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'''Young Living''' is a [[Lehi, Utah]] based [[multi-level marketing]] company founded in 1993 by D. Gary Young. The company sells [[essential oil]]s and other alternative health products. The products are sold by independent distributors, who purchase them from the Young Living Farms in Utah and Idaho.<ref>{{cite web|title=Young Living Opportunity|url=https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/opportunity}}</ref>
'''Young Living''' is a [[Lehi, Utah]] based [[multi-level marketing]] company founded in 1993 by D. Gary Young. The company sells [[essential oil]]s and other alternative health products. The products are sold by independent distributors, who purchase them from the Young Living Farms in Utah and Idaho.<ref>{{cite web|title=Young Living Opportunity|url=https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/opportunity}}</ref>

Revision as of 22:37, 16 August 2014

Young Living
Company typePrivate
Industrymulti-level marketing
Founded1993 (1993)
FounderD. Gary Young
Headquarters
Lehi, Utah
,
United States
Area served
International
Key people
D. Gary Young (Founder and CEO)
ProductsEssential oils, Hair Care, Nutritional Supplements, Energy Drinks
Number of employees
1000+

Young Living is a Lehi, Utah based multi-level marketing company founded in 1993 by D. Gary Young. The company sells essential oils and other alternative health products. The products are sold by independent distributors, who purchase them from the Young Living Farms in Utah and Idaho.[1]

Company Mission

According to the website as of 2014, Young Living's mission statement is: "We honor our stewardship to champion nature's living energy, essential oils, by fostering a community of healing and discovery while inspiring individuals to wellness, purpose, and abundance."[2]

Medical Claims and Scientific Evidence

Various medical claims are made throughout Young Living's marketing materials, extolling the virtues of their product line for the alleviation of a variety of medical symptoms.[citation needed]

Users of Young Living's products claim they can be used to treat several health conditions.[3] Some customers have used the products as an unproven treatment for the symptoms of Parkinsons Disease.[4]

Other sources have been more critical of Young Living's efficacy in medical treatment. A 2001 study published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research, which included the company's founder as an author, failed to find any antimicrobial effect for the majority of 73 tested essential oils.[5] A student at Harvard University noted Young Living for their unsubstantiated claims about the toxicity of sodium lauryl sulfate in a 2000 student paper.[6]

FDA warning letters

Whole Living, Inc. has been the subject of a number of United States Food and Drug Administration Warning Letters for making medical claims about their oils:

  • 10/31/00 - Claims made on a dietary supplement have not been approved by an authorized party.[7]
  • 12/27/00 - Statements made on Young Living Essential Oils packaging violate 21 U.S.C. 343(r)(6)[8]
  • 10/07/02 - Statements made on Young Living Essential Oils packaging violate 21 U.S.C. 343(r)(6)[9]
  • 12/07/02 - Statements made on Young Living Essential Oils packaging violate 21 U.S.C. 343(r)(6)[10]

2000 distillation accident

On August 17, 2000, an employee at then Young Living, LLC's essential oil distillation plant in Utah was struck in the head and killed by the heavy metal lid of a distillation vat when it ruptured. Following this event, OSHA conducted a full inspection of the site and cited the company for 11 violations and $8930 in fines.[11]

EPA Violations

  • 08/30/12 - Young Living Lavender Farms, St. Maries, Idaho is cited by the EPA for violating Federal Air Rules for Reservations (FARR).[12]
  • 11/21/13 - Young Living Lavender Farms, St. Maries, Idaho is cited by the EPA and fined $30,000 for discharging industrial waste into the water supply.[13]

Multi-level marketing

Sellers of Young Living products are neither franchisees nor employees, but independent contractors. They may roughly 2.5% commission on sales they make personally, but are encouraged to recruit more sellers in subsequent "Generations." Each generation recruited has the potential to move the original seller to a higher commission level. There are 5 commission levels and 8 possible generations of sellers. The maximum commission level listed on their corporate website is 8%.[14]

Young Living sellers are also required to buy-in to their sales program, purchasing a starter package, followed by subsequent product. Current starter package prices range from $40 to $150.[15]

Lawsuit with doTerra

In August 2013, Young Living filed suit against doTerra for theft of trade secrets, alleging that the company had recreated their production process illegally.[16] doTerra retaliated by filing suit against Young Living under the accusation that the company had illegally and inaccurately tested their products in a lab, then posted erroneous test results publicly on their website.[17]

References

  1. ^ "Young Living Opportunity".
  2. ^ https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/company/mission-statement. {{cite web}}: |first1= has generic name (help); |first1= missing |last1= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ Higley, Alan (2005). Quick Reference Guide for Using Essential Oils. Abundant Health. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  4. ^ Rodgers, Robert (2009). Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease. Parkinsons Recovery. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  5. ^ Horne, Diane; Holm, Mitchel; Oberg, Craig; Chaob, Sue; Young, D. Gary. (2001). "Antimicrobial Effects of Essential Oils on Streptococcus pneumoniae". Journal of Essential Oil Research. 13 (5). doi:10.1080/10412905.2001.9712241. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  6. ^ Daly, Karen C. (2000). "Internet Hoaxes: Public Regulation and Private Remedies (Student Paper)". DASH Harvard. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  7. ^ http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dailys/00/Nov00/111700/let0416.pdf
  8. ^ http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dailys/01/Jan01/010501/let0436.pdf
  9. ^ http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dailys/02/Oct02/102202/80033d6a.pdf
  10. ^ http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dailys/02/Dec02/121902/97s-0163-let0657-vol19.pdf
  11. ^ https://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=303609242
  12. ^ http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/ab2d81eb088f4a7e85257359003f5339/93420266c6b4ee0e85257ac9007f9e3e!OpenDocument
  13. ^ http://yosemite.epa.gov/r10/enforce.NSF/eb301e061a412ae388256f6a0075f547/5de66ce4a8dccb3188257c2a006213fb!OpenDocument
  14. ^ https://www.youngliving.com/signup/resources/compensationPlans/compensation_plan.pdf
  15. ^ https://www.youngliving.com/signup/resources/images/Enrollment_Graphic_mw_mh02.jpg
  16. ^ Harvey, Tom (1 August 2013). "Essential oils rivalry spills into Utah courts". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  17. ^ Huff, Ethan A. (13 September 2013). "Essential oils manufacturers Young Living and doTERRA battle it out in court over alleged theft of trade secrets, phony lab tests and false advertising". Natural News. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
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