FDA Globalization Act of 2008

[Guest guest]

I see my below email didnt make it to the group.

Begin forwarded message:

> From: " R. Lorenti Jr. " <mlorenti@...>

> Date: July 1, 2008 1:29:37 PM SST

>

> Subject: Re: FDA Globalization Act of 2008

>

> DEAR GROUP,

>

> Why dont we get an organized group petition and send it in (someone

> said we are 4000 strong). I dont really know how to do this so we

> can all be under one petition then send to: virgil.miller@...

> Here is the petition from:

http://www.indiebusinessblog.com/indie_business/2008/06/stop-the-fda-gl.html?cid\

=120730550#comment-120730550

>

> Petition

>

> We are the owners of small cosmetics companies, and the customers

> who love their products.

>

> We understand that laws must be in place to protect everyone from

> unsafe products, but we are outraged by the Draft Legislation that

> would require small cosmetics companies to pay thousands of dollars

> a year in registration fees and comply with burdensome paperwork

> that would serve only to put them out of business.

>

> If passed the legislation would deny thousands of families the

> ability to earn an honest living, and also deprive consumers of the

> variety of cosmetics and personal care products available to choose

> from.

>

> We oppose this law and condemn any companies that support it as

> being interested only in creating an unlevel playing field where

> small and family owned businesses will be forced from the

> marketplace before they even get a chance to start out.

>

> We urge you, as our representatives in Congress, to stop this law

> which would serve only to make it even harder for families to

> support themselves. We call instead for a real and meaningful

> discussion about how Congressional goals can be accomplished without

> enacting unfair laws that make it impossible for small businesses to

> survive.

>

> In signing this Petition, we formally request that the Discussion

> Draft of the FDA Globalization Act of 2008 be marked up so that the

> legitimate concerns of small businesses and the consumers they serve

> can be translated into reasonable laws that protect consumers

> without also killing small businesses by making them pay unfair fees

> and comply with burdensome paperwork.

>

> We sincerely thank you for your time.

>

>

> Maybe someone has access to a webpage that when signed the

> information will stay on the site. Let me ask my web guy. If we can

> just spread one link, that everyone can sign, then the link owner

> can email the signatures to the above email address. Any ideas??? We

> do ned to stick together on this issue. This is absurd and just

> another example of America trying yet again to snuff out the small

> business owner. Lets work together on this!!!!

>

> Have a great day,

> R. Lorenti Jr.

> mlorenti@...

> www.sensatia.com

> YM id: sensatia_botanicals

>

[Guest guest]

I sure did sign the petition already. Here is the link for those who

havent yet.

If you still enjoy making handmade soaps and body care products

without the government sticking their nose in your soap kettle please

sign this petition:

http://www.indiebusinessblog.com/indie_business/2008/06/stop-the-fda-gl.html

Have a great day,

R. Lorenti Jr.

mlorenti@...

www.sensatia.com

On Jul 4, 2008, at 11:43 PM, Glenbrook Farm wrote:

> That is possible but most crafters want to be independent without

> obscene

>

> fees imposed on them, so this time we fight it .

>

> This is the only option right we have ,fight back.

>

> Have you all signed the petition and sent letters?

>

> Lucinda /President

>

> America's Favorite Herb Shop!

> Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Such Inc.

> Bulk Herbs, Spices, Teas, Essential oils

> www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs

>

> _____

>

> From: [mailto:

> ]

> On Behalf Of Marie Auclair

> Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 7:28 PM

>

> Subject: Re: FDA Globalization Act of 2008

>

> While I have pondered this idea many times, I would like to point out

> that the FDA globalization act 2008 would impose the $2000 fee for

> each location. So, if we were to form some kind of umbrella

> organization/coop the only way we could save any money on the fees

> would be to work under one roof.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I sure did sign the petition already. Here is the link for those who

havent yet.

If you still enjoy making handmade soaps and body care products

without the government sticking their nose in your soap kettle please

sign this petition:

http://www.indiebusinessblog.com/indie_business/2008/06/stop-the-fda-gl.html

Have a great day,

R. Lorenti Jr.

mlorenti@...

www.sensatia.com

On Jul 4, 2008, at 11:43 PM, Glenbrook Farm wrote:

> That is possible but most crafters want to be independent without

> obscene

>

> fees imposed on them, so this time we fight it .

>

> This is the only option right we have ,fight back.

>

> Have you all signed the petition and sent letters?

>

> Lucinda /President

>

> America's Favorite Herb Shop!

> Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Such Inc.

> Bulk Herbs, Spices, Teas, Essential oils

> www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs

>

> _____

>

> From: [mailto:

> ]

> On Behalf Of Marie Auclair

> Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 7:28 PM

>

> Subject: Re: FDA Globalization Act of 2008

>

> While I have pondered this idea many times, I would like to point out

> that the FDA globalization act 2008 would impose the $2000 fee for

> each location. So, if we were to form some kind of umbrella

> organization/coop the only way we could save any money on the fees

> would be to work under one roof.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

saw it but I thot the idea was to just go ahead and

sign the IBN petition???

--- " R. Lorenti Jr. " <mlorenti@...>

wrote:

> I see my below email didnt make it to the group.

>

> Begin forwarded message:

>

> > From: " R. Lorenti Jr. "

> <mlorenti@...>

> > Date: July 1, 2008 1:29:37 PM SST

> >

> > Subject: Re: FDA Globalization Act

> of 2008

> >

> > DEAR GROUP,

> >

> > Why dont we get an organized group petition and

> send it in (someone

> > said we are 4000 strong). I dont really know how

> to do this so we

> > can all be under one petition then send to:

> virgil.miller@...

> > Here is the petition from:

>

http://www.indiebusinessblog.com/indie_business/2008/06/stop-the-fda-gl.html?cid\

=120730550#comment-120730550

> >

> > Petition

> >

> > We are the owners of small cosmetics companies,

> and the customers

> > who love their products.

> >

> > We understand that laws must be in place to

> protect everyone from

> > unsafe products, but we are outraged by the Draft

> Legislation that

> > would require small cosmetics companies to pay

> thousands of dollars

> > a year in registration fees and comply with

> burdensome paperwork

> > that would serve only to put them out of business.

> >

> > If passed the legislation would deny thousands of

> families the

> > ability to earn an honest living, and also deprive

> consumers of the

> > variety of cosmetics and personal care products

> available to choose

> > from.

> >

> > We oppose this law and condemn any companies that

> support it as

> > being interested only in creating an unlevel

> playing field where

> > small and family owned businesses will be forced

> from the

> > marketplace before they even get a chance to start

> out.

> >

> > We urge you, as our representatives in Congress,

> to stop this law

> > which would serve only to make it even harder for

> families to

> > support themselves. We call instead for a real and

> meaningful

> > discussion about how Congressional goals can be

> accomplished without

> > enacting unfair laws that make it impossible for

> small businesses to

> > survive.

> >

> > In signing this Petition, we formally request that

> the Discussion

> > Draft of the FDA Globalization Act of 2008 be

> marked up so that the

> > legitimate concerns of small businesses and the

> consumers they serve

> > can be translated into reasonable laws that

> protect consumers

> > without also killing small businesses by making

> them pay unfair fees

> > and comply with burdensome paperwork.

> >

> > We sincerely thank you for your time.

> >

> >

> > Maybe someone has access to a webpage that when

> signed the

> > information will stay on the site. Let me ask my

> web guy. If we can

> > just spread one link, that everyone can sign, then

> the link owner

> > can email the signatures to the above email

> address. Any ideas??? We

> > do ned to stick together on this issue. This is

> absurd and just

> > another example of America trying yet again to

> snuff out the small

> > business owner. Lets work together on this!!!!

> >

> > Have a great day,

> > R. Lorenti Jr.

> > mlorenti@...

> > www.sensatia.com

> > YM id: sensatia_botanicals

> >

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

[Guest guest]

Just wanted to remind everyone, that along with the petition is a 6 page letter

that is going along with the petition and signatures.

Sincerely,

http://www.herbalnatures.com

Nature's Goodness Blended for Natural Beauty

> I see my below email didnt make it to the group.

>

> Begin forwarded message:

>

> > From: " R. Lorenti Jr. "

> <mlorentisensatia (DOT) com>

> > Date: July 1, 2008 1:29:37 PM SST

> >

> > Subject: Re: FDA Globalization Act

> of 2008

> >

> > DEAR GROUP,

> >

> > Why dont we get an organized group petition and

> send it in (someone

> > said we are 4000 strong). I dont really know how

> to do this so we

> > can all be under one petition then send to:

> virgil.miller@ mail.house. gov

> > Here is the petition from:

>

http://www.indiebus inessblog. com/indie_ business/ 2008/06/stop- the-fda-gl.

html?cid= 120730550# comment-12073055 0

> >

> > Petition

> >

> > We are the owners of small cosmetics companies,

> and the customers

> > who love their products.

> >

> > We understand that laws must be in place to

> protect everyone from

> > unsafe products, but we are outraged by the Draft

> Legislation that

> > would require small cosmetics companies to pay

> thousands of dollars

> > a year in registration fees and comply with

> burdensome paperwork

> > that would serve only to put them out of business.

> >

> > If passed the legislation would deny thousands of

> families the

> > ability to earn an honest living, and also deprive

> consumers of the

> > variety of cosmetics and personal care products

> available to choose

> > from.

> >

> > We oppose this law and condemn any companies that

> support it as

> > being interested only in creating an unlevel

> playing field where

> > small and family owned businesses will be forced

> from the

> > marketplace before they even get a chance to start

> out.

> >

> > We urge you, as our representatives in Congress,

> to stop this law

> > which would serve only to make it even harder for

> families to

> > support themselves. We call instead for a real and

> meaningful

> > discussion about how Congressional goals can be

> accomplished without

> > enacting unfair laws that make it impossible for

> small businesses to

> > survive.

> >

> > In signing this Petition, we formally request that

> the Discussion

> > Draft of the FDA Globalization Act of 2008 be

> marked up so that the

> > legitimate concerns of small businesses and the

> consumers they serve

> > can be translated into reasonable laws that

> protect consumers

> > without also killing small businesses by making

> them pay unfair fees

> > and comply with burdensome paperwork.

> >

> > We sincerely thank you for your time.

> >

> >

> > Maybe someone has access to a webpage that when

> signed the

> > information will stay on the site. Let me ask my

> web guy. If we can

> > just spread one link, that everyone can sign, then

> the link owner

> > can email the signatures to the above email

> address. Any ideas??? We

> > do ned to stick together on this issue. This is

> absurd and just

> > another example of America trying yet again to

> snuff out the small

> > business owner. Lets work together on this!!!!

> >

> > Have a great day,

> > R. Lorenti Jr.

> > mlorentisensatia (DOT) com

> > www.sensatia. com

> > YM id: sensatia_botanicals

> >

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am not a member of Indie, is this going from this group?

If so, there is an online petition website that can be set up.

Best Regards,

[Guest guest]

,

Thanks, I thought I had to be a member.

Best Regards,

[Guest guest]

yes

in the beginning DM had it set up for members only -

and then she changed it. which makes more ense if

you're seriously committed to fighting it!! ;o) I

almost set up a separate website myself I was so

irritated by all that!!! and be sure to also send

letters to your state reps!

you can lok up your state here

http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/index.html

Thanks for caring

Willow

--- / Hammond Farm <hammond4h@...> wrote:

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> Thanks, I thought I had to be a member.

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> Best Regards,

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[Guest guest]

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Originally, the blog was set up to gauge interest and participation on this

issue.  After that, the blog was posted with access to everyone, simply because

it affect everyone!

 

Spread the word!  We need as many signatures as we can get - the letter that has

been prepared is in it's final stage.  The letter, along with the petition, and

some other information will be sent to Washington very soon.........

Sincerely,

http://www.herbalnatures.com

Nature's Goodness Blended for Natural Beauty

From: / Hammond Farm <hammond4h@...>

Subject: Re: FDA Globalization Act of 2008

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 6:35 PM

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Thanks, I thought I had to be a member.

Best Regards,

[Guest guest]

YEs shse still had under 600 signatures the 8th

--- McCullough <herbaltech2@...> wrote:

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> Originally, the blog was set up to gauge interest

> and participation on this issue.  After that, the

> blog was posted with access to everyone, simply

> because it affect everyone!

>  

> Spread the word!  We need as many signatures as we

> can get - the letter that has been prepared is in

> it's final stage.  The letter, along with the

> petition, and some other information will be sent to

> Washington very soon.........

>

> Sincerely,

>

> http://www.herbalnatures.com

> Nature's Goodness Blended for Natural Beauty

>

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> From: / Hammond Farm <hammond4h@...>

> Subject: Re: FDA Globalization Act

> of 2008

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> Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 6:35 PM

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[Guest guest]

600 is not much considering the amount of people on this list.

There should be 4,600 at least , unless of course you don't want to make

soap or bath salts

Have you noticed how the outbreak of salmonella corresponds to how much

support the FDA needs at the time?

Create a " big scary monster out there " so that the FDA can get more support

and money.

I don't believe that there is a huge outbreak of salmonella. especially

when they can't find the source

Lucinda /President

America's Favorite Herb Shop!

Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Such Inc.

Bulk Herbs, Spices, Teas, Essential oils

www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs

_____

From: [mailto: ]

On Behalf Of L M DiCenzo

Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 10:59 AM

Subject: Re: Re: FDA Globalization Act of 2008

YEs shse still had under 600 signatures the 8th

--- McCullough <herbaltech2@ <mailto:herbaltech2%40>

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> Originally, the blog was set up to gauge interest

> and participation on this issue. After that, the

> blog was posted with access to everyone, simply

> because it affect everyone!

>

> Spread the word! We need as many signatures as we

> can get - the letter that has been prepared is in

> it's final stage. The letter, along with the

> petition, and some other information will be sent to

> Washington very soon.........

>

> Sincerely,

>

> http://www.herbalna <http://www.herbalnatures.com> tures.com

> Nature's Goodness Blended for Natural Beauty

>

>

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> From: / Hammond Farm <hammond4h (DOT)

<mailto:hammond4h%40> com>

> Subject: Re: FDA Globalization Act

> of 2008

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[Guest guest]

I know Lucinda,

They can pin point a macine on Mars and operate from here ......

But they can't find out a salmonella source ?????

Personally - I don't buy it - not for a minute !!!

Toni in SC   

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> Subject: Re: FDA Globalization Act

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[Guest guest]

I agree wholeheartedly Lucinda.  The squeaky wheel will get the

grease............

 

Time and again it has been said that we Americans will complain, but do nothing.

Sincerely,

http://www.herbalnatures.com

Nature's Goodness Blended for Natural Beauty

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> Subject: Re: FDA Globalization Act

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[Guest guest]

I absolutely have!

Frieda

At 10:43 AM 7/4/2008, you wrote:

>That is possible but most crafters want to be independent without obscene

>

>fees imposed on them, so this time we fight it .

>

>This is the only option right we have ,fight back.

>

>Have you all signed the petition and sent letters?

>

>Lucinda /President

>

>America's Favorite Herb Shop!

>Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Such Inc.

>Bulk Herbs, Spices, Teas, Essential oils

>www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs

[Guest guest]

I not only signed the petition, but sent the copy to the Virgil

listed there, and to our local Congressman.

Frieda

At 12:11 AM 7/5/2008, you wrote:

>I sure did sign the petition already. Here is the link for those who

>havent yet.

>

>If you still enjoy making handmade soaps and body care products

>without the government sticking their nose in your soap kettle please

>sign this petition:

>

><http://www.indiebusinessblog.com/indie_business/2008/06/stop-the-fda-gl.html>h\

ttp://www.indiebusinessblog.com/indie_business/2008/06/stop-the-fda-gl.html

>

>Have a great day,

> R. Lorenti Jr.

><mailto:mlorenti%40sensatia.com>mlorenti@...

>www.sensatia.com

>

>On Jul 4, 2008, at 11:43 PM, Glenbrook Farm wrote:

>

> > That is possible but most crafters want to be independent without

> > obscene

> >

> > fees imposed on them, so this time we fight it .

> >

> > This is the only option right we have ,fight back.

> >

> > Have you all signed the petition and sent letters?

> >

> > Lucinda /President

> >

> > America's Favorite Herb Shop!

> > Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Such Inc.

> > Bulk Herbs, Spices, Teas, Essential oils

> > www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs

> >

> > _____

> >

> > From:

> <mailto:%40>@...

> m

> [mailto:<mailto:%40>

> > ]

> > On Behalf Of Marie Auclair

> > Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 7:28 PM

> > <mailto:%40>

> > Subject: Re: FDA Globalization Act of 2008

> >

> > While I have pondered this idea many times, I would like to point out

> > that the FDA globalization act 2008 would impose the $2000 fee for

> > each location. So, if we were to form some kind of umbrella

> > organization/coop the only way we could save any money on the fees

> > would be to work under one roof.

> >

> >

> >

>

>