Use this decision tree when you know the task but not the safest first guide.
What are you trying to do?
- Selling: Audit claims → check IFRA → choose packing SOP → publish only conservative listing copy. Start this path
- Candles: Build formula record → run burn-test loop → check IFRA candle category → review claim wording. Start this path
- Shipping: Check SDS/carrier rules → pack with inner containment → photograph → record damage feedback. Start this path
- Consulting: Define non-medical scope → intake preferences → refer sensitive questions → audit marketing copy. Start this path
- Cleaning: Decide cleaning vs disinfecting → check surface guide → remove kill/mold/pest claims. Start this path
- Commercial scent: Pick pilot room → check device/SDS/HVAC → post notice → log complaints. Start this path
- Formulating: Match supplier IFRA certificate → calculate finished percentage → record batch changes. Start this path
Safe routing for sensitive questions
If the question involves medical care, pregnancy, pets, children, ingestion, poisoning, emergency exposure, disease, symptoms, medication, mental health, or adverse reaction, do not use a guide as advice. Contact qualified clinical, veterinary, poison-control, emergency, legal, carrier, or regulatory help.
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