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GOED Submits Comments re: Draft National Fish Oil Standard in China
GOED has submitted comments to the Chinese government regarding the Draft National Standard for Health Food Raw Material Fish Oil, to address the proposed ban of concentrates higher than 70 g/100g. In the letter GOED recommended not adopting an upper concentration limit, citing the Codex Standard for Fish Oils, which includes no concentration upper limit, as well as reports from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) regarding an absence of adverse effects at observed intake levels up to 6.9 grams/day of EPA+DHA. GOED’s comments were translated into Chinese by our partner, China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines & Health Products (CCCMHPIE), and subsequently submitted on our behalf. Members were first informed about the Draft National Standard for Health Food Raw Material Fish Oil in the 31 March 2025 GOED Current.
Please note that GOED does not analyze or make any representation of accuracy for the Omega-3 News items. This is simply a compilation of news articles found on the internet that are relevant to the EPA and DHA business.
Highlights
Update on Peruvian Anchovy Fishing Season
GOED was at the IFFO annual meeting last week and gathered some intelligence about the current Peruvian anchovy fishing season, which we’d like to share with members. As of last week, about 40% of the 3 million metric ton quota has been caught. The EPA/DHA content of the anchovy has been consistently around 30%, but the current ratio is more balanced at 15:15 rather than 18:12. Only about 5% of the oils processed so far have been “high EPA” (18% and up). The fishing season —the first of two that takes place in Peru each year — started on April 22 and is expected to wrap up in mid-June, with 95% of the quota predicted to be caught. Our members tell us this should mean that there will be 80,000-90,000 metric tons of fish oil produced. In addition, the expectation is that the second season in Q4 of this year will be normal.
Reminder: GOED Member Meeting on Wednesday
GOED’s member meeting will be held this Wednesday, May 21 from 8:00-9:30 am at the Vitafoods Europe trade show in Conference Centre 3, Room CC3- 3.11. Breakfast will be served. Members will need to enter through the VIP/Early Access Entrance. The conference room is on the second floor. A GOED staffer will be on site to assist.
Production & Supply Chain
GOED member Maruha Nichiro and Singapore-based UMAMI Bioworks have signed a joint development agreement to advance and commercialize cellular bluefin tuna.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have announced the next steps in “Operation Stork Speed,” a program intended to enhance the “quality, safety and nutritional adequacy” of infant formula products. Specifically, the FDA issued a Request for Information (RFI) to begin the required nutrient review process for infant formula, intended for healthy full-term infants. The RFI includes six “Issues for Consideration and Request for Information,” including one of relevance to the omega-3 industry, which reads, “What other nutrients (e.g., docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid) or specifications for nutrients (e.g., ratio of linoleic acid to alpha-linolenic acid), if any, should we consider adding to 21 CFR 107.100? Please explain your rationale.” Currently, the United States does not require the addition of DHA to infant formula. Given that there is no dietary reference intake (DRI) for DHA for any life stage, GOED is surprised to see DHA specifically mentioned as an example for information being requested. GOED plans to submit comments by the 11 September 2025 deadline.
GOED member Zooca has successfully upgraded from Version 2 to Version 3 of the MarinTrust Factory Standard. The new certification reflects Zooca's commitment to responsible sourcing, traceability and continuous improvement in marine ingredient production.
Chile’s Congress is advancing a bill to redistribute fishing quotas between artisanal and industrial sectors, aiming to correct what the government calls a historical injustice.
The US National Institute of Health (NIH) Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) is sponsoring a hybrid workshop on prenatal dietary supplements on June 30– July 1. The event aims to:
Review the state of the science on prenatal dietary supplements.
Determine whether nutrient levels in current formulations support maternal and infant health.
Provide recommendations for further research.
Discuss steps toward scientific consensus on appropriate nutrient ranges in prenatal supplements marketed in the US.
While the agenda is still being created, there is at least one session that will address omega-3 scientific evidence.
The 2025 Brain and Ocular Nutrition Conference (BON) is taking place from June 17–20. This event brings together leading experts to explore how nutrition and lifestyle impact eye and brain health. GOED members Pharma Marine and Supplement Certified are sponsors of the event.
Note: GOED will not attend all listed industry events.
To suggest industry events for fellow GOED members, email Vicky Lin.
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(New) A Vietnamese company is looking for 500kg of salmon oil. [Posted 5/19/2025]
GOED member Fermentalg has infused its DHA Origins omega-3 into a chocolate product for expecting mothers. Four squares provide 62 mg of DHA omega-3, offering a tasty prenatal supplement option.
US pet nutrition company Purina’s Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements has launched Skin Care, a new over-the-counter supplement for dogs with sensitive skin. It contains EPA and DHA omega-3s and other vitamins to support skin health and maintain the skin's natural barrier.
Austevoll Seafood, owner of GOED member Austral Group, reported strong Q1 2025 results, with revenue increasing 17% year-over-year to NOK 9.8 billion (US$900 million, €830 million). Despite the growth, the company faces a mixed outlook for fishing quotas across its regions.
GOED member Blackmores' Q1 revenue rose 7.7% year-on-year to AUD$162 million (US$103.9 million, €96.5 million), driven by new product launches and price increases. Southeast Asia and South Korea led with 15.9% growth, followed by Australia/New Zealand (6.1%) and China (5.9%). Despite higher sales, profits were impacted by rising raw material costs.
The US Consumer Healthcare Products Association has named M. Scott Furness to serve as its new senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs.
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