Dual Regulation
Bath bombs are classified as both cosmetic products (requiring CPSR, INCI ingredients, Responsible Person) AND potentially as chemical mixtures requiring CLP hazard labelling if they contain fragrances above classification thresholds. Many bath bomb makers are unaware of the CLP obligation.
Cosmetic Requirements
As cosmetics, bath bombs must display: product name, INCI ingredients, net weight, batch number, PAO or best before, Responsible Person details, and country of origin.
CLP Requirements
If your bath bomb contains fragrance oils classified as sensitisers or irritants, CLP labelling is required. This includes GHS pictograms, signal word, and H/P-phrases. Most fragranced bath bombs require at minimum the exclamation mark pictogram (GHS07) for skin sensitisation.
Labelling Small Bath Bombs
Individual bath bombs are often too small for full labelling. Solutions include:
- Label on shrink wrap or cellophane wrapper
- Hang tag attached with string
- Labelled box or bag containing the bath bomb
- For gift sets, label on the outer packaging with individual identification
Materials
Bath bombs are used in wet environments and may leave oily residue on packaging. Waterproof vinyl is essential. Matte vinyl gives the spa-like premium feel bath bomb brands aim for.
Common Sizes
- Individual wrap label: 45mm x 25mm to 55mm x 30mm
- Box label: 60mm x 40mm to 80mm x 50mm
- Hang tag: 50mm x 30mm with hole
- Gift set outer: 100mm x 60mm
Ordering
StickerNation prints bath bomb labels on waterproof vinyl with no minimum order. Design free online.