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lakabey-0 · ‎05-23-2022

Do we need permission USDA to sell organic dried cochineal?

ckimodog · ‎05-23-2022

Here's a link you can research:

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/

Not sure if it is permitted on ebay. Someone else here may know differently.

For what it's worth, I don't think dried bugs would be a big seller, but that's just me.

Good luck for what ever you find out.

lacemaker3 · ‎05-23-2022

There is a market for cochineal, because they contain a beautiful red pigment that can be used for dying fabric, and making medieval-style paint for doing illuminated manuscripts.

ckimodog · ‎05-23-2022

@lacemaker3

I knew someone would know and of course it was you. 😊 Thanks for the tip. My question is can they be shipped outside of their country and is there any restrictions? Thanks in advance.

gurlcat · ‎05-23-2022

Ha, if "dried bugs" is the whole descriptor, I could think of 3 uses right offhand: fertilizer, reptile food, and mounted display specimen. But fabric dye? --Just goes to show there are probably tons of uses most people wouldn't even guess, but those who DO know ......they'd be on Ebay. That's why I love this place.

prana_organic · ‎05-23-2022

It will not be a problem anywhere.

lacemaker3 · ‎05-23-2022

@ckimodog, I don't know what the rules and restrictions are regarding something like cochineal.

I know that it can be marketed legally in the USA, because I have used it. You can get it from merchants that sell natural dyes. I don't think they are produced here, although it's possible that they may live in the southwest.

I didn't mention it before, but cochineal is also used to produce natural food coloring, and in fact it is much safer and better for you than most of the other red food coloring that is available. So it may be covered by food regulations, but since it's natural and very safe, I don't know what the limitations would be.

maxine*j · ‎05-23-2022

@lacemaker3 wrote:
There is a market for cochineal, because they contain a beautiful red pigment that can be used for dying fabric, and making medieval-style paint for doing illuminated manuscripts.

And maraschino cherries used to get their bright red color from cochineal extract, which I think is still an FDA-approved food and cosmetic additive. But Red Dye #40 is a lot cheaper.

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evelyb30 · ‎05-23-2022

I'm old. When I heard "cochineal' my first thought was red dye; I don't see how fabric dye would be a problem. If it's sold as food grade maybe. It's the old red dye used in Native American weavings, and I'm told comes from Central and South America. The Maya and Aztecs used it too. You can buy it on the River and "other sites specializing in handmade items". I think even Wally World has it on their website. Got curious and went looking.

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donsdetour · ‎05-23-2022

You as a seller are responsible for what you sell and to know if you can or not.

Rules and regulations of your country as well as the rules and regs of countries you will sell to: as well as site rules and regs...

A lot to have to research for you before selling organic items....

gurlcat · ‎05-23-2022

@donsdetour wrote:
You as a seller are responsible for what you sell and to know if you can or not.

Rules and regulations of your country as well as the rules and regs of countries you will sell to: as well as site rules and regs...

A lot to have to research for you before selling organic items....

Isn't that what he's trying to do by asking here? I mean not that it's the only place to get answers but I very often get them here quicker than anywhere else, and if not THE answer then a point in the right direction.
Of course a seller is responsible for what they sell, and this seller is trying to do just that, rather than go commando and risk a demerit, or worse.

janet9988 · ‎05-23-2022

The OP just needs to ask the USDA this question.

Plus they should ask their government if they can export that.

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donsdetour · ‎05-23-2022

@gurlcat wrote:
@donsdetour wrote:
You as a seller are responsible for what you sell and to know if you can or not.

Rules and regulations of your country as well as the rules and regs of countries you will sell to: as well as site rules and regs...

A lot to have to research for you before selling organic items....

Isn't that what he's trying to do by asking here? I mean not that it's the only place to get answers but I very often get them here quicker than anywhere else, and if not THE answer then a point in the right direction.
Of course a seller is responsible for what they sell, and this seller is trying to do just that, rather than go commando and risk a demerit, or worse.

internet search engine will provide such faster then on this site. Import export laws are what they need to know.