Welcome to the September issue of the NIRC Newsletter

In This Issue
-Interview on Product Testing with Cindy Jones of SageScript Inst.
-Submit your Article to NIRC
-Welcome New Pledge Members
-Advertising Opportunities For Pledge Members
-Discount Opportunities
-Truth In Labeling

New Articles/Interviews:

Interview on Product Testing with Cindy Jones of Sagescript Institute, LLC

NIRC Staff member Lisa Valentine recently had the opportunity to interview Cindy Jones of Sagescript Institute about the importance of testing your products for microbial contamination. Here are the questions and answers to this interview.

1. What can you tell us about yourself that is not on your website?
2. Why is it so important to have your products tested?
3. What is the process that a product goes through when you test it?
4. What has your experience been with natural preservative systems? Are there any worth investing in?
5. Lately there has been a lot of press regarding certain combinations of herbal extracts and essential oils and employing Hurdle Technology to create a natural preservative. What are your thoughts regarding this and its efficacy?
6. You mention that you are available for 5 different Scientific Consultations. Can you elaborate a little about these consultations?

An interview is always good as it forces me to organize my thoughts, do some reflection and evaluate my goals. My background sometimes seems a disorganized jumble of various disciplines and interests, but there really is a pattern. My interests have always been in understanding the nature of life, which is basically, biology! This interest was fostered as a child by gardening, hiking, camping and doing plant identification. These interests led me to study biology in college, earning degrees that finally led to a Ph.D. in biochemistry - or understanding life at the chemical or molecular level. READ MORE......

Submit your Article to NIRC:

The NIRC is a non-profit organization with a volunteer advisory panel. The support we receive from our Pledge Members through articles and advertising is very much appreciated.  Would you like to share your article with other NIRC Pledge Members?

Click here to read how to submit your article.

Welcome New Pledge Members:

We would like to send a warm welcome to the latest NIRC Pledge Members. Here is the list of Companies that have taken the 'Truth in Labeling' pledge this past quarter:

Absolutely Pure, Askora, Aspen Leaf Soap Factory, Atrinco Trading, Balmybars Natural Skincare, Belle Essence, Belle's Botanicals, Besso de Natura Cosmetics, Big Moon Mountain, Blooming Lotus, Body Language Soaps LLC, Classic Soap Shoppe, Crimson Moon, Enchanted Greetings, LLC, Essence of Esther, Everyday Solutions Rx, Floratherapy by Ely, G&M Essentials, Gourmet Body Treats, Handmade Natural Beauty, Hannah's Skin Kare, Johnston & Co. Soaps, Kai Personal Care Collection, Karma Naturals Soapworks, Kettler's Cottage Crafts, Le Savon Maison Natural Soap Company, Marie Chantal, Matties Makeovers/Makeup Junky, Mermaid's Purse LLC, MilanMinerals, Moore Naturally LLC, Natural Earth Essentials, Natural Goddess Creations, Natural Whispers, Olive My Skin, Practical Potions, Inc, Pure Skin Formulations, LLC, Purely Shea, Seaside Naturals, Sebona Naturals, Shambhala Soaps, Shebas Secrets, Siradell, Skin Profile, Snowdriftfarm Farm, Inc., SoftSkins, The Eynsham Soap Company, The Soap Deck, The Toteg Tribe Company, Tortue Rouge Ltd, Tres Belle Skin Care, Two Sisters Bath & Body, Inc., UGloGirl Cosmetics, LLC, Wild Woozle Soap Co, 32 Degrees North/Island Comfort

Advertising Opportunities Available for Pledge Members

Check out our Web Site for Advertising Opportunities. We offer a discount package for pledge members wishing to advertise with us. CHECK IT OUT NOW....

We also invite you to visit and support the other companies who have taken the NIRC Truth In Labeling Pledge. CHECK IT OUT NOW....

Discount Opportunities-Pledge Members Supporting Each Other

1. National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy

National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy is offering NIRC Members a special Summer-time discount to join as a new member of NAHA or if you are an expired member of NAHA to renew. Please indicate in the Special Requests Box or on the Membership Form 'NIRC" member summer-time discount 10% off. Even more discounts on New or Renewing Membership when registering for WOA VI Conference. www.naha.org email: info@naha.org

2. ESutras entire product range!

A'isha Bauer of ESutras would love to offer a 10% discount to NIRC pledge members this summer on the ESutras entire product range!
Just create an account - shop and at the checkout type this code! CODE : ESSUMMER
You can visit her website here: http://esutras.com/esutra/ For any questions you can email her at cs@esutras.com or info@esutras.com

3. Discount from Herbal Natures

Any NIRC member who purchases from Herbal Natures, http://www.herbalnatures.com can enjoy a 10% discount! The shopping cart will not figure the discount, but will be manually figured before the order is processed. Just add: "NIRC pledge member" in the comments section of your order form"

If any other pledge members would like to offer a discount, please contact us at nirc@naturalingredient.org for more details.

Truth in Labeling

Learn about our Natural Product Labeling Guidelines and encourage others to Take the Pledge. GO THERE NOW...

We are committed to bringing you the latest information and benefits for NIRC Pledge Members. This is an interactive site so let us know if there are any particular topics you would like us to explore in the future.

Naturally Yours,

The NIRC Advisory Board

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