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16. MAJOR SUPPLIERS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements  
16. MAJOR SUPPLIERS

During the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017, the Company purchased 71.6% and 68.2% of its raw materials from its top five suppliers, respectively.  As of September 30, 2017, amounts due to those suppliers included in accounts payable were $1,353,182. During the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, the Company purchased 56.2% and 55.2% of its raw materials from its top five suppliers, respectively.  As of September 30, 2016, amounts due to those suppliers included in accounts payable were $4,104,237. This concentration makes the Company vulnerable to a near-term severe impact, should the relationships be terminated.