We opened our second sustainability survey, an extension of GOED's goal to benchmark the sustainability of the omega-3 space.
GOED refreshed the look of our weekly newsletter to improve readability and help members quickly access the most important omega-3 industry news.
GOED introduced a video series New Water, New Resources: Broadening the Omega-3 Supply Chain, for members to highlight diverse crude fish oil sources across the world. If you are interested in participating, please contact Ashley Becnel.
GOED hosted the Omega-3 Resource Center and exhibited with our members at Vitafoods Asia in Bangkok, Thailand.
Communications
GOED updated the2026 Communications Toolkit, a resource designed to help members effectively communicate the benefits of EPA and DHA omega-3s to consumers.
We also updated the design of three consumer infographics and translated them into Chinese and Spanish to support global consumer education.
GOED released a video to clarify marketing, labeling and misconceptions about omega-3s in the Chinese market.
GOED submitteda letterto the European Commission on proposed MOH regulations for EPA/DHA omega-3 oils and received a reply addressing some of our concerns.
GOED was alsoinvited to participate in the EC stakeholder forum on MOH in food additives next month.
GOED collected feedback for the Electronic Working Group on the Codex Draft Standard for Microbial Omega-3 Oils, chaired by the US and co-chaired by China.
As part of ‘Operation Stork Speed’ in the United States, GOED submitted a recommendation to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish requirements for the mandatory addition of DHA and arachidonic acid (ARA) to infant formula.
GOED submitted comments to the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) regarding algae products.
GOED submitted comments to AHRQ rebutting the recently-published report on the association between dietary intake of omega-6 and/or omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids during pregnancy and risk of preterm birth and encouraged members to do the same.
Science
The A-Fib paper GOED has been working on for many months — an analysis of the risks and benefits of EPA and DHA omega-3 supplementation — was published online in the peer-reviewed journal Value in Health.
GOED hosted a satellite symposium at ISSFAL, “Translating Research into Global Recommendations.” The session highlighted the interplay between scientific research and government policy, regulations and health claims.
GOED selected the recipients of the 2025/26 Clinical Study Database (CSD) Research Awards.
GOED Submits Comments on Draft AHRQ Report
Last week GOED submitted comments in response to the draft report from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), entitled, "Dietary Total Fat Intake and Dietary Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Intake and Child Growth and Development Outcomes: A Systematic Review." GOED focused on Key Question 1: “What is the association between dietary intake of omega-6 and/or omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids during pregnancy and risk of preterm birth?” The letter provided extensive comments rebutting the draft report’s conclusions that omega-3s had no effect on preterm and early preterm birth.
In our letter, we highlighted the following four points:
The analysis of the included data does not adequately answer the research question and follows a methodology that departs from the pre-specified methods.
Some relevant interventional studies may have been missed.
The review does not adequately acknowledge prior reviews and meta-analyses that addressed the same question but reached different conclusions.
The review fails to consider that DHA supplementation is particularly effective in preventing preterm birth in women with low DHA status.
As reported in the 18 September 2025 news alert, GOED provided a letter for members to use to submit comments as well. The deadline is today (September 29) for any members who still wish to submit comments.
Icelandic seafood company Brim acquired fish oil producer and GOED member Lysi for US$248 million (€212 million) in a move to strengthen its position in the seafood value chain and broaden its product offerings.
Israel Exempts Fish Oils from Needing Veterinary Certificates
On August 8th, Israel’s Ministry of Health announced the launch of a Proper Importer process specifically for dietary supplements, moving prior approvals to a dedicated online portal (replacing the previous manual process). As part of this change, when a dietary supplement’s animal-derived component is fish oil, no veterinary certificate from the country of production is required in the application file, according to the official regulation (digital version link). This exemption applies only to the prior-approval application stage. Standard border requirements remain unchanged and should be planned as before. The Ministry notes the model is intended to reduce bureaucracy, strengthen business certainty and lower regulatory burden while maintaining risk-based supervision by marketing-channel inspectors and quarantine stations.
Eurofins Division Launches Product Certification
Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing, Madison and Eurofins Assurance have launched a product certification for dietary supplements and functional food. Upon certification, customers are eligible to use the certification mark on product labels and marketing materials to showcase their achievement.
An investigation published in JAMA Network explored theeffects of label statements on supplements—including fish oil—on consumer perceptions of health benefits.
GOED member Veramaris partnered with Merwetank to open a new production facility in Rotterdam. Operations at this new location will commence at the end of 2025.
GOED offers connections for companies looking for omega-3-related solutions or partners. If you want to include an anonymous request, please contact Ashley Becnel.
A Peruvian refiner is looking to build capital to restart its business. [posted on 9/8/2025]
An American GMP-certified contract manufacturer is looking for 80 kilos of high-concentration DHA oil. [posted on 9/29/2025]
The European Council implemented new rules to deter unsustainable fishing practices of non-EU nations, promoting fair competition and safeguarding domestic fishing interests. Penalties for non-compliance include import bans and product restrictions.
GOED member Nordic Naturalsorganized a Rio Del Mar beach cleanfor California Coastal Cleanup Day on September 20. Volunteers collected 88 pounds (40 kg) of trash.
A new UN high seas treaty to safeguard marine biodiversity cleared a ratification threshold, to enter into force on January 17, 2026. Once the treaty enters into force, it will provide a global framework to help achieve international biodiversity targets, including the pledge to protect 30% of land and sea areas by 2030.
GOED membersTrident Seafoods, Nissui, Maruha Nichiro and seven other companies will receive marketing funds from the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) to promote pollock consumption in their home markets.
🗓️ Jaime Ortega from GOED member Golden Omega will present, "Implementation and internal validation of a quantification method for MOH in different EPA/DHA omega-3 oil matrices."
