{"id":399,"date":"2023-04-05T16:08:51","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T14:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laboratoireslelegard.com\/?post_type=product&p=399"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:52:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:52:20","slug":"complete-soap-maker-training","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.laboratoireslelegard.com\/en\/product\/complete-soap-maker-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete soap maker training"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

We are delighted to guide you through our comprehensive training course on starting a business and soap making. This course is ideal for people who want to launch their own artisanal soap-making business, or simply to learn the basics of starting a business and making soap. If you want to grow your business, this course is for you! By the end of this training course, you will have a good understanding of the regulatory framework governing the setting up of your laboratory and the development and manufacture of cold-processed soaps, and you will be able to complete and draft your DIPs.
<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

We invite you to explore the training program in detail.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"complete\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Part I:<\/b>  <\/span>Starting a business<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Foundation of a business<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

                          Various forms of status, declarations, institutional bodies<\/span><\/p>\n

                          Mandatory requirements and regulatory texts governing a cosmetic establishment<\/span><\/p>\n

Accounting concepts, expenses, balance sheets, income statements, profits, losses<\/span><\/p>\n

Calculating the cost price of a finished product<\/span><\/p>\n

Calculating gross margin and net margin<\/span><\/p>\n

Establish a multiplier coefficient, a margin rate, a markup rate<\/span><\/p>\n

Break-even point calculation<\/span><\/p>\n

VAT calculation<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Relationship to trade <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Find prospects<\/span><\/p>\n

Sales stages<\/span><\/p>\n

Product marketing<\/span><\/p>\n

Additional sales <\/span><\/p>\n

Part II: General information on cosmetics<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Part III:<\/b> Soap development and manufacturing<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Safety and Equipment<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) <\/span><\/p>\n

Laboratory prohibitions<\/span><\/p>\n

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) <\/span><\/p>\n

The essential equipment for soap making <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Choice of Raw Materials<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Fats (origin, characteristics, and properties)<\/span><\/p>\n

Alkaline agents
<\/span><\/p>\n

3.  <\/strong>I<\/strong>Saponification index and software<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Saponification Index \u2013 General Information<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentation of existing software<\/span><\/p>\n

Calculation of saponification indices<\/span><\/p>\n

            4. <\/strong>Over-lubrication<\/b><\/h4>\n

Generality \u2013 Definition<\/span><\/p>\n

The different types of over-lubrication<\/span><\/p>\n

The choice of overgreasing<\/span><\/p>\n

The iodine index and its use<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Composition of a formula<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Proportions of fats<\/span><\/p>\n

Choice of overgreasing<\/span><\/p>\n

Determining the amount of soda and water<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Manufacturing process<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Principle of saponification<\/span><\/p>\n

The different types of saponification<\/span><\/p>\n

Monitoring the saponification reaction<\/span><\/p>\n

Safety<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Traceability and Quality Control<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Batch sheets<\/span><\/p>\n

Drying treatment<\/span><\/p>\n

pH measurement<\/span><\/p>\n

Stability study<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Special cases (honey soap, honey soap, etc.)<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Part IV:<\/b> Additives<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Perfumes<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Presentation of the different types of fragrances<\/span><\/p>\n

Introduction to IFRA (International Fragrance Association)<\/span><\/p>\n

Verification of compliance with IFRA<\/span><\/p>\n

Calculation of allergens<\/span><\/p>\n

Incorporation into soap<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Dyes and Pigments<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Study of different dyes, pigments, and their incorporation into soap<\/span><\/p>\n

3. <\/strong>Exf<\/strong>lubricants<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Choice of exfoliants and incorporation stage<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Other<\/b> assets<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Selection of assets and their incorporation
<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Practical cases<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Part V:<\/b>  Common problems and their solutions
<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Part VI:<\/b> Cosmetics regulations
<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

1. G<\/strong>generalities<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

2. Regulatory context<\/strong> : <\/span><\/h4>\n

European Cosmetics Regulation 1223\/2009 <\/span><\/p>\n

The regulatory authorities (ANSM, DGCCRF, customs)<\/span><\/p>\n

The SCCS<\/span><\/p>\n

The European Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP)
<\/span><\/p>\n

3. The Product Information File (PIF)<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

General information \u2013 Contents of the file<\/span><\/p>\n

Help with writing Part 1
<\/span><\/p>\n

Writing Part 2A:<\/span><\/p>\n