Reliv' International (RELV) 10-K 28 Mar 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 10, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Registrant Name	RELIV INTERNATIONAL INC
Entity Central Index Key	768,710
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Public Float			$ 4.8
Trading Symbol	RELV
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,845,160

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,606,817	$ 3,262,263
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $26,700 in 2016 and $30,200 in 2015	126,113	89,376
Accounts due from employees and distributors	139,931	134,668
Inventories:
Finished goods	2,629,541	3,657,612
Raw materials	1,728,136	1,382,635
Sales aids and promotional materials	130,153	132,475
Total inventories	4,487,830	5,172,722
Refundable income taxes	97,194	522,035
Deferred income taxes	0	66,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	474,183	552,645
Total current assets	8,932,068	9,799,709
Other assets	305,137	285,153
Cash surrender value of life insurance	2,965,981	2,848,232
Note receivable due from distributor	1,521,005	1,630,164
Deferred income taxes	487,000	623,000
Intangible assets, net	2,400,234	2,655,647
Property, plant, and equipment	18,600,665	18,766,218
Less accumulated depreciation	12,746,363	12,347,091
Property, plant, and equipment, net	5,854,302	6,419,127
Total assets	22,465,727	24,261,032
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	4,234,305	3,937,752
Current maturities of long-term debt	389,096	781,505
Total current liabilities	4,623,401	4,719,257
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt, less current maturities	2,518,341	3,159,575
Noncurrent deferred income taxes	0	94,000
Other noncurrent liabilities	409,813	405,705
Total noncurrent liabilities	2,928,154	3,659,280
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share; 3,000,000 shares authorized; -0- shares issued and outstanding in 2016 and 2015	0	0
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 30,000,000 shares authorized, 2,110,013 shares issued and 1,845,160 shares outstanding in 2016; 2,110,436 shares issued and 1,845,583 shares outstanding in 2015	2,110	2,110
Additional paid-in capital	30,565,144	30,512,480
Accumulated deficit	(9,284,317)	(8,659,262)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,030,205)	(634,273)
Treasury stock	(5,338,560)	(5,338,560)
Total stockholders’ equity	14,914,172	15,882,495
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 22,465,727	$ 24,261,032

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowance for accounts receivable (in dollars)	$ 26,700	$ 30,200
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	3,000,000	3,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued	2,110,013	2,110,436
Common stock, shares, outstanding	1,845,160	1,845,583

Consolidated Statements of Net

Consolidated Statements of Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Product sales	$ 42,004,961	$ 47,759,553
Handling & freight income	3,507,875	4,009,304
Net sales	45,512,836	51,768,857
Costs and expenses:
Cost of products sold	10,024,021	11,086,152
Distributor royalties and commissions	16,095,032	18,410,190
Selling, general, and administrative	20,205,762	23,546,926
Loss from operations	(811,979)	(1,274,411)
Other income (expense):
Interest income	107,006	117,027
Interest expense	(106,682)	(113,881)
Other income (expense)	195,600	(191,402)
Loss before income taxes	(616,055)	(1,462,667)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	9,000	(238,000)
Net loss available to common shareholders	(625,055)	(1,224,667)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(395,932)	(68,435)
Comprehensive loss	$ (1,020,987)	$ (1,293,102)
Loss per common share - Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.34)	$ (0.67)
Weighted average shares (in shares)	1,845,000	1,839,000
Loss per common share - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.34)	$ (0.67)
Weighted average shares (in shares)	1,845,000	1,839,000

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 16,997,278	$ 2,096	$ 30,334,175	$ (7,434,595)	$ (565,838)	$ (5,338,560)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		2,096,150				264,853
Net loss	(1,224,667)	$ 0	0	(1,224,667)	0	$ 0
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(68,435)	0	0	0	(68,435)	0
Total comprehensive loss	(1,293,102)
Common stock issued (Note 13)	117,000	$ 14	116,986	0	0	$ 0
Common stock issued (Note 13) (in shares)		14,286				0
Stock-based compensation	63,064	$ 0	63,064	0	0	$ 0
Expired stock options & warrants; deferred tax effect	(1,745)	0	(1,745)	0	0	0
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	15,882,495	$ 2,110	30,512,480	(8,659,262)	(634,273)	$ (5,338,560)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015		2,110,436				264,853
Net loss	(625,055)	$ 0	0	(625,055)	0	$ 0
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(395,932)	0	0	0	(395,932)	0
Total comprehensive loss	(1,020,987)
Stock-based compensation	60,342	0	60,342	0	0	0
Expired stock options & warrants; deferred tax effect	(5,467)	0	(5,467)	0	0	0
Common stock repurchased and retired	(2,211)	$ 0	(2,211)	0	0	$ 0
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)		(423)				0
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 14,914,172	$ 2,110	$ 30,565,144	$ (9,284,317)	$ (1,030,205)	$ (5,338,560)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016		2,110,013				264,853

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating activities
Net loss	$ (625,055)	$ (1,224,667)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	984,031	1,003,096
Stock-based compensation	60,342	63,064
Non-cash life insurance policy accretion	(117,750)	(100,288)
Deferred income taxes	(3,000)	92,000
Foreign currency transaction (gain)/loss	(147,623)	109,491
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable and accounts due from employees and distributors	(39,282)	156,865
(Increase) decrease in inventories	537,665	(138,490)
(Increase) decrease in refundable income taxes	425,099	(264,243)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	66,014	95,861
(Increase) decrease in other assets	(19,936)	10,776
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable & accrued expenses and other non-current liabilities	404,767	(603,020)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	1,525,272	(799,555)
Investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	912	7,281
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment	(173,903)	(250,284)
Payments received on distributor note receivable	102,818	96,845
Net cash used in investing activities	(70,173)	(146,158)
Financing activities
Repayment of revolving line of credit borrowings	0	(500,000)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	0	3,249,501
Principal payments on long-term borrowings	(1,017,367)	(3,482,561)
Purchase of stock for treasury	(2,211)	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,019,578)	(733,060)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(90,967)	(48,356)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	344,554	(1,727,129)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	3,262,263	4,989,392
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	3,606,817	3,262,263
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for: Interest	94,100	87,710
Cash paid during the year for: Income taxes paid (received), net	(398,900)	(68,000)
Noncash financing transactions (Note 13):
Issuance of promissory notes	0	424,000
Issuance of company common stock	$ 0	$ 117,000

Nature of Business and Signific

Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Reliv’ International, Inc. (the Company) produces a proprietary line of nutritional supplements addressing basic nutrition, specific wellness needs, weight management, and sports nutrition. These products are sold by subsidiaries of the Company to a sales force of independent distributors of the Company that sell products directly to consumers. The Company and its subsidiaries sell products to distributors throughout the United States and in Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its foreign and domestic subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. On October 4, 2016, the Company effected a 1-for-7 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock. Each stockholder’s percentage ownership and proportional voting power remained unchanged as a result of the reverse stock split. All applicable share data, per share amounts, and related information in these consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been adjusted retroactively to give effect to the 1-for-7 reverse stock split. The Company's policy is to consider the following as cash and cash equivalents: demand deposits and short-term investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Product cost includes raw materials, labor, and overhead costs and is accounted for on a first-in, first-out basis. On a periodic basis, the Company reviews its inventory levels, as compared to future demand requirements and the shelf life of the various products. Based on this review, the Company records inventory write-downs when necessary. Sales aids and promotional materials inventories represent distributor kits, product brochures, and other sales and business development materials which are held for sale to distributors. Cost of the sales aids and promotional materials held for sale are capitalized as inventories and subsequently recorded to cost of goods sold upon recognition of revenue when sold to distributors. All other advertising and promotional costs are expensed when incurred. Property, plant, and equipment are stated on the cost basis. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line or an accelerated method 3 5 7 39 All balance sheet accounts have been translated using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Statements of net income (loss) amounts have been translated using the average exchange rate for the year. The gains and losses resulting from the changes in exchange rates from year to year have been reported in other comprehensive income (loss). The foreign currency translation adjustment is the only component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. If applicable, foreign currency translation adjustments exclude income tax expense (benefit) as certain of the Company’s investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries are deemed to be reinvested for an indefinite period of time. Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) were $ 147,623 (109,491) Basic earnings per common share are computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share are computed using the weighted average number of common shares and potential dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. Potential dilutive common shares consist of outstanding stock options, outstanding stock warrants, and convertible preferred stock. See Note 8 for additional information regarding earnings per share. The Company has stock-based incentive plans under which it may grant stock option, restricted stock, and unrestricted stock awards. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense based on the grant date fair value of the award and the related vesting terms. Depending upon the characteristics of the option, the fair value of stock-based awards is primarily determined using the Black-Scholes model, which incorporates assumptions and management estimates including the risk-free interest rate, expected volatility, expected option life, and dividend yield. See Note 7 for additional information. The Company accounts for options granted to non-employees and warrants granted to distributors under the fair value approach required by FASB ASC Topic 505-50, “Equity Based Payments to Non-Employees.” The Company receives payment by credit card, personal check, or guaranteed funds for orders from independent distributors and makes related commission payments in the following month. Generally, net sales reflect product sales less the distributor discount of 20 percent to 40 percent of the suggested retail price. Actual and estimated sales returns are classified as a reduction of net sales. The Company estimates and accrues a reserve for product returns based on the Company’s return policy and historical experience. The Company’s return policy allows for distributors to return product only upon termination of his or her distributorship. Allowable returns are limited to saleable product which was purchased within twelve months of the termination for a refund of 100% of the original purchase price less any distributor royalties and commission received relating to the original purchase of the returned products. 0.20 0.24 The Company records handling and freight income as a component of net sales and records handling and freight costs as a component of cost of products sold. Total net sales do not include sales tax as the Company considers itself a pass-through conduit for collecting and remitting applicable sales taxes. FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosures about fair value measurements required under other accounting pronouncements. See Note 5 for further discussion. The provision for income taxes is computed using the liability method. The primary differences between financial statement and taxable income result from financial statement accruals and reserves and differences between depreciation and stock options for book and tax purposes. Unrecognized tax benefits are accounted for as required by FASB ASC Topic 740 which prescribes a more likely than not threshold for financial statement presentation and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. See Note 11 for further discussion. Costs of sales aids and promotional materials are capitalized as inventories. All other advertising and promotional costs are expensed when incurred. The Company recorded $ 36,900 18,500 Research and development expenses, which are charged to selling, general, and administrative expenses as incurred, were $ 694,000 765,000 The Company records intangible assets based on management’s determination of the fair value of the respective assets at the time of acquisition. Determining the fair value of intangible assets is judgmental and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions of future company operations. The Company bases its fair value estimates and related asset lives on assumptions it believes to be reasonable but that are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Actual future results may differ from these estimates. Intangible assets estimated to have finite lives are amortized over their estimated economic life under the straight-line method; such method correlates to management’s estimate of the assets’ economic benefit. Based on management’s estimates at origination, these lives range from two to seventeen years. Related amortization expense is presented within Selling, General, and Administrative in the accompanying consolidated statements of net loss and comprehensive loss. As of December 31, 2016, remaining lives of intangible assets range from eight to thirteen years. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-2, Leases (Topic 842) In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	2. Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment at December 31, 2016 and 2015, consist of the following: 2016 2015 Land and land improvements $ 905,190 $ 905,190 Building 9,943,512 9,951,555 Machinery and equipment 4,329,329 4,344,403 Office equipment 1,203,868 1,223,921 Computer equipment and software 2,218,766 2,341,149 18,600,665 18,766,218 Less accumulated depreciation 12,746,363 12,347,091 $ 5,854,302 $ 6,419,127 For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, depreciation expense was $ 728,618 732,968

Accounts Payable and Accrued Ex

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	3. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 2016 2015 Trade payables $ 2,352,692 $ 1,859,716 Distributors' commissions 1,402,370 1,567,883 Sales taxes 234,153 232,996 Payroll and payroll taxes 245,090 277,157 $ 4,234,305 $ 3,937,752

Amortizable Intangible Assets

Amortizable Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	4. Amortizable Intangible Assets The Company had amortizable intangible assets as follows as of December 31, 2016 and 2015: Accumulated Gross Carrying Amount Amortization 2016 2015 2016 2015 Distributorship and related agreements $ 2,060,000 $ 2,060,000 $ 1,217,689 $ 1,078,394 Lunasin technology license 1,954,661 1,954,661 396,738 280,620 $ 4,014,661 $ 4,014,661 $ 1,614,427 $ 1,359,014 Amortization expense for intangible assets totaled $ 255,413 270,128 Intangible Amortization 2017 $ 226,000 2018 226,000 2019 226,000 2020 226,000 2021 226,000

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	5. Fair Value of Financial Instruments Carrying Fair Description Amount Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2016 Long-term debt $ 2,907,437 $ 2,907,437 - $ 2,907,437 - Note receivable 1,630,164 1,812,000 - 1,812,000 Marketable securities 296,000 296,000 $ 296,000 - - December 31, 2015 Long-term debt $ 3,941,080 $ 3,941,080 - $ 3,941,080 Note receivable 1,732,982 1,942,000 - 1,942,000 - Marketable securities 275,000 275,000 $ 275,000 - - Fair value can be measured using valuation techniques such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). Accounting standards utilize a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those levels: Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions. Long-term debt Note receivable Marketable securities The carrying value of other financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to their short maturities or variable-rate nature of the respective balances.

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	6. Debt 2016 2015 Term loan $ 2,843,301 $ 3,168,261 Notes payable 64,136 283,455 Obligation for acquisition of technology license, net - 489,364 2,907,437 3,941,080 Less current maturities 389,096 781,505 Long-term portion $ 2,518,341 $ 3,159,575 2017 $ 389,096 2018 2,518,341 $ 2,907,437 Term Loan and Revolving Loan Agreements Effective September 30, 2015, the Company entered into a series of lending agreements with a new primary lender which include agreements for a $ 3.25 3.5 The new $ 3.25 27,080 2.78 The new $ 3.5 September 30, 2016 The proceeds from the new $ 3.25 Borrowings under the new lending agreements are secured by all tangible and intangible assets of the Company, a whole life insurance policy on the life of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and by a mortgage on the real estate of the Company’s headquarters. The original September 30, 2015 lending agreements include a quarterly covenant requiring the Company to maintain net tangible worth of not less than $9.5 million. 200,000 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 200,000 As defined, EBITDA means the Company’s consolidated net income for such period, before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, management fees, and further adjusted to exclude any gain or loss on the sale of assets, other extraordinary gains or losses, and any one-time adjustments approved by the lender. At December 31, 2016, the Company was in compliance with its loan covenant requirements. Obligation for Acquisition of Technology License, net In July 2013, a newly-formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a Technology License Agreement (TLA) with a privately-held company. The TLA provides the Company the exclusive license for certain intellectual property related to the nutritional ingredient lunasin and other soy-related peptides and proteins. In consideration for the TLA, the Company agreed to pay the licensor a purchase price of $ 2 1.15 150,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 The Company has accounted for the TLA as an asset purchase acquisition consisting of a long-term finite-lived asset to be amortized over the life of the associated intellectual property (approximately seventeen years at origination). Notes Payable A description of the Notes Payable is presented in Note 13 – Incentive Compensation Plans.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]	7. Stockholders’ Equity On October 4, 2016, the Company effected a 1-for-7 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock. Each stockholder’s percentage ownership and proportional voting power remained unchanged as a result of the reverse stock split. All applicable share data, per share amounts, and related information in these consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been adjusted retroactively to give effect to the 1-for-7 reverse stock split. Stock Options – Incentive Stock Plans The Company sponsors two incentive stock plans (a “2014 Plan” and a “2009 Plan”) each allowing for a maximum of 142,857 The 2014 Plan and the 2009 Plan provide that options may be issued under the Plans at an option price not less than fair market value of the stock at the time the option is granted. Under these plans, restricted stock of the Company may be granted at no cost to the grantee. The grantees are entitled to dividends and voting rights for their respective shares. Restrictions limit the sale or transfer of these shares during the requisite service period. In addition, the committee may grant or sell unrestricted stock at a purchase price to be determined by the committee. Vesting terms and restrictions, if applicable, under the plans, are set by the committee and will be 10 In March 2015, under the 2014 Plan, the Company issued time-vesting stock option grants totaling 39,210 7.77 4.8 150,200 3.8311 1.68 0 56.3 Also, in March 2015, under the 2014 Plan, the Company issued performance-based stock option grants totaling 91,500 7.77 342,300 3.8311 1.68 0 56.3 Compensation cost for all of the stock option plans was approximately $ 56,280 56,000 57,468 57,000 81,500 81,500 3.0 2016 2015 Weighted Weighted Avg. Avg. Exercise Exercise Options Price Options Price Outstanding beginning of the year 261,700 $ 8.11 197,419 $ 24.37 Granted - 130,710 7.77 Exercised - - Expired and forfeited (24,856) 7.96 (66,429) 55.78 Outstanding at end of year 236,844 $ 8.14 261,700 $ 8.11 Exercisable at end of year 55,066 $ 8.54 30,638 $ 8.64 0 As of December 31, 2016 Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Range of Number Weighted Avg. Weighted Avg. Number Weighted Avg. Weighted Avg. Exercise Prices Outstanding Remaining Life Exercise Price Exercisable Remaining Life Exercise Price $ 7.77 114,282 3.17 $ 7.77 6,856 3.17 $ 7.77 $ 8.19 26,142 1.17 8.19 - - - $8.40 - $9.24 96,420 0.04 8.57 48,210 0.04 8.65 $7.77 - $9.24 236,844 1.68 $ 8.14 55,066 0.43 $ 8.54 Distributor Stock Purchase Plan In July 2009, the Company established a Distributor Stock Purchase Plan (2009 Plan) which replaced a similar plan which had expired. Since inception, a total of 14,396 The plan allows distributors who have reached the “Ambassador” status the opportunity to allocate up to 10 25 Distributor Stock Purchase Plan The Company records expense under the fair value method for warrants granted to distributors. Total expense recorded for these warrants was $ 4,062 5,596 Year ended December 31 2016 2015 Expected warrant life (years) 3.0 3.0 Risk-free weighted average interest rate 1.47 % 1.37 % Stock price volatility 75.9 % 68.2 % Dividend yield 0.0 % 0.0 % 2016 2015 Weighted Weighted Avg. Avg. Exercise Exercise Warrants Price Warrants Price Outstanding beginning of the year 5,484 $ 10.13 4,974 $ 12.47 Granted 2,519 4.64 2,183 4.06 Exercised - - Expired (1,712) 19.67 (1,673) 9.17 Outstanding at end of year 6,291 $ 5.34 5,484 $ 10.13 Exercisable at end of year 6,291 5,484 As of December 31, 2016 Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Weighted Range of Avg. Exercise Avg. Remaining Exercise Prices Warrants Price Life $ 4.06 2,183 $ 4.06 2.00 $ 4.64 2,519 4.64 3.00 $ 8.19 1,589 8.19 1.00 $4.06 - $8.19 6,291 $ 5.34 2.15 The intrinsic value for stock warrants outstanding at December 31, 2016 was $ 1,000

Loss per Share

Loss per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	8. Loss per Share The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share: Year ended December 31 2016 2015 Numerator: Net loss $ (625,055) $ (1,224,667) Denominator: Denominator for basic loss per share – weighted average shares 1,845,000 1,839,000 Dilutive effect of employee stock options and other warrants - - Denominator for diluted loss per share – adjusted weighted average shares 1,845,000 1,839,000 Basic loss per share $ (0.34) $ (0.67) Diluted loss per share $ (0.34) $ (0.67) The 2015 loss per common share has been restated for the 2016 reverse stock split; see Note 7. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, options and warrants totaling 238,433 265,001

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]	9. Leases The Company leases certain office facilities, storage, and equipment. These leases have varying terms, and certain leases have renewal and/or purchase options. 2017 $ 282,211 2018 133,435 2019 70,124 2020 50,742 2021 - Thereafter - $ 536,512 Rent expense for operating leases was $ 370,554 424,810

Note Receivable Due From Distri

Note Receivable Due From Distributor	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Note Receivable Due From Distributor [Text Block]	10. Note Receivable Due From Distributor In March 2012, the Company purchased a note and mortgage (“Note”) from a real estate investment management firm on certain properties in Wyoming and Idaho for $ 2 2 greater of 6% or prime As originally structured, beginning in 2013, the LMA was to require monthly payment of principal and interest 1,630,164 1,732,982

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	11. Income Taxes Compenents of loss before income taxes: Year ended December 31 2016 2015 United States $ (499,004) $ (103,069) Foreign (117,051) (1,359,598) $ (616,055) $ (1,462,667) Compenents of provision (benefit) for income taxes: Year ended December 31 2016 2015 Current: Federal $ (15,000) $ (389,000) State (10,000) 21,000 Foreign 29,000 38,000 Total current 4,000 (330,000) Deferred: Federal (27,000) 27,000 State (4,000) 5,000 Foreign 36,000 60,000 Total deferred 5,000 92,000 $ 9,000 $ (238,000) 34 Year ended December 31 2016 2015 Income taxes at U.S. statutory rate $ (209,000) $ (497,000) State income taxes, net of federal benefit 11,000 21,000 Higher/(lower) effective taxes on earnings/losses in foreign countries (104,000) 63,000 Foreign corporate income taxes 44,000 43,000 Effect of future tax rate changes to foreign deferred income taxes 21,000 55,000 Nondeductible meals and entertainment expense 15,000 18,000 Qualified domestic production activities income, net - 45,000 Net operating loss carryback claims (19,000) - Valuation allowance, net 292,000 - Other (42,000) 14,000 $ 9,000 $ (238,000) The Company has a deferred tax asset of $ 3,237,000 3,112,000 758,000 3.6 487,000 623,000 2,750,000 During 2016, the Company determined that it was more likely than not that U.S. federal and various state net operating losses primarily generated in 2016 will not be realized based on projections of future U.S. taxable income, estimated reversals of existing taxable timing differences, and other considerations. Accordingly, the 2016 income tax provision includes the impact of recording a full deferred tax asset valuation allowance of approximately $ 292,000 2016 2015 Deferred tax assets: Product refund reserve $ 10,000 $ 12,000 Inventory obsolescence reserve 25,000 20,000 Vacation accrual 6,000 14,000 Stock-based compensation 9,000 11,000 Organization costs 189,000 195,000 Deferred compensation 108,000 107,000 Miscellaneous accrued expenses 10,000 13,000 Domestic net operating loss carryforwards 282,000 - Foreign net operating loss carryforwards 3,237,000 3,112,000 Valuation allowance (3,042,000) (2,489,000) 834,000 995,000 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization 182,000 240,000 Foreign currency exchange 165,000 160,000 347,000 400,000 Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $ 487,000 $ 595,000 Reported as: Current deferred tax assets $ - $ 66,000 Non-current deferred tax assets 487,000 623,000 Non-current deferred tax liabilities - 94,000 Net deferred tax assets $ 487,000 $ 595,000 Through December 31, 2016, the cumulative amount of unremitted earnings on which the Company has not recognized United States income tax was $ 57,000 The Company applied applicable accounting guidance relating to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. Reserves for uncertainty in income taxes are adjusted quarterly in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the progress of tax audits, case law, and emerging legislation. The primary difference between gross unrecognized tax benefits and net unrecognized tax benefits is the U.S. federal tax benefit from state tax deductions. It is the Company’s practice to recognize interest and / or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had $ 43,000 63,000 32,000 2016 2015 Beginning of year $ 46,000 $ 48,000 Settlements and effective settlements with tax authorities - - Lapse of statute of limitations (13,000) (6,000) Decrease to tax positions taken during prior periods (7,000) (7,000) Increase to tax positions taken during current period 6,000 11,000 End of year $ 32,000 $ 46,000 At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had $ 13,000 22,000 The Company, including its domestic and foreign subsidiaries, is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company has concluded all U.S. federal income tax matters for years through 2012 and concluded years through 2012 with its primary state jurisdiction. One of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries is presently under local country audit for alleged deficiencies (totaling approximately $ 800,000 20 185,000 158,000

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	12. Employee Benefit Plans The Company sponsors a 401(k) employee savings plan which covers substantially all employees. Employees can contribute up to 15 10 44,200 49,300 On September 1, 2006, the Company established an employee stock ownership plan ("ESOP") which covers substantially all U.S. employees. Contributions to the ESOP are funded by the Company on a discretionary basis. In 2016 and 2015, the Company did not make any contributions to the ESOP.

Incentive Compensation Plans

Incentive Compensation Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]
Compensation Related Costs, General [Text Block]	13. Incentive Compensation Plans In May 2007, the Board of Directors approved the adoption of a new incentive compensation plan. This new plan was effective for fiscal year 2007 and replaced a previous plan. Under the plan, bonuses are payable quarterly in an amount not to exceed 18 500,000 In July 2010, the Company’s Reliv Europe subsidiary entered into a long-term performance-based incentive compensation agreement with the subsidiary’s senior managers. The valuation of the compensation agreement was an EBITDA-based formula derived from the subsidiary’s financial performance and vested in 20 During the second quarter of 2015, the cumulative incentive amount of $ 756,800 100% vested, and concurrently, each of the subsidiary’s senior managers exercised 100% of his/her put option. 424,000 100,000 117,000 216,000 The notes payable were issued by the Company to the managers in April 2015 and range in length from one to two years with quarterly payments of principal and interest beginning three months from issuance. Each of the notes accrue interest at a floating interest rate based on the three-month pound LIBOR plus 3 3.41 64,136 The Company sponsors a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) to allow certain executives to defer a portion of their annual salary and bonus into a grantor trust. A grantor trust was established to hold the assets of the SERP. The Company funds the grantor trust by paying the amount deferred by the participant into the trust at the time of deferral. Investment earnings and losses accrue to the benefit or detriment of the participants. The SERP also provides for a discretionary matching contribution by the Company not to exceed 100 296,000 275,000 299,000 277,000

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	14. Segment Information Description of Products and Services by Segment 2016 2015 Net sales by product category Nutritional and dietary supplements $ 40,554,312 $ 46,276,222 Skin care products - 267,737 Sales aids and other 1,450,649 1,215,594 Handling & freight income 3,507,875 4,009,304 Total net sales $ 45,512,836 $ 51,768,857 The Company operates in one reportable segment, a network marketing segment consisting of six operating units that sell nutritional and dietary products to a sales force of independent distributors that sell the products directly to customers. These operating units are based on geographic regions. 2016 2015 Net sales to external customers United States $ 35,591,831 $ 40,384,993 Australia/New Zealand 1,079,054 1,279,549 Canada 1,065,147 1,296,543 Mexico 529,871 719,101 Europe (1) 5,490,508 6,192,453 Asia (2) 1,756,425 1,896,218 Total net sales $ 45,512,836 $ 51,768,857 Assets by area United States $ 18,563,523 $ 20,429,025 Australia/New Zealand 568,890 562,961 Canada 375,264 374,863 Mexico 311,102 288,406 Europe (1) 1,694,113 1,879,473 Asia (2) 952,835 726,304 Total consolidated assets $ 22,465,727 $ 24,261,032 (1) Europe consists of United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. (2) Asia consists of Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Restructuring Activities

Restructuring Activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	15. Restructuring Activities In May 2016, the Company implemented an employee headcount cost reduction program resulting in the reduction of approximately 9% of the Company’s worldwide employees. The total cost of the program, representing severance and benefits, was approximately $275,000 in 2016, and was included within Selling, General, and Administrative in the accompanying consolidated statements of net loss and comprehensive loss. The aggregate annual salaries of the affected employees was approximately $1,100,000. At December 31, 2016, there was no remaining reserve for severance and benefits under the program.

Nature of Business and Signif22

Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature Of Operations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Nature of Business Reliv’ International, Inc. (the Company) produces a proprietary line of nutritional supplements addressing basic nutrition, specific wellness needs, weight management, and sports nutrition. These products are sold by subsidiaries of the Company to a sales force of independent distributors of the Company that sell products directly to consumers. The Company and its subsidiaries sell products to distributors throughout the United States and in Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its foreign and domestic subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. On October 4, 2016, the Company effected a 1-for-7 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock. Each stockholder’s percentage ownership and proportional voting power remained unchanged as a result of the reverse stock split. All applicable share data, per share amounts, and related information in these consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been adjusted retroactively to give effect to the 1-for-7 reverse stock split.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash Equivalents The Company's policy is to consider the following as cash and cash equivalents: demand deposits and short-term investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventories Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Product cost includes raw materials, labor, and overhead costs and is accounted for on a first-in, first-out basis. On a periodic basis, the Company reviews its inventory levels, as compared to future demand requirements and the shelf life of the various products. Based on this review, the Company records inventory write-downs when necessary. Sales aids and promotional materials inventories represent distributor kits, product brochures, and other sales and business development materials which are held for sale to distributors. Cost of the sales aids and promotional materials held for sale are capitalized as inventories and subsequently recorded to cost of goods sold upon recognition of revenue when sold to distributors. All other advertising and promotional costs are expensed when incurred.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment are stated on the cost basis. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line or an accelerated method 3 5 7 39
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Foreign Currency Translation and Transaction Gains or Losses All balance sheet accounts have been translated using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Statements of net income (loss) amounts have been translated using the average exchange rate for the year. The gains and losses resulting from the changes in exchange rates from year to year have been reported in other comprehensive income (loss). The foreign currency translation adjustment is the only component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. If applicable, foreign currency translation adjustments exclude income tax expense (benefit) as certain of the Company’s investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries are deemed to be reinvested for an indefinite period of time. Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) were $ 147,623 (109,491)
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share Basic earnings per common share are computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share are computed using the weighted average number of common shares and potential dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. Potential dilutive common shares consist of outstanding stock options, outstanding stock warrants, and convertible preferred stock. See Note 8 for additional information regarding earnings per share.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	Stock-Based Compensation The Company has stock-based incentive plans under which it may grant stock option, restricted stock, and unrestricted stock awards. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense based on the grant date fair value of the award and the related vesting terms. Depending upon the characteristics of the option, the fair value of stock-based awards is primarily determined using the Black-Scholes model, which incorporates assumptions and management estimates including the risk-free interest rate, expected volatility, expected option life, and dividend yield. See Note 7 for additional information. The Company accounts for options granted to non-employees and warrants granted to distributors under the fair value approach required by FASB ASC Topic 505-50, “Equity Based Payments to Non-Employees.”
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Recognition The Company receives payment by credit card, personal check, or guaranteed funds for orders from independent distributors and makes related commission payments in the following month. Generally, net sales reflect product sales less the distributor discount of 20 percent to 40 percent of the suggested retail price. Actual and estimated sales returns are classified as a reduction of net sales. The Company estimates and accrues a reserve for product returns based on the Company’s return policy and historical experience. The Company’s return policy allows for distributors to return product only upon termination of his or her distributorship. Allowable returns are limited to saleable product which was purchased within twelve months of the termination for a refund of 100% of the original purchase price less any distributor royalties and commission received relating to the original purchase of the returned products. 0.20 0.24 The Company records handling and freight income as a component of net sales and records handling and freight costs as a component of cost of products sold. Total net sales do not include sales tax as the Company considers itself a pass-through conduit for collecting and remitting applicable sales taxes.
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosures about fair value measurements required under other accounting pronouncements. See Note 5 for further discussion.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes The provision for income taxes is computed using the liability method. The primary differences between financial statement and taxable income result from financial statement accruals and reserves and differences between depreciation and stock options for book and tax purposes. Unrecognized tax benefits are accounted for as required by FASB ASC Topic 740 which prescribes a more likely than not threshold for financial statement presentation and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. See Note 11 for further discussion.
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Advertising Costs of sales aids and promotional materials are capitalized as inventories. All other advertising and promotional costs are expensed when incurred. The Company recorded $ 36,900 18,500
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Research and Development Expenses Research and development expenses, which are charged to selling, general, and administrative expenses as incurred, were $ 694,000 765,000
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Amortizable Intangible Assets The Company records intangible assets based on management’s determination of the fair value of the respective assets at the time of acquisition. Determining the fair value of intangible assets is judgmental and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions of future company operations. The Company bases its fair value estimates and related asset lives on assumptions it believes to be reasonable but that are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Actual future results may differ from these estimates. Intangible assets estimated to have finite lives are amortized over their estimated economic life under the straight-line method; such method correlates to management’s estimate of the assets’ economic benefit. Based on management’s estimates at origination, these lives range from two to seventeen years. Related amortization expense is presented within Selling, General, and Administrative in the accompanying consolidated statements of net loss and comprehensive loss. As of December 31, 2016, remaining lives of intangible assets range from eight to thirteen years.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-2, Leases (Topic 842) In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	Property, plant, and equipment at December 31, 2016 and 2015, consist of the following: 2016 2015 Land and land improvements $ 905,190 $ 905,190 Building 9,943,512 9,951,555 Machinery and equipment 4,329,329 4,344,403 Office equipment 1,203,868 1,223,921 Computer equipment and software 2,218,766 2,341,149 18,600,665 18,766,218 Less accumulated depreciation 12,746,363 12,347,091 $ 5,854,302 $ 6,419,127

Accounts Payable and Accrued 24

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Accounts payable and accrued expenses at December 31, 2016 and 2015, consist of the following: 2016 2015 Trade payables $ 2,352,692 $ 1,859,716 Distributors' commissions 1,402,370 1,567,883 Sales taxes 234,153 232,996 Payroll and payroll taxes 245,090 277,157 $ 4,234,305 $ 3,937,752

Amortizable Intangible Assets (

Amortizable Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	The Company had amortizable intangible assets as follows as of December 31, 2016 and 2015: Accumulated Gross Carrying Amount Amortization 2016 2015 2016 2015 Distributorship and related agreements $ 2,060,000 $ 2,060,000 $ 1,217,689 $ 1,078,394 Lunasin technology license 1,954,661 1,954,661 396,738 280,620 $ 4,014,661 $ 4,014,661 $ 1,614,427 $ 1,359,014
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets over the next five years is estimated to be: Intangible Amortization 2017 $ 226,000 2018 226,000 2019 226,000 2020 226,000 2021 226,000

Fair Value of Financial Instr26

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	The carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments at December 31, 2016 and 2015 were approximately as follows: Carrying Fair Description Amount Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2016 Long-term debt $ 2,907,437 $ 2,907,437 - $ 2,907,437 - Note receivable 1,630,164 1,812,000 - 1,812,000 Marketable securities 296,000 296,000 $ 296,000 - - December 31, 2015 Long-term debt $ 3,941,080 $ 3,941,080 - $ 3,941,080 Note receivable 1,732,982 1,942,000 - 1,942,000 - Marketable securities 275,000 275,000 $ 275,000 - -

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	Debt at December 31, 2016 and 2015 consists of the following: 2016 2015 Term loan $ 2,843,301 $ 3,168,261 Notes payable 64,136 283,455 Obligation for acquisition of technology license, net - 489,364 2,907,437 3,941,080 Less current maturities 389,096 781,505 Long-term portion $ 2,518,341 $ 3,159,575
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	Principal maturities of debt at December 31, 2016, are as follows: 2017 $ 389,096 2018 2,518,341 $ 2,907,437

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	2016 2015 Weighted Weighted Avg. Avg. Exercise Exercise Options Price Options Price Outstanding beginning of the year 261,700 $ 8.11 197,419 $ 24.37 Granted - 130,710 7.77 Exercised - - Expired and forfeited (24,856) 7.96 (66,429) 55.78 Outstanding at end of year 236,844 $ 8.14 261,700 $ 8.11 Exercisable at end of year 55,066 $ 8.54 30,638 $ 8.64
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding and currently exercisable at December 31, 2016 was $- 0 As of December 31, 2016 Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Range of Number Weighted Avg. Weighted Avg. Number Weighted Avg. Weighted Avg. Exercise Prices Outstanding Remaining Life Exercise Price Exercisable Remaining Life Exercise Price $ 7.77 114,282 3.17 $ 7.77 6,856 3.17 $ 7.77 $ 8.19 26,142 1.17 8.19 - - - $8.40 - $9.24 96,420 0.04 8.57 48,210 0.04 8.65 $7.77 - $9.24 236,844 1.68 $ 8.14 55,066 0.43 $ 8.54
Warrant [Member]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Warrants Activity [Table Text Block]	A summary of the Company’s warrant activity and related information for the years ended December 31 follows: 2016 2015 Weighted Weighted Avg. Avg. Exercise Exercise Warrants Price Warrants Price Outstanding beginning of the year 5,484 $ 10.13 4,974 $ 12.47 Granted 2,519 4.64 2,183 4.06 Exercised - - Expired (1,712) 19.67 (1,673) 9.17 Outstanding at end of year 6,291 $ 5.34 5,484 $ 10.13 Exercisable at end of year 6,291 5,484
Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Warrants Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Year ended December 31 2016 2015 Expected warrant life (years) 3.0 3.0 Risk-free weighted average interest rate 1.47 % 1.37 % Stock price volatility 75.9 % 68.2 % Dividend yield 0.0 % 0.0 %
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	As of December 31, 2016 Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Weighted Range of Avg. Exercise Avg. Remaining Exercise Prices Warrants Price Life $ 4.06 2,183 $ 4.06 2.00 $ 4.64 2,519 4.64 3.00 $ 8.19 1,589 8.19 1.00 $4.06 - $8.19 6,291 $ 5.34 2.15

Loss per Share (Tables)

Loss per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share: Year ended December 31 2016 2015 Numerator: Net loss $ (625,055) $ (1,224,667) Denominator: Denominator for basic loss per share – weighted average shares 1,845,000 1,839,000 Dilutive effect of employee stock options and other warrants - - Denominator for diluted loss per share – adjusted weighted average shares 1,845,000 1,839,000 Basic loss per share $ (0.34) $ (0.67) Diluted loss per share $ (0.34) $ (0.67)

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	Future minimum payments under non-cancelable leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year consist of the following at December 31, 2016: 2017 $ 282,211 2018 133,435 2019 70,124 2020 50,742 2021 - Thereafter - $ 536,512

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	Compenents of loss before income taxes: Year ended December 31 2016 2015 United States $ (499,004) $ (103,069) Foreign (117,051) (1,359,598) $ (616,055) $ (1,462,667)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Compenents of provision (benefit) for income taxes: Year ended December 31 2016 2015 Current: Federal $ (15,000) $ (389,000) State (10,000) 21,000 Foreign 29,000 38,000 Total current 4,000 (330,000) Deferred: Federal (27,000) 27,000 State (4,000) 5,000 Foreign 36,000 60,000 Total deferred 5,000 92,000 $ 9,000 $ (238,000)
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	34 Year ended December 31 2016 2015 Income taxes at U.S. statutory rate $ (209,000) $ (497,000) State income taxes, net of federal benefit 11,000 21,000 Higher/(lower) effective taxes on earnings/losses in foreign countries (104,000) 63,000 Foreign corporate income taxes 44,000 43,000 Effect of future tax rate changes to foreign deferred income taxes 21,000 55,000 Nondeductible meals and entertainment expense 15,000 18,000 Qualified domestic production activities income, net - 45,000 Net operating loss carryback claims (19,000) - Valuation allowance, net 292,000 - Other (42,000) 14,000 $ 9,000 $ (238,000)
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the related tax effects of each temporary difference at December 31, 2016 and 2015, are as follows: 2016 2015 Deferred tax assets: Product refund reserve $ 10,000 $ 12,000 Inventory obsolescence reserve 25,000 20,000 Vacation accrual 6,000 14,000 Stock-based compensation 9,000 11,000 Organization costs 189,000 195,000 Deferred compensation 108,000 107,000 Miscellaneous accrued expenses 10,000 13,000 Domestic net operating loss carryforwards 282,000 - Foreign net operating loss carryforwards 3,237,000 3,112,000 Valuation allowance (3,042,000) (2,489,000) 834,000 995,000 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization 182,000 240,000 Foreign currency exchange 165,000 160,000 347,000 400,000 Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $ 487,000 $ 595,000 Reported as: Current deferred tax assets $ - $ 66,000 Non-current deferred tax assets 487,000 623,000 Non-current deferred tax liabilities - 94,000 Net deferred tax assets $ 487,000 $ 595,000
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	The aggregate changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits were as follows: 2016 2015 Beginning of year $ 46,000 $ 48,000 Settlements and effective settlements with tax authorities - - Lapse of statute of limitations (13,000) (6,000) Decrease to tax positions taken during prior periods (7,000) (7,000) Increase to tax positions taken during current period 6,000 11,000 End of year $ 32,000 $ 46,000

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Product [Table Text Block]	2016 2015 Net sales by product category Nutritional and dietary supplements $ 40,554,312 $ 46,276,222 Skin care products - 267,737 Sales aids and other 1,450,649 1,215,594 Handling & freight income 3,507,875 4,009,304 Total net sales $ 45,512,836 $ 51,768,857
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]	Geographic area data for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 follow: 2016 2015 Net sales to external customers United States $ 35,591,831 $ 40,384,993 Australia/New Zealand 1,079,054 1,279,549 Canada 1,065,147 1,296,543 Mexico 529,871 719,101 Europe (1) 5,490,508 6,192,453 Asia (2) 1,756,425 1,896,218 Total net sales $ 45,512,836 $ 51,768,857 Assets by area United States $ 18,563,523 $ 20,429,025 Australia/New Zealand 568,890 562,961 Canada 375,264 374,863 Mexico 311,102 288,406 Europe (1) 1,694,113 1,879,473 Asia (2) 952,835 726,304 Total consolidated assets $ 22,465,727 $ 24,261,032 (1) Europe consists of United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. (2) Asia consists of Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Nature of Business and Signif33

Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Depreciation Methods	the straight-line or an accelerated method
Foreign currency transaction (gain)/loss	$ (147,623)	$ 109,491
Revenue Recognition Determination Of Selling Price Method	Generally, net sales reflect product sales less the distributor discount of 20 percent to 40 percent of the suggested retail price.
Revenue Recognition Description Of Sales Returns	Allowable returns are limited to saleable product which was purchased within twelve months of the termination for a refund of 100% of the original purchase price less any distributor royalties and commission received relating to the original purchase of the returned products.
Sales Returns Goods Percentage	0.20%	0.24%
Advertising Expense	$ 36,900	$ 18,500
Research and Development Expense	$ 694,000	$ 765,000
Computer Equipment And Software [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Computer Equipment And Software [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Office Equipment And Machinery [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years
Real Property [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	39 years

Property, Plant, and Equipmen34

Property, Plant, and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land and land improvements	$ 905,190	$ 905,190
Building	9,943,512	9,951,555
Machinery and equipment	4,329,329	4,344,403
Office equipment	1,203,868	1,223,921
Computer equipment and software	2,218,766	2,341,149
Property, plant, and equipment, Gross	18,600,665	18,766,218
Less accumulated depreciation	12,746,363	12,347,091
Property, plant, and equipment, net	$ 5,854,302	$ 6,419,127

Property, Plant, and Equipmen35

Property, Plant, and Equipment (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation	$ 728,618	$ 732,968

Accounts Payable and Accrued 36

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Trade payables	$ 2,352,692	$ 1,859,716
Distributors' commissions	1,402,370	1,567,883
Sales taxes	234,153	232,996
Payroll and payroll taxes	245,090	277,157
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	$ 4,234,305	$ 3,937,752

Amortizable Intangible Assets37

Amortizable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Amortizable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 4,014,661	$ 4,014,661
Accumulated Amortization	1,614,427	1,359,014
Distributorship and related agreements [Member]
Amortizable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	2,060,000	2,060,000
Accumulated Amortization	1,217,689	1,078,394
Lunasin technology license [Member]
Amortizable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,954,661	1,954,661
Accumulated Amortization	$ 396,738	$ 280,620

Amortizable Intangible Assets38

Amortizable Intangible Assets (Detail 1)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Line Items]
2,017	$ 226,000
2,018	226,000
2,019	226,000
2,020	226,000
2,021	$ 226,000

Amortizable Intangible Assets39

Amortizable Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Amortizable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 255,413	$ 270,128

Fair Value of Financial Instr40

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Long-term debt, Carrying Amount	$ 2,907,437	$ 3,941,080
Note receivable, Carrying Amount	1,630,164	1,732,982
Marketable securities, Carrying Amount	296,000	275,000
Long-term debt, Fair Value	2,907,437	3,941,080
Note receivable, Fair Value	1,812,000	1,942,000
Marketable securities, Fair Value	296,000	275,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Long-term debt, Fair Value	0	0
Note receivable, Fair Value	0	0
Marketable securities, Fair Value	296,000	275,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Long-term debt, Fair Value	2,907,437	3,941,080
Note receivable, Fair Value	1,812,000	1,942,000
Marketable securities, Fair Value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Long-term debt, Fair Value	0
Note receivable, Fair Value		0
Marketable securities, Fair Value	$ 0	$ 0

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Carrying Value Of Debt [Line Items]
Term loan	$ 2,843,301	$ 3,168,261
Notes payable	64,136	283,455
Obligation for acquisition of technology license, net	0	489,364
Long-term Debt	2,907,437	3,941,080
Less current maturities	389,096	781,505
Long-term portion	$ 2,518,341	$ 3,159,575

Debt (Details 1)

Debt (Details 1) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Long-term Debt, Rolling Maturity [Line Items]
2,017	$ 389,096
2,018	2,518,341
Long-term Debt	$ 2,907,437	$ 3,941,080

Debt (Details Textual)

Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2009	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Carrying Value Of Debt [Line Items]
Secured Debt					$ 2,843,301	$ 3,168,261
December 31 2016 [Member]
Carrying Value Of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Restrictive Covenants Expected Minimum Earnings Before Interest Expense Income Tax Expense Depreciation And Amortization					200,000
March 31 2017 [Member]
Carrying Value Of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Restrictive Covenants Expected Minimum Earnings Before Interest Expense Income Tax Expense Depreciation And Amortization					200,000
June 30 2017 [Member]
Carrying Value Of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Restrictive Covenants Expected Minimum Earnings Before Interest Expense Income Tax Expense Depreciation And Amortization					400,000
September 30 2017 [Member]
Carrying Value Of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Restrictive Covenants Expected Minimum Earnings Before Interest Expense Income Tax Expense Depreciation And Amortization					600,000
December 31 2017 [Member]
Carrying Value Of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Restrictive Covenants Expected Minimum Earnings Before Interest Expense Income Tax Expense Depreciation And Amortization					800,000
March 31 2018 [Member]
Carrying Value Of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Restrictive Covenants Expected Minimum Earnings Before Interest Expense Income Tax Expense Depreciation And Amortization					200,000
Technology License [Member]
Carrying Value Of Debt [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets		$ 1,150,000
Technology License Agreement Periodic Payment Range Minimum Amount		150,000
Technology License Agreement Periodic Payment Range Maximum Amount		250,000
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired		$ 2,000,000
Final Payment Made For License					$ 250,000
Technology License [Member] | Intellectual Property [Member]
Carrying Value Of Debt [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets				$ 250,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			17 years
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Carrying Value Of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date					Apr. 30, 2018
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 3,500,000			$ 3,500,000
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description					a floating interest rate based on the 30-day LIBOR plus 2.25%
Term Loan [Member]
Carrying Value Of Debt [Line Items]
Proceeds from Issuance of Secured Debt	3,250,000
Secured Debt	$ 3,250,000				$ 3,250,000
Secured Debt [Member]
Carrying Value Of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description Of Variable Rate Basis					The term loans interest is based on the 30-day LIBOR plus 2.25%
Debt Instrument, Frequency Of Periodic Payment					monthly
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal					$ 27,080
Debt Instrument, Term					3 years
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants					The original September 30, 2015 lending agreements include a quarterly covenant requiring the Company to maintain net tangible worth of not less than $9.5 million.
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					2.78%
Debt Instrument, Amortization Period					10 years

Stockholders' Equity (Details)

Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Employee Stock Option [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding beginning of the year	261,700	197,419
Options Granted	0	130,710
Options Exercised	0	0
Options Expired and forfeited	(24,856)	(66,429)
Outstanding at end of year	236,844	261,700
Exercisable at end of year	55,066	30,638
Weighted Avg. Exercise Price Outstanding beginning of the year (in dollars per share)	$ 8.11	$ 24.37
Weighted Avg. Exercise Price Granted (in dollars per share)		7.77
Weighted Avg. Exercise Price Expired and forfeited (in dollars per share)	7.96	55.78
Weighted Avg. Exercise Price Outstanding at end of year (in dollars per share)	8.14	8.11
Weighted Avg. Exercise Price Exercisable at end of year (in dollars per share)	$ 8.54	$ 8.64

Stockholders' Equity (Details 1

Stockholders' Equity (Details 1) - Employee Stock Option [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	$ 8.14
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (in dollars per share)	7.77
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (in dollars per share)	$ 9.24
Number Options Outstanding | shares	236,844
Options Outstanding, Weighted Avg. Remaining Life (in years)	1 year 8 months 5 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 8.14
Number Options Exercisable | shares	55,066
Options Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Remaining Life (in years)	5 months 5 days
Options Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 8.54
Exercise Price Range One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	$ 7.77
Number Options Outstanding | shares	114,282
Options Outstanding, Weighted Avg. Remaining Life (in years)	3 years 2 months 1 day
Options Outstanding, Weighted Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 7.77
Number Options Exercisable | shares	6,856
Options Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Remaining Life (in years)	3 years 2 months 1 day
Options Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 7.77
Exercise Price Range Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	$ 8.19
Number Options Outstanding | shares	26,142
Options Outstanding, Weighted Avg. Remaining Life (in years)	1 year 2 months 1 day
Options Outstanding, Weighted Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 8.19
Number Options Exercisable | shares	0
Options Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Remaining Life (in years)	0 years
Options Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Exercise Price Range Three [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Range of Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	8.57
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (in dollars per share)	8.40
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (in dollars per share)	$ 9.24
Number Options Outstanding | shares	96,420
Options Outstanding, Weighted Avg. Remaining Life (in years)	14 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 8.57
Number Options Exercisable | shares	48,210
Options Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Remaining Life (in years)	14 days
Options Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 8.65

Stockholders' Equity (Details 2

Stockholders' Equity (Details 2) - Warrant [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected warrant life (years)	3 years	3 years
Risk-free weighted average interest rate	1.47%	1.37%
Stock price volatility	75.90%	68.20%
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%

Stockholders' Equity (Details 3

Stockholders' Equity (Details 3) - Warrant [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding beginning of the year	5,484	4,974
Warrants Granted	2,519	2,183
Warrants Exercised	0	0
Warrants Expired	(1,712)	(1,673)
Outstanding at end of year	6,291	5,484
Exercisable at end of year	6,291	5,484
Weighted Avg. Exercise Price Outstanding beginning of the year (in dollars per share)	$ 10.13	$ 12.47
Weighted Avg. Exercise Price Granted (in dollars per share)	4.64	4.06
Weighted Avg. Exercise Price Expired (in dollars per share)	19.67	9.17
Weighted Avg. Exercise Price Outstanding at end of year (in dollars per share)	$ 5.34	$ 10.13

Stockholders' Equity (Details 4

Stockholders' Equity (Details 4) - Warrant [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable | shares	6,291
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 5.34
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Remaining Life	2 years 1 month 24 days
Range of Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	$ 5.34
Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (in dollars per share)	4.06
Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (in dollars per share)	$ 8.19
Exercise Price Range One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable | shares	2,183
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 4.06
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Remaining Life	2 years
Range of Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	$ 4.06
Exercise Price Range Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable | shares	2,519
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 4.64
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Remaining Life	3 years
Range of Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	$ 4.64
Exercise Price Range Three [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable | shares	1,589
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 8.19
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable, Weighted Avg. Remaining Life	1 year
Range of Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	$ 8.19

Stockholders' Equity (Details T

Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Warrant [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross			2,519	2,183
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price			$ 4.64	$ 4.06
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate			1.47%	1.37%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate			0.00%	0.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate			75.90%	68.20%
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross			0	130,710
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price				$ 7.77
Incentive Stock Plan 2009 [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			10 years
Distributor Stock Purchase Plan 2009 [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross		14,396
Percentage Of Monthly Compensation To Purchase Common Stock		10.00%
Warrant Issued Percentage		25.00%
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense			$ 4,062	$ 5,596
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value			0
Distributor Stock Purchase Plan 2009 [Member] | Warrant [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding			$ 1,000
Incentive Stock Plan 2014 And 2009 [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			142,857
Stock Option Plans [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options			$ 81,500
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options, Net of Tax			81,500
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense			56,280	57,468
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax			$ 56,000	$ 57,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period			3 years
Incentive Plan 2014 [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	4 years 9 months 18 days
Incentive Plan 2014 [Member] | Performance Based Stock Options [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	91,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 7.77
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options	$ 342,300
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	1.68%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	0.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 3.8311
Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate	56.30%
Incentive Plan 2014 [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	39,210
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 7.77
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options	$ 150,200
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	1.68%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	0.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	56.30%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 3.8311

Loss per Share (Details)

Loss per Share (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Numerator:
Net loss	$ (625,055)	$ (1,224,667)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic loss per share - weighted average shares	1,845,000	1,839,000
Dilutive effect of employee stock options and other warrants	0	0
Denominator for diluted loss per share - adjusted weighted average shares	1,845,000	1,839,000
Basic loss per share	$ (0.34)	$ (0.67)
Diluted loss per share	$ (0.34)	$ (0.67)

Loss per Share (Details Textual

Loss per Share (Details Textual) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	238,433	265,001

Leases (Details)

Leases (Details)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2,017	$ 282,211
2,018	133,435
2,019	70,124
2,020	50,742
2,021	0
Thereafter	0
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	$ 536,512

Leases (Details Textual)

Leases (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 370,554	$ 424,810

Note Receivable Due From Dist54

Note Receivable Due From Distributor (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Net, Total	$ 1,630,164		$ 1,732,982
Loan Modification Agreement [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Due from Related Parties				$ 2,000,000
Loans Receivable, Description of Variable Rate Basis	greater of 6% or prime	monthly payment of principal and interest
Financing Receivable, Net, Total	$ 1,630,164		$ 1,732,982
Real Estate Investment [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Due from Related Parties				$ 2,000,000

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Line Items]
United States	$ (499,004)	$ (103,069)
Foreign	(117,051)	(1,359,598)
Income before income (loss) taxes	$ (616,055)	$ (1,462,667)

Income Taxes (Details 1)

Income Taxes (Details 1) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current:
Federal	$ (15,000)	$ (389,000)
State	(10,000)	21,000
Foreign	29,000	38,000
Total current	4,000	(330,000)
Deferred:
Federal	(27,000)	27,000
State	(4,000)	5,000
Foreign	36,000	60,000
Total deferred	5,000	92,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	$ 9,000	$ (238,000)	$ (758,000)

Income Taxes (Details 2)

Income Taxes (Details 2) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Provision Benefit For Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income taxes at U.S. statutory rate	$ (209,000)	$ (497,000)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	11,000	21,000
Higher/(lower) effective taxes on earnings/losses in foreign countries	(104,000)	63,000
Foreign corporate income taxes	44,000	43,000
Effect of future tax rate changes to foreign deferred income taxes	21,000	55,000
Nondeductible meals and entertainment expense	15,000	18,000
Qualified domestic production activities income, net	0	45,000
Net operating loss carryback claims	(19,000)	0
Valuation allowance, net	292,000	0
Other	(42,000)	14,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	$ 9,000	$ (238,000)	$ (758,000)

Income Taxes (Details 3)

Income Taxes (Details 3) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deferred tax assets:
Product refund reserve	$ 10,000	$ 12,000
Inventory obsolescence reserve	25,000	20,000
Vacation accrual	6,000	14,000
Stock-based compensation	9,000	11,000
Organization costs	189,000	195,000
Deferred compensation	108,000	107,000
Miscellaneous accrued expenses	10,000	13,000
Domestic net operating loss carryforwards	282,000	0
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	3,237,000	3,112,000
Valuation allowance	(3,042,000)	(2,489,000)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance	834,000	995,000
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization	182,000	240,000
Foreign currency exchange	165,000	160,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	347,000	400,000
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	487,000	595,000
Reported as:
Current deferred tax assets	0	66,000
Non-current deferred tax assets	487,000	623,000
Non-current deferred tax liabilities	0	94,000
Net deferred tax assets	$ 487,000	$ 595,000

Income Taxes (Details 4)

Income Taxes (Details 4) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Uncertainties [Line Items]
Beginning of year	$ 46,000	$ 48,000
Settlements and effective settlements with tax authorities	0	0
Lapse of statute of limitations	(13,000)	(6,000)
Decrease to tax positions taken during prior periods	(7,000)	(7,000)
Increase to tax positions taken during current period	6,000	11,000
End of year	$ 32,000	$ 46,000

Income Taxes (Details Textual)

Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended				36 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2006
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	34.00%
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign	$ 3,237,000	$ 3,112,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	32,000	46,000	$ 48,000
Vat And Withholding Taxes					$ 800,000
Interest Penalty Percentage					20.00%
Selling, General and Administrative Expense				$ 185,000
Management Estimated Reserve For Tax	158,000
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	57,000
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Amount			3,600,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(9,000)	238,000	$ 758,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense	13,000	22,000
Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Assets For Net Operating Losses Domestic	292,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	32,000
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance	2,750,000
Europe [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign	$ 487,000	$ 623,000

Employee Benefit Plans (Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan Contributions By Plan Participants Percentage	15.00%
Employer Matching Contribution Percentage	10.00%	10.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount	$ 44,200	$ 49,300

Incentive Compensation Plans (D

Incentive Compensation Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Incentive Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Employee-related Liabilities, Current			$ 245,090	$ 277,157
Notes Payable, Total			$ 64,136	283,455
Supplemental Employer Retirement Plan, Defined Contribution [Member]
Incentive Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Employer Matching Contribution Percent			100.00%
Asset Retirement Obligation, Legally Restricted Assets, Fair Value			$ 296,000	275,000
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent			$ 299,000	$ 277,000
Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Incentive Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Maximum Percentage Of Bonus Under Incentive Compensation Plan			18.00%
Minimum Quarterly Income From Operations			$ 500,000
Performance Based Incentive Compensation Vest Based On Annual Increment Percentage	20.00%
Employee-related Liabilities, Current		$ 756,800
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights		100% vested, and concurrently, each of the subsidiarys senior managers exercised 100% of his/her put option.
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Shares To Be Issued		100,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Fair Value Of Shares To Be Issued		$ 117,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			3.41%
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Distributions Payments		216,000
Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Incentive Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis			three-month pound LIBOR plus 3%
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			3.00%
Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Incentive Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Distributions Payments		$ 424,000

Segment Information (Details )

Segment Information (Details ) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	$ 45,512,836	$ 51,768,857
Nutritional And Dietary Supplements [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	40,554,312	46,276,222
Skin Care Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	0	267,737
Sales Aids and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	1,450,649	1,215,594
Handling And Freight Income [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales	$ 3,507,875	$ 4,009,304

Segment Information (Details1)

Segment Information (Details1) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 45,512,836	$ 51,768,857
Total assets		22,465,727	24,261,032
United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales		35,591,831	40,384,993
Total assets		18,563,523	20,429,025
Australia/NewZealand [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales		1,079,054	1,279,549
Total assets		568,890	562,961
Canada [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales		1,065,147	1,296,543
Total assets		375,264	374,863
Mexico [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales		529,871	719,101
Total assets		311,102	288,406
Europe [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]	5,490,508	6,192,453
Total assets	[1]	1,694,113	1,879,473
Asia [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	[2]	1,756,425	1,896,218
Total assets	[2]	$ 952,835	$ 726,304
[1]	Europe consists of United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.
[2]	Asia consists of Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Restructuring Activities (Detai

Restructuring Activities (Details Textual)	1 Months Ended
	May 31, 2016USD ($)
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated, Period Percent	9.00%
Severance Costs	$ 275,000
Labor and Related Expense	$ 1,100,000