings or cautions may be required for some cosmetics, such as aerosol products and children's bubble bath. The Tariff Act of 1930 also requires that all imported articles state the English name of the country of origin on the label.

For non-FDA regulated consumer products, such as laundry soaps and soap dishes, franchisees must comply with the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA), which requires products to contain a statement identifying the commodity, the name and place of the manufacturer, packager, or distributor, and the net quantity of contents. If any products qualify as children's products, they are also subject to applicable children's product laws and regulations. Therefore, while Buff City Soap provides the labels, the franchisee bears the ultimate responsibility for ensuring compliance with all applicable labeling laws and regulations.