Arrroooo fellow pets and humans! I LOVE my oils okay? So some humans are asking ’bout this organic stuff. I’m organic bepaws I’m alive! WOOF! Whelp the Young LivingCorporate has a grrrrreat answer for you on this subject, WOOF!

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First, regarding the labeling not containing the word “organic“…In the State of Utah, there are no guidelines set up for establishing certified organic, and because the oils are sold from there, they would have to have the state certify them before they can sell them with “organic” on the label. There are states that do have this certification set up, but Utah is not one of them. To go through the certification process on a company’s own, it would cost exorbitant amounts of money. It is my understanding that the State is working on it, and once it is set up, we will definitely be able to put the correct labeling on the products.

However, I can guarantee that if she were to visit the YL Farm, she would understand the level of quality that goes into the growing of, harvesting of, distilling of, and bottling of these oils. The ground is pristine, the water comes from a mountain lake, Gary (Dr. Young) adds nothing artificial or chemical to the soil, and as I mentioned, uses crystal technology to keep bugs from eating the plants. He harvests not only at a certain time of the month, but at a certain time of day to get the most “sap” yield. He designed the distillery, which has received the highest praise from those in the Lavender industry in France, and has continually improved it over the years. If you go to the Farm, you can get a tour that includes the distilling process.

The only oils that are extracted with solvents are ones that cannot be extracted successfully any other way: Neroli and Jasmine, because the petals are so delicate, which is where they obtain those particular oils.

AFNOR Certification - In Europe, a set of standards has been established that certifies the chemical profile and principal constituents that a quality essential oil should have. It is known as AFNOR, which stands for Association French Normalization Organization Regulation certification, and there is ISO, International Standards Organization.

These guidelines help buyers differentiate between therapeutic-grade essential oils and lower grade oils with a similar chemical makeup and fragrance. We have been awarded these certifications for several years. Currently there is no agency in the U.S.A. responsible for certifying that an essential oil is therapeutic grade. The only indication for a therapeutic grade oil is it it meets AFNOR or ISO standards. Many companies market their oils as gas chromatography and mass spectrum tested, but those are not reliable because who is setting the standard for these tests is an unknown. The world standard is set by AFNOR/ISO. Oils that come from a second, third, or later distilling, or have been extended with synthetic chemicals have lost their all or most of their therapeutic value, and cannot receive AFNOR/ISO approval. I am actually happy to hear that people question everything about the oils before using. It is the proper thing to do before using any health care product. It is also gratifying to know that our products do pass the tests.
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Okay I rest my paws! Have a pawsitively tail waggin’, fragrantly healthy day, WOOF!

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