Kentucky · Direct-to-Consumer Compliance
Candles, incense, sachets and home fragrance sold direct to Kentucky customers
Decide if it is home decor, a skin-applied cosmetic, or something with drug claims. The category sets which federal rules apply.
Show product identity, net quantity, business name and address, plus any caution or hazard wording that applies. Candles should carry burn-safety cautions.
Register for Kentucky sales tax and keep wellness claims off the label and the listing.
| Item | Rule | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| Candles, wax melts | Consumer product; label identity, quantity, maker address and cautions | CPSC / FTC |
| Fragrance applied to skin | Cosmetic: MoCRA labeling, safety substantiation, adverse-event reporting | FDA |
| Health or treatment claims | Claims can turn a product into an unapproved drug | FDA / FTC |
| Retail sale | Taxable at the 6% state rate; no local sales tax | KY Dept. of Revenue |
Do I need a Kentucky license to sell candles?
No Kentucky license specific to candles or incense turned up in this review. Confirm with your city or county for a business license.
Can I sell room spray?
Yes as a household product, but do not apply it to skin in your marketing. Skin-use sprays are cosmetics.
Can I say it relieves anxiety?
No. Treatment claims can make a product a drug.