What is covered and what needs another path
Covered
- Candles and wax melts
- Sachets and potpourri
- Room and linen sprays without germ claims
Needs a different path
- Perfume or oils applied to skin (cosmetic path)
- Anti-germ or pest claims (EPA pesticide path)
- Anything swallowed or "therapeutic" (food or drug path)
Three compliance steps
A
Sort each product
Decide if it scents air, touches skin, or is ingested. Skin goes to the cosmetics guide.
B
Label it
Show product name, net quantity, your name and address, and any hazard or fire warnings.
C
Register for tax
Non-food goods are taxable. Register with the Louisiana Department of Revenue and your parish.
Quick reference
| Item | Rule | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| Candle or melt | Consumer product; hazard and net-quantity labeling | CPSC / FTC |
| Room spray | Germ-kill claims make it a registered pesticide | EPA |
| Skin oil or perfume | Treated as a cosmetic under MoCRA | FDA |
| Health claims | Claims to treat anxiety or illness risk drug status | FDA / FTC |
FAQ
Do I need a state permit for candles?
Louisiana does not list a specific candle permit among LDAF licenses; confirm with your parish for local business licensing.
Can I say it relieves stress?
Avoid disease or treatment claims; they can turn a scent product into an unapproved drug.
Checklist
- Products sorted by use
- Warnings on every label
- Net quantity stated
- Business name and address
- Tax registration on file
- No health or germ claims