Winding down

Halloween and the first snow.

For those folks who garden, wildcraft, and grow their own herbs, the first frost and snow are a change in trajectory and a realization that soon the work outside will be finished, whether you’re done or not. It’s a good reminder that as much as you plan, there are always unknowns and being flexible and accommodating is helpful. Winter is a great time to assess what worked and what didn’t from the previous growing year. It’s also a great time to read up on the regulations. Are there any new regulations affecting your business? Are you adding a new product line that is covered by a different regulation? Are there changes to state and municipal regulations? There’s little time to do this in the height of the growing and harvesting season but winter is a time for planning and adding this activity will help for the following year and beyond. Curl up next to the fire with a cup of tea (or cocktail!) and dig in to your favorite code of Federal Regulation or Guidance document with highlighter in hand. Make a list of those that are relevant to your products or a particular rabbit hole that l

Here’s a list of suggestions:
https://www.fda.gov/food/dietary-supplements/information-industry-dietary-supplements
https://www.fda.gov/food/dietary-supplements/information-select-dietary-supplement-ingredients-and-other-substances
https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-guidance-regulation/cosmetics-guidance-documents

If you’re looking for something in particular and can’t find it, let me know and I’ll help you out!

Enjoy the change of the seasons and the much needed time to recharge.

~ Anne