6. Short-Term Notes Payable

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had $77,525 and $124,213, respectively, in short-term notes payable for the financing of various insurance policies.

Products Liability Insurance 

On March 10, 2019, the Company entered into a short-term note payable for $17,688 bearing interest at 5.69% per annum to finance the product liability insurance. Principal and interest payments on this note began April 10, 2019 and are made evenly based on a straight-line amortization over an 11-month period with the final payment being due on February 10, 2020.

On March 10, 2018, the Company entered into a short-term note payable for $28,915 bearing interest at 5.09% per annum to finance the product liability insurance. Principal and interest payments on this note began April 10, 2018 and are made evenly based on a straight-line amortization over an 11-month period with the final payment being made on February 12, 2019.

Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance

On July 24, 2018, the Company entered into a short-term note payable for $215,575 bearing interest at 5.24% to finance a portion of the directors’ and officers’ liability insurance and employment practices liability insurance premiums. Principal and interest payments on this note began August 24, 2018 and are made evenly based on a straight-line amortization over an 11-month period with the final payment being due on June 25, 2019.