The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that food manufacturers will be allowed to make qualified health claims regarding omega-3 fatty acids.
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Labels on conventional foods containing eiscosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 fatty acids will be able to highlight the reduced risk of coronary heart disease associated with consumption of the fatty acids.
Typically, EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids are contained in oily fish, such as salmon, lake trout, tuna and herring. These fatty acids are not essential to the diet; however, scientific evidence indicates that they may be beneficial in reducing heart disease, the FDA said.
“This new qualified health claim for omega-3 fatty acids should help consumers as they work to improve their health by identifying foods that contain these important compounds,” said Dr. Lester Crawford, acting FDA commissioner.
In the US, qualified health claims on conventional foods must be supported by credible scientific evidence. In this instance, the claim must be made as follows:
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By GlobalData“Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.”
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