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Dear Amy,

Thank you for taking the time to write me regarding your concerns about the labeling and regulation of dietary supplements by the Food and Drug Administration.

The Dietary Supplement Labeling Act of 2011 was introduced by Senator Richard Durbin on June 30, 2011, to require the makers of supplements to revise their labeling and register their products with the Food and Drug Administration. The bill currently awaits consideration on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, of which I am not a member. Should this bill come to the Senate floor for a vote, I will certainly keep your views in mind.
This bill would affect consumers’ access to supplements and increase the cost and scope of federal regulations. Under current law, manufacturers decide whether a product is classified as a food or as a dietary supplement. This bill would pass that authority to the Food and Drug Administration and begin regulating supplements as if they were drugs. This would invariably increase the size and cost of government. It would also increase the cost and lead to the elimination of many products that people use safely every day.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. It is important for me to hear the views and concerns of the people I serve. Since taking office, I have received over 300,000 pieces of correspondence and have had over 130,000 people participate in live forums and telephone town hall meetings. Please feel free to contact me in the future if I can further assist you or your family. It is an honor representing you and the good people of Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate.

Sincerely,

Ron Johnson
United States Senator

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1 1/2 tbspn beeswax (yellow is best)
1/2 tbspn cocoa butter
1 tablespoon coconut oil
15 drops white thyme essential oil
15 drops rosemary essential oil
25 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops castor oil

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