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Recently, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, with the backing of congressional representatives, and even Holywood  has launched another attempt at scaring consumers into  thinking “big brother is watching out for you ”.  Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010, sponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Ed Markey, D-Mass., and Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisc. Was introduced on Capitol Hill.

While the safe use of ingredients used in personal care products is of the utmost priority, this act will not, and cannot guarantee this.  Charging an annual fee to companies with sales over $1,000,000 sounds good, but in reality, that only proves the companies can afford the fee, not that they are in compliance to rules and regulations!  For those companies that cannot afford the fee?  Simply put, they will be out of business………, but does that mean the company did not offer quality products with GRS – generally regarded as safe, ingredients?  Not at all!

Personal Care Products Council’s president and chief executive officer, Lezlee Westine, stated:  “For decades, the industry has had an impeccable safety record under the existing requirements implemented by FDA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Our products remain among the safest in the marketplace.”  The FDA, Food and Drug Administration, has very explicit requirements for labeling cosmetic products, and the ingredients used in these products.  Why then do we need more legislation, fees, and additional testing on ingredients already GRS – generally regarded as safe?  Perhaps there is a hidden agenda?

Eliminate the competition …. What better way to eliminate the competition than by hiding under the pretense of protecting the consumer?  And, think about it – this legislation does not include imported products.  Imported products, today, and in the future”, still be allowed into our mainstream consumer market without having to adhere to the same regulations as US based businesses.  Larger US manufacturing companies, with off-shore holdings, sitting as board members and advisors on off shore companies, and not having to comply with the same regulations as US only based companies. 

Is the consumer being protected more?  No!  The unsuspecting consumer, thinking all these additional requirements will make their products safer, is being led down the path of political and monetary gain of  large corporations, politicians, and very powerful tax-exempt organizations. 

Once again, the possibility of a smaller  business, to stay in business,  is questionable.  Once again, as a consumer, my choices would be limited to products manufactured by companies able to pay large fees, initiate records for additional testing, and still not be able to actually prove the ingredients used are not going to cause cancer!

Additional reading:

http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h5786ih.txt.pdf

http://www.indiebusinessblog.com/2010/07/21/the-safe-cosmetics-act-of-2010-has-been-introduced/

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Herbal Natures natural deodorant is now available on the web site!  Thank you all for your patience waiting on the release of our newest product.

http://www.herbalnatures.com/nade.html

Recently, one of the product testers, Jackie Lynn Samples, of 2 Virgo Designs, posted a review of Herbal Natures natural deodorant on her blog.  Jump on over and see what she has to say about the product sample she received and take a peek at some of her doggie soaps! http://2virgosdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/08/naturally-sweet.html

Thanks Jackie!

New product in development – natural deodorant.  Looking for product testers for our newest creation.  This is a natural deodorant formulated with coconut oil, organic arrowroot powder, zinc oxide, and meadowfoam oil.  No aluminum or harsh ingredients, and will not clog pores or keep your body from releasing toxins. 

Sweat does not smell.  Bacteria causes body order.  Often your sweat glands are not allowed to flush the toxins from your body because the glands have been sealed off with an anti-perspirant.  Help your body cleanse itself.  Drink plenty of water, dry your underarm area well after bathing, and apply the natural deodorant with a few swipes to the arm pit.

For those who are interested in testing this new deodorant, please send your request to:

melanie@herbalnatures.com

Names will be collected until July 6, 2009, at that time your product will be mailed, along with a feedback form.  You are encouraged to provide honest feedback. Thanks!