List members, This is a CS dealer I contacted. I would guess he is not one of us. His view of the recent blurb from the FDA is different. Please read and comment. God bless you all, Bob ******************* ******************** *******************
We just sent out a letter to our customers regarding a New Ruling by the FDA. That letter follows this note. I hope this answers your question adequately. Yours in Health, Denise Merchant ----------------------------------letter follows: September 2nd, 1999 Dear Friends, This is to inform you of the FDA's "Final Rule" on Colloidal Silver. As of September 16th, 1999, colloidal silver cannot be sold as an OCD (over the counter drug). According to the FDA "Talk Paper," the government wants to "investigate" the "unsubstantiated health claims" being made about colloidal silver in regards to AIDS and some of the "newer" diseases. They also want to investigate the side effect known as "argyria" -- a grayish blue discoloration of the skin. Years ago, argyria was caused by prolonged exposure to silver metal and by inferior colloidal silver solutions produced via the "Grind" method, which deposited ground silver into the system. The Grind method is no longer used. Argyria was diagnosed in LESS THAN 1% of those treated with colloidal silver. Nevertheless, the FDA feels compelled to test colloidal silver (again) to ensure the "safety of the public." Okay. A friend of mine said that the FDA is as arrogant as the IRS, and I have to agree. They approve of how many drugs a year? Have you heard the television commercials for drugs that include a list of side effects such as: dizziness, drowsiness, cramps, diarrhea, headache, etc. Brother! But, have no fear. The FDA has left a BIG loophole in their plan to take colloidal silver away from the masses. As long as the colloidal silver solution is labeled as a "mineral supplement" it can be sold legally. That's it! No problem! All of the manufacturers will now re-label their products and sell them as mineral supplements. I talked to Crystal Wyand at the FDA's Drug Department, and she informed me that because I am the author of The Wonders of Colloidal Silver, and that I sell the book (which is now considered "labeling the product"), my company, AA-MICRO can no longer sell colloidal silver solutions. Ms.Wyand is not sure about the machines because that is handled by the Device Dept. and they have yet to get back to us about that. So, as of September 16th, AA-MICRO will only be selling The Wonders of Colloidal Silver - which is (thank God) protected by the First Amendment. All of us at AA-MICRO want to thank you for your interest in our products. Thank you for all of your support and encouragement. We are still interested in collecting any testimonials you want to share. We are in the process of revising The Wonders of Colloidal Silver, and welcome your comments. If you want to check out the FDA's website, their URL is www.fda.gov. Type in "colloidal silver" in the word search. Check out the "Talk Paper." Our URL is still www.aa-micro.com. You can email us at [email protected]. We appreciate you. Blessings in Health, Dhyana Coburn AA-MICRO 1311 Sierra Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 800/ AA-MICRO (226-4276) -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: [email protected] -or- [email protected] with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the SUBJECT line. To post, address your message to: [email protected] List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
