The Retired Professional Membership is for soapmakers who have retired for soapmaking. They may still make soap for personal use, but do not market or sell to the public. In order to qualify for Retired Professional Membership, the soapmaker must have been a member of the HSMG for at least two years prior to retiring.

Code of Ethics

By joining the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild, you agree to abide by the HSMG Code of Ethics.

Membership Information

The membership will be processed with the name, address and contact information submitted in the shopping cart checkout process. Any information already on file within the HSMG will be updated to reflect the contact information submitted in the cart as we assume that is most the most up-to-date information.

Important Tax Notice

Due to the HSMG’s lobbying and advocacy activities, only 50% of your dues are tax deductible for the calendar year 2012. If you have any questions please consult you tax advisor.

PLEASE NOTE: Your membership will be processed in the HSMG office within 1 business day. At that time you will be sent an email with your member number, membership details and HSMG Member Area log-in information.

YOUR SHOPPING CART REGISTRATION LOG IN WILL NOT WORK IN THE MEMBER AREA.