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Good let us know if it tastes good. (if it is indeed there like the youtube video says).
If you look at the youtube videos on the bottom of the that page it says that they are "available at these outlets" and 7 eleven is one of the stores.
No revenue stream? Bionic tonic and pink lady are sold at 7 eleven, and some other places.
No he didn't
First, they don't have an algae derived product for sale yet. Since omega 3 is a gras, the company that actually produces the product notifies the fda that this is added to their product. BEHL doesn't need any FDA approval. If anyone does, it's the people manufacturing the product like sports drinks or whatever the omega 3 is being added to. Here's some information from the fda website. First sites that come up on a google search. Cyanotech sells their own products, and that is why they get this gras approval by the fda. It's not a difficult process for companies to get this.
http://www.thesmartmama.com/fda-gras-and-what-does-algae-fungus-hexane-have-to-do-with-baby-formula/
To explain that, let me first explain how the FDA regulates food contact substances. Food contact substances are those items that are not directly added to food, but are in contact with food, such as packaging materials. If a new food contact substance is proposed, or a new use of an existing food contact substance is proposed, a manufacturer must give the FDA notice of it unless there are existing regulation related to the used or the substance or use is considered “Generally Recognized as Safe” (or “GRAS”).
This voluntary GRAS notification program was proposed in 1997. In 1997, the FDA abolished its existing procedure by which it approved petitions to designate substances because the FDA did not have the resources to review and approve the petitions. Under the GRAS notification process, a manufacturer informs the FDA that it has determined that a substance or use is GRAS, as opposed to petitioning the FDA to approve the use or a substance is GRAS. As explained by the FDA, if the manufacturer’s determination is correct, the use or the substance is not subject to any legal requirement for FDA review and approval. In fact, since the GRAS notification process is voluntary, a manufacturer may market the substance or use without informing FDA if the manufacturer determines it is GRAS or, if FDA is so informed, while FDA is reviewing that information. Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? As long as a manufacturer determines the food contact substance or use is GRAS, it can go ahead and market it.
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Dietary Supplements - Q&A Overview of Dietary Supplements Tips For The Savvy Supplement User: Making Informed Decisions And Evaluating Information Tips for Older Dietary Supplement Users - Overview of Dietary Supplements
What is a dietary supplement?
Congress defined the term "dietary supplement" in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. A dietary supplement is a product taken by mouth that contains a "dietary ingredient" intended to supplement the diet. The "dietary ingredients" in these products may include: vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, and substances such as enzymes, organ tissues, glandulars, and metabolites. Dietary supplements can also be extracts or concentrates, and may be found in many forms such as tablets, capsules, softgels, gelcaps, liquids, or powders. They can also be in other forms, such as a bar, but if they are, information on their label must not represent the product as a conventional food or a sole item of a meal or diet. Whatever their form may be, DSHEA places dietary supplements in a special category under the general umbrella of "foods," not drugs, and requires that every supplement be labeled a dietary supplement.
What is a "new dietary ingredient" in a dietary supplement?
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 defined both of the terms "dietary ingredient" and "new dietary ingredient" as components of dietary supplements. In order for an ingredient of a dietary supplement to be a "dietary ingredient," it must be one or any combination of the following substances:
a vitamin,
a mineral,
an herb or other botanical,
an amino acid,
a dietary substance for use by man to supplement the diet by increasing the total dietary intake (e.g., enzymes or tissues from organs or glands), or
a concentrate, metabolite, constituent or extract.
A "new dietary ingredient" is one that meets the above definition for a "dietary ingredient" and was not sold in the U.S. in a dietary supplement before October 15, 1994.
What is FDA's role in regulating dietary supplements versus the manufacturer's responsibility for marketing them?
In October 1994, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) was signed into law by President Clinton. Before this time, dietary supplements were subject to the same regulatory requirements as were other foods. This new law, which amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, created a new regulatory framework for the safety and labeling of dietary supplements.
Under DSHEA, a firm is responsible for determining that the dietary supplements it manufactures or distributes are safe and that any representations or claims made about them are substantiated by adequate evidence to show that they are not false or misleading. This means that dietary supplements do not need approval from FDA before they are marketed. Except in the case of a new dietary ingredient, where pre-market review for safety data and other information is required by law, a firm does not have to provide FDA with the evidence it relies on to substantiate safety or effectiveness before or after it markets its products.
Also, manufacturers need to register themselves pursuant to the Bioterrorism Act with FDA before producing or selling supplements. In June, 2007, FDA published comprehensive regulations for Current Good Manufacturing Practices for those who manufacture, package or hold dietary supplement products. (See Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) - Dietary Supplements) These regulations focus on practices that ensure the identity, purity, quality, strength and composition of dietary supplements.
When must a manufacturer or distributor notify FDA about a dietary supplement it intends to market in the U.S.?
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) requires that a manufacturer or distributor notify FDA if it intends to market a dietary supplement in the U.S. that contains a "new dietary ingredient." The manufacturer (and distributor) must demonstrate to FDA why the ingredient is reasonably expected to be safe for use in a dietary supplement, unless it has been recognized as a food substance and is present in the food supply.
There is no authoritative list of dietary ingredients that were marketed before October 15, 1994. Therefore, manufacturers and distributors are responsible for determining if a dietary ingredient is "new", and if it is not, for documenting that the dietary supplements its sells, containing the dietary ingredient, were marketed before October 15, 1994. For more detailed information, see new dietary ingredients.
What information must the manufacturer disclose on the label of a dietary supplement?
FDA regulations require that certain information appear on dietary supplement labels. Information that must be on a dietary supplement label includes: a descriptive name of the product stating that it is a "supplement;" the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; a complete list of ingredients; and the net contents of the product.
In addition, each dietary supplement (except for some small volume products or those produced by eligible small businesses) must have nutrition labeling in the form of a
"Supplement Facts" panel. This label must identify each dietary ingredient contained in the product.
Must all ingredients be declared on the label of a dietary supplement?
Yes, ingredients not listed on the "Supplement Facts" panel must be listed in the "other ingredient" statement beneath the panel. The types of ingredients listed there could include the source of dietary ingredients, if not identified in the "Supplement Facts" panel (e.g., rose hips as the source of vitamin C), other food ingredients (e.g., water and sugar), and technical additives or processing aids (e.g., gelatin, starch, colors, stabilizers, preservatives, and flavors). For more details, see: Federal Register Final Rule - 62 FR 49826 September 23, 1997.
Are dietary supplement serving sizes standardized or are there restrictions on the amount of a nutrient that can be in one serving?
Other than the manufacturer's responsibility to ensure safety, there are no rules that limit a serving size or the amount of a nutrient in any form of dietary supplements. This decision is made by the manufacturer and does not require FDA review or approval.
http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/ConsumerInformation/ucm110417.htm#getinfo
Where can I get information about a specific dietary supplement?
Manufacturers and distributors do not need FDA approval to sell their dietary supplements. This means that FDA does not keep a list of manufacturers, distributors or the dietary supplement products they sell. If you want more detailed information than the label tells you about a specific product, you may contact the manufacturer of that brand directly. The name and address of the manufacturer or distributor can be found on the label of the dietary supplement.
I saw that. Maybe it was someone taking pictures for the local newspaper? That would be nice.
In this article it says they have 6 employees and make about 10 tons of algae per month. Plan on selling it for 10,000$ per ton. It's from May 21, 2010.
sacramento.bizjournals.com/sanjose/stories/2010/05/24/focus2.html
Anyone can sign up for the open house on their website.
Can you prove that Behl isn't being manipulated. Not picking sides, just wondering.
My response wasn't very well thought out. Yeah I went to their website before responding. But I don't know if cyanotech and behl would directly compete against each other anyway. Behl isn't selling algae, they are selling their photobioreactors. I believe the attraction with closed loop photobioreactors are they can be used in areas that aren't highly sought after, like dvj.
It just seems like all of the dust and dirt could possibly affect an open pond system. I don't know for sure haven't really looked into it. If you have any info about it let me know.
Yes sir, but I think they use open ponds whereas behl uses a closed loop photobioreactor. Less chance of contamination. If BEHL's system is as inexpensive as they say (I for one beleive it is), then I don't think they'd have a problem competing with cyanotech. But you are right a lot of competition. First they have to get the dvj site up and running to show solid proof.
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Information on BEHL:
BEHL uses Algaeventures extraction system:
“It reduces extraction costs by more than 99 percent, from $875 per ton to $1.92 per ton. While other extraction techniques can add $5.71 to $22.20 to the cost of a gallon of algae oil, Algaeventure’s process adds only 12 cents per gallon.”
http://www-csgc.ucsd.edu/NEWSROOM/NEWSRELEASES/2009/AlgaeForBiofuels.html
Kent Bioenergy used to farm fish, but now changed to farming algae in 2009.
“There was no profit margin,” says Carlberg, who has collaborated on several Sea Grant aquaculture research projects over the years, the most recent of which sought to develop a vaccine for the problematic fish disease Streptococcus iniae. “It was that simple and it was nothing unique to us, or to California, or to anywhere in the developed world.”
http://www-csgc.ucsd.edu/NEWSROOM/NEWSRELEASES/2009/AlgaeForBiofuels.html
I think BEHL is a winner! Mid to late August can't come soon enough!
hopefully the new tubes coming on july 7th will fix that problem.
Dr. Seuss I think
Well thanks for sharing your experience. Cant wait to see you're pictures! (if you post them).
Did you end up visiting EGC?
Good to know. Guess they'll be on ignore for me.
Someone mentioned a while ago (days) that the people being investigated (owners of psc) own emerging green companies as well. Can someone confirm this and show me a link or document that says this. I've been searching the web for a while and I still can't find anything on the founder/owner.
They definately were wrong about that with the tubes as green as they are.
I hate to say this but you are actually wrong, the tubes did burst and thats what they said in the pr.
To grace's defense she was right before. The pig did burst. They told us about it a couple days later.
Oh alright. Still they made it seem like only those two people were being investigated for pumping the stock while selling. You're right though we will see what happens, but I don't feel like behl can get in trouble for anything. Just my opinion. If they do get in trouble that would be really unfortunate.
I understand, but how will this affect behl? It didn't say they were investigating half a dozen companies.
fireman on the cam.....
yeah thats the plan. I meant I was going to wait and see if there was a big pump when the commercial comes out within the next couple of weeks. I'll sell if it rises high enough with the commercial, but I am still holding at least half for the long term.
I completely agree with you. That's why I am going to sell a lot of my shares and then hold about 1/2 of them. If the price drops again ill just buy back in. If not, I still have plenty to make some money when behl takes off.
Oh I wasn't aware you could see into the future. Considering the problems are coming from the tubes with seams....and taking into account that we are going to be using new seamless tubes...I am predicting that it wont leak in DVJ, but not saying BEHL wont have to overcome new obstacles that may get in the way.
Ms. Berry further stated, "On Tuesday evening, additional algae inoculum was added to the commercial research PBR system at the BioCentric Energy headquarters in Santa Ana, California. Although the tubes will be upgraded in a few weeks and the system will be inoculated with new algae, the Company will continue to run this system and optimize the PLC and record the growth rates of the algae and other vital information for the continued improvement of our PBR systems."
Ms. Berry further stated, "On Tuesday evening, additional algae inoculum was added to the commercial research PBR system at the BioCentric Energy headquarters in Santa Ana, California. Although the tubes will be upgraded in a few weeks and the system will be inoculated with new algae, the Company will continue to run this system and optimize the PLC and record the growth rates of the algae and other vital information for the continued improvement of our PBR systems."
Yeah... this stings a little.
Nice article
Did you happen to get any info on any specific clients that are interested in the product that hasn't already been discussed?
Yeah. It's suppose to double every 24 hours.
They just put the hose in it.....
I feel like even if they do inoculate today, the PR won't come out until tomorrow... JMO
I just emailed them and my message was returned because it was not a real address. You are an idiot. Maybe you were joking?...then sorry in advance
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Yeah it was a nice flip for a week or so. I don't usually flip but I couldn't resist.