Hi Nancy! & Greetings to the List, On Tue, 1 Apr 1997, Nancy Berntsen wrote:
> Thanks everybody for your responses to my previous questions. > > Back in Feb. I think, the FDA was supposedly meeting to make some > decisions about sales & distribution of colloidal silver commercially. > Does anyone know the outcome of that or have a referenct to such a > report? > > I've been approached before about selling my homemade CS (by friends). > So far, I only feel at liberty to give them a bottle to use as they > wish, and then encourage them to make their own. It is a lot less complicated that way, and a service of kindness. A lot of people don't want to bother with making it themselves and don't mind buying it at a tremendous reduction from the retail cost. A lot of folks feel $50 a gallon is a great bargain, and really, it is. The retail might be as high as $400 or more. This is very affordable for most people. Those who can't afford it at this price can receive it as a gift (according to need), which is balanced by those who are able to afford it. This way it is possible to recoup the expense of materials, delivery, etc. Even at $50 a gallon, it is hard to "break even" if you are giving a lot away. But it is important that folks have it, I think. Freedom from the established medical system is essential for those who are seeking health, > from where I am sitting. > Does each batch need to be tested for ppm & particle size in that > case(vs. one time testing and keeping with the exact procedure for > personal use)? Anybody willing to share their experience or convictions > about this? Personally, I think that as long as the concentration is consistently below what would cause a Herkx (detox reaction) you are ok. I try to get my solution consistently between 3-8ppm. It is, at best, an aproximation. No one has ever mentioned problems with this method, in regard to being too weak to get good results, or too strong and causing a detox reaction of significance. I have always used a rather complicated method and try to stay to it as close as possible (within reason). It would be a good idea to be more precise if one is planning to "go commercial". If you can get testing done for the reasonable amounts you quoted, it would be fairly easy to make batches of 100 gallons at a time and have it tested by the batch. That is about two days of production runs using 4 of my units simultaneously. If you were to use a final filtration step (utilizing a .1 micron filter) and multiple filters, this would take some time and effort, but greatly improve the product. My two cents. Also, if you are "going commercial", there are a couple of things you will have to do. First, you will have to start a business entity. Second, get insurrance. Third, get a lab/kitchen authorized by local/state health officials. Fourth, likely have the rep from the FDA drop by for an inspection on a regular basis, or have your state/local agent accept the responsibility. When I talked to them, I did so from the standpoint that they had no jurisdiction over a pure mineral element, and as long as the method didn't vary from the period prior to 1938 it was considered a "pre-1938 drug" and was without restrictions in regard to the right to manufacture it. Which threw the ball into the court of the state department of health. I am still toying with the idea of getting the "lab" certified. If you have a thoughtful and conscientious local/state agent, he can be very helpful in this. For me, the cons outweighed the pros, at least for now. It appears to be very do-able on a small scale, at least in Indiana. As laws change, the window of opportunity will slowly shut for the commercial market. I am leaning toward teaching people to make it for themselves and am working on making a video tape to instruct them to do so. The labeling is pretty basic in Indiana and does not require stating the ppm or particle size. The FDA will try to get you to submit your labeling information for their approval. However, if the above manufacturing requirements are upheld, this is outside their jurisdiction...you do not have to comply. I chose not to involve them, why get it started? At one point all the ducks were in a row and I was set to get on-line in about a week. Had to postpone. Maybe some of this information will be useful to someone else. > Kimball Laboratories (801-571-3695) tests for ppm for only $10. > > EMS labs (818 - 568-4065) tests particle size for $200. > > I've used a local environmental lab for ppm testing ($21). I haven't > used either lab, but just thought I'd pass this info along since the > question comes up every so often. > > Nancy Thanks Nancy, good information I can use! God bless you and your family! BTW...there is an excellent new book out on diet by Dr.Rex Russell entitled "What the Bible Says About Healthy Living". It is a thorough analysis of the Biblical laws concerning diet and nutrition, done by a Christian Doctor who was cured from severe diabetes by following this orientation. My copy is in the mail, just ordered it today. You can get it > from Southwest Radio Church, 1-800-652-1144. There are also 5 (1/2 hour) radio broadcasts by brother Russell available for just $15. The book is just $20. What a bargain. Thank God, it is just what I need! SDB > ([email protected]) > http://www.connix.com/~berntsen/ > > *****Some Medicine from the "Good Book"****** > * * > * A merry heart doeth good like a medicine; * > * But a broken spirit drieth the bones. * > * Proverbs 17:22 * > * * > * Call unto me, and I will answer thee, * > * And shew thee great and mighty things, * > * Which thou knowest not. * > * Jeremiah 33:3 * > ********************************************* > >
