2/20/24 Disappointing Response

Today, I received a disappointing response from the Chicago manufacturers regarding the safety of the stamps for use near food. Despite months of collaboration and detailed discussions about the intended application of the zinc lotuses, they conveyed their inability to polish and certify the stamps as food-safe at this time. This news comes as a blow, especially considering the assurances I had received from their team throughout our partnership. Feeling a mix of disappointment and discouragement, I had hoped to move forward with the distribution and packaging phase, but this setback feels like a step in the wrong direction. Nevertheless, I refuse to let this obstacle derail my plans. I am determined to find a solution and will begin researching alternative manufacturers who can provide the necessary assurances in writing regarding the food safety of the zinc lotuses. This setback may be disheartening, but it will not deter me from pursuing my vision with renewed determination and caution.