Re: [Everything doTERRA] Re: Kosher Oils

Thank you so much Steven!  I would be happy to support that effort.

Ivan
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On Jun 3, 2011 9:07 PM, "Steven Schwartz" <thevitalsource@gmail.com> wrote:
> Being certified Kosher is done by rabbinical supervision.
> 2 of the best organizations that do this are:
> The Orthodox Union (OU) - http://www.oukosher.org
> and
> OK Kosher - http://www.ok.org
> Our CPTG standard meets the criteria of proving purity and that there
> are no bugs or insects in the process that could render the oils as
> non-kosher (GC/MS shows this) but it does not show that the equipment
> used has not been used with any non kosher items at other times.
> Please keep in mind that some capsules and fillers do come from a pig
> source . . .
> and part of the process certifies that nothing non kosher comes in
> contact with the product during any part of the processing.
> When I called the home office, I had to explain to them what kosher
> meant
> and they are not in the process of obtaining certification.
> If we all email them about this (and possibly suggest the 2 websites
> mentioned above - especially the oukosher.org site) they might
> consider obtaining the certification to open up our product line to
> the Orthodox Jewish community. Many orthodox Jews will not use any
> products that are not certified kosher. This is more important for
> products that can be used internally. This could make us the first
> essential oil company that makes the effort to obtain this
> certification.
> For me, I see these as my medicine and use them with my (acupuncture &
> massage therapy) patients and will use them personally for this
> reason, but have many friends who will not.
> Explain the purity that is proven by the CPTG standard which can be
> proof that nothing non-kosher is in the oils and that it is common for
> medicinal items to be used by the Orthodox Jewish community without
> the certification added to it. If you have questions, please contact
> me.
>
>
> On May 27, 1:08 am, Crystalize <ivan.meyre...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> A good friend asked how these oils would relate to hiskosherdiet.  I
>> know there are different interpretations on the topic and I'm pretty
>> sure no one is blessing them (other than Gaia --which is huge)! But
>> does anyone have any good points I can share?
>
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