How to label your sliced Soap Loaves

If you've bought a White Label Soap Loaf, sliced it into smaller bars, and are now getting ready to add your own label — there are a few things you need to know. This includes both practical steps and legal responsibilities. Here's a clear breakdown of what matters. 

1. Product Name

You need to label each slice with a clear product name, e.g. “Lavender Soap” or “Citrus & Mint Handmade Soap”.

2. Ingredients List

• INCI format is required (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients). - (can be found on the product label and the website: materials/ingredients)

• Include allergenic substances from fragrance/essential oils (e.g. Linalool, Limonene, Citral. (can be found on the product label and the website: materials/ingredients) 

3. Weight

• State the net weight of the sliced soap, e.g. “Approx. 100g”.

• It’s best to weigh each slice after cutting and round conservatively.

4. Batch Number

• Each slice must carry a batch number for traceability, This helps in the event of a recall or customer complaint. (can be found on the soap loaf label)  

5. Responsible Person Address

• The label must include the name and address of the responsible business (usually the reseller if he wants to be Responsible Person).

• This is required under UK and EU cosmetics regulations.

If you’d like AW Aromatics to act as the Responsible Person for your product, your label must include the following information:

AW Aromatics Ltd, Block B Parkwood Business Park, 75 Parkwood Road, Sheffield, S3 8AL

6. Use By / Best Before

Best before date can be found an the soap loaf label. 

7. Product Warnings (if applicable)

If there are specific usage instructions or warnings (e.g. “Avoid contact with eyes”), they should be printed on the label..

8. Claims & Marketing

• No unproven claims like “heals eczema” or “antibacterial” unless properly tested and authorised.

• "Handmade," “Vegan,” and “Cruelty-Free” are fine if true.

Optional Extras

• Brand logo and design

• Barcodes (if selling in retail or through distributors)

• Website or contact info

Label Example

Front Label (Customer-Facing Side)
Lavender Fields Handmade Soap
Calming scent with pure lavender essential oil
Approx. 100g

Back Label (Regulatory Info Side) Ingredients (INCI): Sodium Olivate, Sodium Cocoate, Aqua, Glycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool*, Limonene* *Naturally occurring in essential oils

Best used within 12 months of opening / by 31.12.2027

Batch No.:04/09/25 slhcs-25

Made in the UK

Made by: AW Aromatics Ltd, Block B Parkwood Business Park, 75 Parkwood Road, Sheffield, S3 8AL 

Vegan | Cruelty-Free | Handmade