Candles, incense, sachets, potpourri and diffuser blends
Federal Rules ApplyDecide if it is a home fragrance item or a skin product. Skin-applied blends fall under cosmetics (see Body Care)
List contents, a warning for flammable or irritating products, and your business name and address
Register with the Comptroller and collect 6% sales tax on non-food items
| Item | Rule | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| Candles and wax melts | No state license; follow CPSC and FHSA warnings | CPSC / FTC |
| Sprays and diffusers | Hazard labels if the formula is irritating or flammable | CPSC |
| Essential-oil blends for skin | Treated as cosmetics under MoCRA | FDA |
| Sales tax | Non-food items are taxable at 6% | Comptroller |
| Therapeutic claims | Treating or preventing disease makes it a drug claim | FDA / FTC |
The sources reviewed show no state license for home fragrance goods; confirm local business rules with your county.
No. Disease or treatment claims can turn a product into an unapproved drug.
Only if the product is applied to the body.