0. Blogs & News – Gov’t says: NO RIGHT TO FOOD ACCESS
1. Health Freedom of Speech Bills
2. IRS – New Nonprofit Reporting – the easy way…
3. Natural Clinical Trials Center
4. Archived Vitamin Lawyer Webinars
5. Vitamin Lawyer connections…
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0. Blogs & News –
This from a recent Federal Govt Brief, in a raw milk case:
[File this under: why we need a Freedom of Health Speech and Conscience Amendment]
“There is No Generalized Right to Bodily and Physical Health.
“Plaintiffs’
assertion of a “fundamental right to their own bodily and physical
health, which includes what foods they do and do not choose to consume
for themselves and their families” is similarly unavailing because
plaintiffs do not have a fundamental right to obtain any food they
wish…; see also Cowan v. United States, 5 F. Supp. 2d 1235, 1242 (N.D.
Okla.1998) (rejecting a claim that the plaintiff had the fundamental
“right to take whatever treatment he wishes due to his terminal
condition regardless of whether the FDA approves the treatment”).
Finally, even if such a right did exist, it would not render FDA’s
regulations unconstitutional because prohibiting the interstate sale and
distribution of unpasteurized milk [sic] promotes ‘bodily and physical
health.’”
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Recent
issues of this Memo have covered such topics as Recent Trends in FDA
Warning Letters; the new FTC testimonial Rule and the FDA Rule regarding
“expiration” dates and “best if used by” dates.
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Access to the Vitamin Lawyer Webinars and more:
www .NaturalHealthOptions .net
Dr.
Rima Recommends: new web site with information regarding the Wellness
Center that Dr. Rima E. Laibow MD is opening in Panama at the end of
May: www .DrRima .net – I will be in Panama for the Grand Opening (the
Provincial Governor is cutting the ribbon) for the event. If anyone
wants to travel to Panama for a week and see the Valley of the Moon, a
small party of interested people will be joining me for the trip; please
let me know if you are interested ASAP
[Please
note: all URLs in this memo are "broken" with spaces inserted to avoid
the memo being treated as "spam" by certain email service providers.]
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1. Health Freedom of Speech Bills
Foods
or dietary supplements that may be of benefit for health conditions
are, according to the FDA, unapproved "drugs." Representatives Jason
Chaffetz (R-UT) and Jared Polis (D-CO) the co-chairs of the Dietary
Supplement Caucus, have introduced the Free Speech about Science Act -- H.R. 4913.
This bill would ensure our basic Free Speech in health matter, end
censorship and, according to observers, "enable the natural health
products community to share peer-reviewed scientific findings about
natural health products with the public..."
We
have long urged support for Representative Ron Paul’s bills - HR 3394,
the Freedom of Health Speech Act, and HR 3395, the Health Freedom Act.
This new bill joins them to offer the possibility of a real turn-around
in US law; finally supporting the intent of the Dietary Supplement
Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) that we have broad freedom to
use food for heatlh and fully rejecting the FDA's discredited public
policy of "HARMonizing" especially with international restrictions on
our rights.
Action Item: salsa.democracyinaction .org/o/568/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=3729
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2. IRS to Begin Revoking Tax Exemptions May 17 for Failure to File
www .njnonprofits. org/CheckIRSRevocation.html
“Thousands
of … nonprofit organizations - including as many as 5,600 public
charities [in NJ] - could be in danger of losing their tax exemptions if
they don't submit required information filings to the IRS by May 17th. …
Under the federal Pension Protection Act of 2006, exempt organizations
that fail to file required Form 990 annual information returns (or, in
the case of
small organizations, the Form
990-N e-postcard) for three consecutive years will have their tax
exemptions automatically revoked by the IRS effective on the filing due
date of the third year. The Form 990 or e-postcard is required to be
filed annually by the 15th day of the 5th month following the end of an
organization's fiscal year.
The
first round of revocations will begin May 17, 2010. If tax exemption is
revoked, the only way to reinstate it will be to reapply (at a fee of
as much as $850). You can save your tax-exempt status by filing!
If
you are running a nonprofit, consider form 990 N (for nonprofits with
expected gross receipts under $25,000 (I assume in average since
inception). This new rule does not apply to religious bodies which are
exempt from filing form 990.
Here is where form 990 N can be filed on line: www .irs. gov/charities/article/0,,id=169250,00.html
This is what information is required:
1. Employer identification number (EIN).
2. Tax year
3. Legal name and mailing address
4. Any other names the organization uses
5. Name and address of a principal officer
6. Web site address if the organization has one
7. Confirmation that the organization’s annual gross receipts are
normally $25,000 or less
8. If applicable, a statement that the organization has terminated or is
terminating (going out of business)
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3. Natural Clinical Trials Center
Update: NCT now has a relationship with a National University that is very interested
in
"breaking into" the nutrient clinical study market -- this is an
opportunity to benefit from a university-level study at modest price.
Obviously, the cost will be greater than the cost of a private clinical
study at Dr. Rima's clinic, but, with our special relationship, we can
keep the
costs
down to a reasonable and affordable level. And, of course, you will
have the assurance that the professionals at NCT are keeping close watch
on the protocol and progress of the university study. The Natural
Solutions Center in Volcan, Panama is expected to be opened by the end
of May, so Clinical Trials can begin shortly thereafter. Check out the
Videos and PPT Webinar on the Site! www .NaturalClinicalTrials .org
•
New FDA and FTC regulations make your job harder than ever... Recent
changes mean that your company MUST consider Clinic Tests, Studies and
Trials:
• To demonstrate product safety
• To substantiate product claims
• To determine "typical results" for Testimonial Ads
• To meet batch testing requirements.
• These changes also mean you must not:
• Make claims you cannot substantiate
• Use Testimonials without disclosing "typical results"
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What can you do to tell your customers that your product is helpful,
effective and important for them to use? Let us show you what we can do
to help you with cost-effective clinical work...
Natural
Solutions Wellness Center has established the Natural Clinical Trials
Program - the NCT - to bring our special expertise to natural product
clinical studies, tests and trials.
The
NCT Program is headed by Dr. Rima E. Laibow MD, with the collaboration
of Dr. Robert Goodman PhD, Ralph Fucetola JD, and the Natural Solutions
Staff.
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4. Archived Natural Solutions Vital Connection Webinars with the Vitamin Lawyer
Setting up a Student Account at VCU is free and relatively easy:
www. VitalConnectionUniversity. com
[1] Your Ministry, the Law and Alternative Practices
Held July 9, 2009: This webinar is Archived. –
(approximately 2 hours)
A
PowerPoint discussion with Counsel Ralph Fucetola JD about advanced
health care practices, the ministry and the law. $49.95 - Includes eBook
with forms.
Direct sign-up: www. vitalconnectionuniversity. com/moodle/course/view.php?id=169
[2] CAM Advanced Healthcare Practitioner SOPs
Held: May 6, 2009 – This Webinar is Archived.
(approximately 2 hours)
You can see my short introductory YouTube video at:
vitaminlawyerhealthfreedom.blogspot. com/2009/02/webinar-announcement-ethical-legal.html
Direct sign-up: http://www.vitalconnectionuniversity.com/moodle/course/view.php?id=84
[3] Bringing New Natural Products to Market
Held: May 10, 2009 – This Webinar is Archived.
(approximately 2 hours)
What
does it take to bring a new natural product to market? This webinar
will cover the pitfalls and requirements. Especially in the current
market, you need to do everything right to have a success… includes a
useful eBook with forms.
Direct sign-up: www. vitalconnectionuniversity. com/moodle/course/view.php?id=102
"Your papers must be in order."
Are your ingredients "grandfathered" under DSHEA?
Have you filed your Structure and Function Claims Notices?
Do you have your SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
Is your web site Site Use Statement up-to-date?
Is your Substantiation Notebook ready?
Your papers need to be in order before the FDA inspection!
[4] Sustainable IRA
Held: Saturday June 13, 2009 – This Webinar is Archived.
(approximately 2 hours)
Sustainable
Retirement Capacity - Protecting the Environment AND Your IRA/401 – At
the Same Time! The Foundation Trustees lead you through an interesting
slide presentation that will help you make important decisions about
where you want to be in the event conditions in the US continue to
deteriorate. Free Webinar ($25 donation suggested). With eBook.
Direct IRA link: www. Vitalconnectionuniversity .com/moodle/course/view.php?id=95
Each
Webinar includes its own useful eBook of forms and other information
that will help you better organize (includes full powerpoint
presentation text and resources).
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5. Vitamin Lawyer Connections…
Do
you Skype? If so, free Skype.com is one of the easiest ways to contact
me, no matter where I may be. My Skype handle is: vitaminlawyer
Our new affiliation site: www .naturalhealthoptions .net
Do you have an affiliation program? We’d like to list it.
If you don’t have an affiliate program… I have Affiliate Program SOPs & Rules …
And good advice… for you.
“One on One with the Vitamin Lawyer” from Power Pictures Inc.
Trailer: www. youtube. com/watch?v=wWPvzpn0YgA
www. powerpicturesinc. net/store.html
Follow me on Twitter - www. twitter. com/healthfreedomus
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www .NaturalHealthOptions .net
www .vitaminlawyer .com
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