International Aloe Science Council

1. International Aloe Science Council CertifiesAloe for Content & PurityPLUS IASC Membership Certifies or Inspects Facilities IASC Protecting the INTEGERITY of products “with Aloe” R R

2. Estimated Aloe Market Size: Aloe raw material at cost $125 million Retail market value of finished products that contain Aloe $110 Billion

3. International Aloe Science Council 415 E. Airport Freeway #260 Membership Irving, TX 75062 Fax: 972-258-8777 Tel: 972-258-8772 email IASC iasc1@msn.com Web Page www.iasc.org R R

4. International Aloe Science Council • After many months of research • Dr. Santiago Rodriguez, • a well-versed and respected industry leader • developed a study with estimates related to the • size of the • Aloe Industry • Aloe Raw Material & • Aloe Finished Products.

5. For the complete study on the Aloe Market size, go to the IASC website www.iasc.org On the right side of the home page click on How large is the aloe market(Updated 10/19/04) Dr. Santiago Rodriguez Go to the Home Page and Click Here

6. International Aloe Science Council IASC Founded in 1981 with Members in over 60 Countries

7. IASC Mission Statement: Advance theAloe Industry through • Education & • Research with • State • Federal & • International Regulatory Bodies Related to Truth in Labeling R R

8. IASC Mission Statement: Promote the integrity of theAloe Industrythrough the • Certification of Aloe Raw Materials and • Certification of Aloe Finished Products

9. IASC Mission Statement cont: • Collect • Monitor and • Make information available to members regarding the Aloe Industry

10. IASC Mission Statement cont.: Function as the spokesperson for the Aloe Industry to theWorldwide Media

11. Many companies print the Aloe vera plant picture on the front panel of their label along with the well-worn phrase "with Aloe”

12. Aloe was the highlighted ingredient in 1,557 new product launches worldwide in a 12-month period. Grape Seed Extract was the second most popular with 350 new product launches during the same period of time. Sources: According to the German publication, SOFW and the Vancouver Sun

13. The magic words “with Aloe”has benefits! BUT!Please remember 2 things:

14. Many products "with Aloe" are manufactured with only #1. one or two percent Aloe content.

15. IASC Certification requires that • a finished product must contain IASC Certified Aloe equal to a Minimum of 15% • of the total contents of the finished product.

16. “with Aloe” IASC is in the on-going process of professionally educating the public of the great benefits “with Aloe”provides!

17. Through education and IASC Certification, manufacturers are realizing that Aloecontent of “at least” 15% in Finished Products will greatly magnify the benefits to“end user” customers resulting in increased customer satisfaction and Sales!

18. IASC Certification Objective: Increase Aloe content to “at least” 15% in finished products “with ALOE”

19. Result:Greatly improved benefits to “end user” customers resulting in increased customer satisfaction and Increased Sales!

20. $750 Million Estimated Aloe raw material cost with 15% Aloe content in Finished Products “with Aloe” Current Aloe Market at cost: $125 Million

21. The tragic part of the Aloe story is Aloe #2. can easily be adulterated by improper processing to the point that the Aloe has little or no value.

22. IASC Certifies the R ContentPurity &Quality of Aloe Product. R

23. IASC Certification testing used to protect theIntegrityof products • “with Aloe” • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy • 2. A/A For Calcium & Magnesium • 3. L malic Acid Testing • 4. Total Solid testing

24. Aloe passed the REMARKABLE test of time! Aloe vera is one of the oldest plants known to man and still receives the highest level of interest. Sources: According to the German publication, SOFW and the Vancouver Sun

25. Aloe passed the REMARKABLE test of time! Aloe vera is known as the “miracle plant” and the “plant of immortality” Records from 1500 BC detail Egyptian use for burns, infections and parasites. Beauty-obsessed Cleopatra used it as part of her skin care regime. Sources: According to the German publication, SOFW and the Vancouver Sun

26. Aloe passed the REMARKABLE test of time! In a Glamour Magazine article, Aloe vera was second only to vitamins when readers were asked what ingredient they wanted to see in their skin care products. Sources: According to the German publication, SOFW and the Vancouver Sun

27. Aloe passed the REMARKABLE test of time! Aloe vera has long been used in skin and hair care products. Recently developed Aloe Vera applications have been baby wipes - baby diapers surgical gloves Sources: According to the German publication, SOFW and the Vancouver Sun

28. Aloe passed the REMARKABLE test of time! Utilizing new technology called micro encapsulation, Aloe vera is now being added to textiles to make garments beneficial to the skin. Sources: According to the German publication, SOFW and the Vancouver Sun

29. Aloe passed the REMARKABLE test of time! Aloe vera has remained in the top 10 listing of ingredients with the largest contribution to product sales in health food and health care stores. Sources: According to the German publication, SOFW and the Vancouver Sun

30. Aloe passed the REMARKABLE test of time! Consumers trust Aloe vera! Join with IASC and be a part of protecting the consumers’ trust in “with Aloe”

31. IASCMembers & Subscribers Voting Member categories: • Aloe Grower • Aloe Raw Material Manufacturer • Finished Aloe Products Manufacturer • Aloe Marketers & Retailers - Entities that Sell Finished Aloe products Associate Member categories: • Suppliers of equipment, auxiliary products and services Manufacture Sales Representative Members: • Aloe Raw Material Sales Representatives that sell to Finished Goods Manufacturers Subscribers • Companies and or individuals that seek information about Aloe products and the benefits of Aloe related to consumption by“end user” consumers

32. International Aloe Science Council IASC Voting Members function in one or more of the following categories: • Aloe Grower • Aloe Raw Material Manufacturer • Finished Aloe Products Manufacturer • Aloe Marketers & Retailers - Entities that Sell Finished Aloe Products

33. IASC Voting Membership with Benefits IASC Companies and individuals that qualify as a Voting Membercannot be an Associate Member or Subscriber.

34. IASC Voting Membership with Benefits cont.: Be a part of an association dedicated to the growth of theAloe Industry and the Establishment and Monitoring of Ethical Market Standards as the Primary Objectives Related to Truth in Labeling

35. IASC Voting Membership with Benefits cont.: Voting Members receive the IASC magazineInside Aloe The official newsletter of the industry. 6 – 8 times a year Save $75

36. IASC Voting Membership with Benefits cont.: Receive Up to 100 pages of Reference Material from the IASC Reference Guide each year Save $50

37. IASC Voting Membership with Benefits cont.: 1 Free Registration for theIASC Annual Scientific Conference Plus Conference Binder with all theScientific Presentations included Save $600

38. IASC Voting Membership with Benefits cont.: Eligible for special pricing for booth display space at the Annual Scientific Conference Save $60

39. IASC Voting Membership with Benefits cont.: Discount price for Certification R of your first new product each year Save $500

40. IASC Voting Membership with Benefits cont.: Discount price for Re-Certification R of your first new product each year Save $375

41. IASC Voting Membership with Benefits $0 - $ 999,999 1 $1,100 $1,250 $ 1,000,000 $ 4,999,999 3 - $1,600 $ 5,000,000 - $ 9,999,999 5 $1,800 $10,000,000 - $24,999,999 7 - 10 $2,000 $25,000,000 # of People Eligible for Newsletter Company’s Annual Revenue Annual Dues Certification fees are separate from membership Membership is billed annually . The first year dues are prorated based on the time of the year you join IASC.

42. IASC Associate membership Is available to branches or divisions of Voting Members Plus Companies and individuals who are interested in the Aloe Industry as being suppliers of equipment, auxiliary products and services.

43. Associate Membership Be a part of an association dedicated to the growth of theAloe Industry and the Establishment and Monitoring of Ethical Market Standards as the Primary Objectives

44. Associate Membership Voting Members of IASC look to Associate Members FIRST for Service and Products.

45. Associate Membership Eligible for special pricing for booth display space at the Annual Scientific Conference Save $60

46. IASC Associate Membership Annual Fee $250 Companies and individuals that qualify as aVoting Membercannot be an Associate Member or Subscriber.

47.  The International Aloe Science Council    IASC Subscribers Companies and/or individuals that seek information aboutAloe Products and related benefits including“end users” are welcomed as Subscribers

48. Associate Member & Subscriber: Receive the IASC magazineInside Aloe The official newsletter of the industry 6 – 8 times a year.

49. ISCA Subscriber Member Annual Fee $100 USA $125 International Companies and individuals that qualify as aVoting Membercannot be an Associate Member or Subscriber.

50. Qualified Consultants IASC is a non-profit association and does not Process, Buy or Sell Aloe. IASC can provide a list of Qualified Consultants and Equipment Manufacturers that can assist you in building your business. Consultants are independent contractors and work on a fee basis. You will select and negotiate on a direct basis with the consultant you select.