> If someone sells crap and survives with profits, > that's because there are plenty of dolts out there > who "buy the pitch'' without independent research > or trials. Who's the guilty, [if there is one] party
> here? This would be truer if those making "the pitch" weren't also using politicians to legislate away any other choices but "the pitch". Here in Canada, starting Jan 1st, every product on the shelf in a Health Food store MUST have a Drug Identification Number (DIN) to be sold. (This is to protect us from those unscrupulous herb dealers.) Guess how hard it is to obtain a DIN? Guess which products WON'T get one? (Try CS) Oh, yeah, each person trying to obtain a DIN must also obtain a Site License. What does that mean? It means having facilities equal to a commercial kitchen. I have a friend who makes an herbal salve that she sells. She has been apprised that, if she uses the word "natural", she has to have the commercial kitchen facilities. If she doesn't, she can make it in her garage on a sheet of plywood. How will I continue selling CS in Canada? (I'm not getting a DIN!) Plant Health Stimulator. I assume they will not require a DIN to sell fertilizer. Would I need a DIN for fish emulsion? Unlikely. Actually, I've sent Health Canada (oxymoron!) an email asking them if I do. No answer yet. Are we the guilty party here for not taking the political action needed to stop this? Yes, if you believe that votes actually mean anything. If you believe that bought politicians give a darn about their constituents. OK, if we rose up enmasse and started throwing out politicians right and left, they would likely listen to us even though bought, but my confidence in that happening is less than great (read that, non-existent). Oh, dear, a cynical rant, just when I am trying to approach life hopefully. Terry ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. Instructions for unsubscribing may be found at: http://silverlist.org To post, address your message to: [email protected] Silver-list archive: http://escribe.com/health/thesilverlist/index.html List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
