Beth

Just ran across this site when I googled "non-gmo soy candles". They claim: About Our Candle Wax Our Pure Soy Wax, Free of GMO's Our soy candles are environmentally friendly, 100% sustainable and made from soybeans grown in the US. Tested by the manufacturer, who states the soy wax we source does not contain any GMO's (Genetically Modified Materials), our soy wax is 100% vegetable with no by-products added. It is not a soy blend. After much research into soy wax, we are very proud to say that our soy wax is 100% sustainable, 100% biodegradable, and made with soybeans grown in the US, supporting our farmers. It is tested to ensure the wax is free of GMO's and Pesticides (for a copy of the testing please contact me). We do not add chemical additives other than fragrance when ordered scented. Our pure soy candles are not made from wax blended with other waxes.

I found one with a "TW" after it on the What's New page. http://rusticescentuals.com/Whats-New/

When I searched last night, having never thought about this issue before.... I was shocked as to how many chandlers are claiming their soy candles are non-GMO. I saw "locally grown, non-GMO soy" over & over, lol.

This is odd- NGI says Ecosoya is not GMO free, but Brambleberry says it is. ? BB: A few more reasons to use EcoSoya Waxes: EcoSoya waxes are made using soy beans exclusively from U.S. farmers. Soy is a renewable resource and environmentally friendly. EcoSoya wax does not stain. All EcoSoya waxes are Kosher Certified. GMO Free! NGI- Are your beans organic or Non-GMO? We would like to use soybeans that are strictly organic or non-GMO but due to supply issues we can't guarantee it. We do guarantee that our waxes themselves do not contain any pesticides, herbicides, or genetically modified material. During manufacturing, the waxes are cleaned of any of these items if present, resulting in a very clean and green product.

This is from the Candlescience website: Question: Are there any organic or non-GMO soy waxes? Answer: The short answer is no. Only a very small percentage of the total US production of soy wax is organic. About 98% of the soybean harvest has been either genetically modified (GMO) or non-GMO mixed in with GMO soybeans. All of the soy wax in the US is made by just four companies, and none of them currently process organic soy oil into candle wax at this time. We will carry certifiably organic non-GMO soy wax if and when it becomes available.

I'll bet when she says she has "insurance", it's just liability insurance for her business in general. She may not have a clue about insurance for candles.

I'm NO expert, but hopefully someone else will chime in. If I remember correctly, from when I was reading up on this stuff.... if you list your ingredients & then make a claim as to what they may be known to do- that is the equivalent of a medical claim. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I think, with soap, you can say that it's "soap" in whatever scent and that's it.

Well, I don't know what your problem is. I make candles with no soot & no mushrooms & my flames are PERFECTLY STILL & never move & my jars are actually cool to the touch. & I do it with 2% FO with no cure time.

LOVE it! But the background really pisses me off... green grass... leaves on trees....

When I used soy for tarts, I'd wait at least a week to test.

Here's a quickie copy/paste job from the Florida info... 3. The department shall adopt rules related to storage, handling, and recordkeeping requirements for manufacturers of medical devices for human use. ® Cosmetic manufacturer permit.—A cosmetic manufacturer permit is required for any person that manufactures or repackages cosmetics in this state. A person that only labels or changes the labeling of a cosmetic but does not open the container sealed by the manufacturer of the product is exempt from obtaining a permit under this paragraph. 499.015 Registration of drugs, devices, and cosmetics; issuance of certificates of free sale.—(1)(a) Except for those persons exempted from the definition of manufacturer in s. 499.003(31), any person who manufactures, packages, repackages, labels, or relabels a drug, device, or cosmetic in this state must register such drug, device, or cosmetic biennially with the department; pay a fee in accordance with the fee schedule provided by s. 499.041; and comply with this section. The registrant must list each separate and distinct drug, device, or cosmetic at the time of registration. ( The department may not register any product that does not comply with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended, or Title 21 C.F.R. Registration of a product by the department does not mean that the product does in fact comply with all provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended. © The fee for a cosmetic manufacturer permit may not be less than $250 or more than $400 annually. (13) “Cosmetic” means an article, with the exception of soap, that is:(a) Intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on; introduced into; or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance; or ( Intended for use as a component of any such article.

http://www.indiebusinessblog.com/legal-soup-are-we-headed-for-a-patchwork-quilt-of-cosmetics-laws/ http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0499/0499.html

The question I keep thinking is 'Why do that?' I don't make votives; am I missing something?

You pour paraffin over a votive candle in a votive holder? Or maybe I don't understand the question..

http://southerngardenscents.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=86&zenid=7rjpp8msq5ghq9oter4fdn0230

I've had more hits than misses with Candlewic's Extreme scents.

I've never used CBA, but the consensus seems to be that it can make a beautiful candle with no HT. Evidently getting that wax to throw is extremely difficult.

David, do you have a website?

ok, what the heck does this stuff really smell like? Is it similar to anything else?

ok, all of you people that get to go visit your suppliers in person.................. you're starting to tick me off! Color me jealous, lol

You're welcome. They're going out today.

I have some, but I haven't used it yet. I can send a sniffie if you'd like.

From Mayo Clinic: Is ear candling a safe way to remove earwax? Answer from Charles W. Beatty, M.D. Ear candling — a technique that involves placing a lit, hollow, cone-shaped candle into the ear canal — can cause serious injury and isn't considered an effective treatment for any condition. The theory behind ear candling, also called ear coning or thermal auricular therapy, is that the heat from the flame will create suction that draws the earwax into the hollow candle. Ear candling has also been touted as a treatment for sinus infections and as a way to improve hearing. Research shows, however, that ear candling is ineffective at removing earwax. In fact, the technique can actually push earwax deeper into the ear canal. Ear candling can also lead to: Deposits of candle wax in the ear canal Burns to the face, hair, scalp, ear canal, eardrum and middle ear Puncture of the eardrum

New Directions has soy butter. http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/soy-butter-p-1640.html