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New Infographic Showcases Value of GOED Membership
At the request of a few of our member brands, GOED has created a new infographic that illustrates what your GOED membership means, to help you communicate this commitment for your customers. Members are welcome to reference it—whether you want to highlight your dedication to product quality, your access to the latest omega-3 science, or your ongoing engagement with our global regulatory and technical updates. You can share the infographic as is or use the language within it to showcase why your membership reflects a strong commitment to your customers.
In a November 14 Executive Order, the United States removed the reciprocal tariffs for HTSUS 2915.90.10 (Fatty acids of animal or vegetable origin) and HTSUS 2916.19.50 (Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives) when used as non-patented articles in pharmaceutical applications. Both of these codes were in the April 2 Annex II list, which exempted them from reciprocal tariffs; however, on September 5, 2025, President Trump, in Executive Order 14346, modified the scope of products subject to the reciprocal tariffs imposed under Executive Order 14257, and issued an updated version of Annex II, which included both HTSUS 2915.90.10 and HTSUS 2916.19.50. The latest Executive Order reverses the September decision and adds these two codes back to the exempt list.
Both of these codes were also included in our May 7, 2025 letter to the US Department of Commerce Requesting Tariff Exemptions for Omega-3 Oils. While neither code was associated with a reciprocal tariff at the time we submitted our letter, we included them as a pre-emptive measure to stress their importance to the omega-3 industry.
GOED has provided feedback in response to the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Draft scientific opinion on the safety of supplemental docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). As reported in the October 6, 2025 GOED Current, at this point EFSA has maintained its 2012 safe level of intake of one gram/day of DHA for all population groups, based on the possible risk of spontaneous bleeding/bleeding complications.
After reviewing the draft scientific opinion, GOED determined that the only impact we could have on EFSA’s conclusion was to identify studies using more than one gram/day of DHA that included measurements of spontaneous bleeding/bleeding complications. Using the Clinical Study Database (CSD), GOED identified (and subsequently provided to EFSA) three relevant studies providing 1200-1900 mg/day of DHA that don’t appear in the draft scientific opinion, with the hope that a higher safe level of intake will be considered.
EU Member States Vote on MOAH Regulation Postponed
The vote on the proposed regulation of mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) in the European Union (EU), which was scheduled for November 19 during the meeting of the European Commission Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCoPAFF) committee, has been postponed until December 15. While the reasons for postponement are unknown, it appears that there are still points of discussion and different views by Member States (MS), particularly about the setting of maximum limits (MLs) for crude unrefined oils.
As background, in its previous meeting on September 19 (the minutes for which just became available), the SCoPAFF committee discussed the proposal and several MS presented their viewpoints that crude oils should be exempt from the MLs for MOAH, because it is possible to remove MOAH via refining processes. The EC wants limits on crude edible oils and fats to ensure good practices throughout the whole supply chain and to prevent mixing contaminated and non-contaminated oils; however, it was explained that MS have the option to allow refinement of non-compliant foods entering the EU on the basis of Articles 66 and 67 of the Official Controls Regulation.
According to the minutes from the September meeting, another MS stated that a lower ML for MOAH in food supplements for infants and young children should be proposed; however, the EC explained that this would be difficult due to the variety of food supplements and analytical challenges, and suggested after a few years this request could be reconsidered.
The original proposal being discussed can be found in the June 12, 2025 News Alert and June 23, 2025 GOED Current. However, it is plausible that in the December 15 meeting an updated proposal may be introduced. As far as we know, this vote will be decisive, and if approved, no further ratification is needed for any MLs to take effect. GOED will keep members informed as soon as we learn more about the outcome of the December 15 meeting, or any updated proposal.
GOED last reported on the EC MOH legislation in the October 6, 2025 Current.
Pattern Webinar: Navigating AI & TikTok as a Supplement Brand
GOED partner Pattern is hosting a data-led session on what it takes for supplement brands to succeed in the era of AI-powered and social-driven product discovery. From optimizing for LLM (Large Language Model) recommendations to turning TikTok influence into sales, register today to reserve your spot for this session on December 9, 2025 at 11:00 MT.
Business & Sales Opportunities
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.
(NEW) A company is looking for a distributor in the U.S. who can sell its EPA API domestically. [posted on 11/24/2025]
A company is looking for 15,000kg of fish oil with an 18/12 TG specification. [posted on 11/17/2025]
A German company is seeking a supplier of omega-3 oil capsules containing approximately 750mg combined DHA/EPA—one from algae and one from fish oil. [posted on 11/17/2025]
A company is seeking rTG-form fish oil providing 1,200 mg per serving, with a total of 960mg EPA + DHA. [posted on 11/17/2025]
A new NOAA-led study found that ocean conditions, including sea surface temperature anomalies, bottom depth and sea ice patterns, significantly influence salmon bycatch in Alaska’s eastern Bering Sea pollock fishery. Read on »
A Spanish innovation consortium has achieved a world first by converting discarded fishing nets into functional 3D-printed prosthetics, advancing both sustainability and access for the prosthetics community. Read on »
Marketing
GOED member Mylnefield Lipid Analysisis celebrating 30 years in business and is gearing up for 2026 with new instrumentation, an expanded testing portfolio and a transition toward a fully digital lab. Read on »
The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) has launched a Korean-language website to strengthen its position in the South Korean market, where American pollock distributors face strong competition from Russian suppliers. Read on »
Industry Events
NUTRISS, in collaboration with the Canadian Nutrition Society, is hosting a hybrid “Nutrition and Cognitive Health” webinar on November 27, 2025, featuring a session on omega-3s for brain health. Read on »
New Products
GOED member Trident Seafoodspartnered with Walmart to debut its new premium Wild Alaska Pollock Whitefish Loinsnationwide. Read on »
RAWZ Natural Pet Food launched its “Just for My Small Dog” kibble recipes, featuring New Zealand green-lipped mussels for its source of omega-3s. Read on »
Cat food brand “I and Love and You” released its Fillin Good Cat Treats range in three flavors, including an Immune Support Seafood formula, which features omega-3s. Read on »
People in the News
GOED member GC Rieber VivoMegaappointed Thomas Hansen as Sales Manager for its North American team. Read on »
Who Would Have Thought?
A new study found that wild-caught sablefish from the U.S. West Coast contains some of the highest long-chain omega-3 levels among analyzed fish species, surpassing even salmon. Read on »
Siberian scientists have successfully raised the Putorana Char, an Arctic fish native to Taimyr with exceptionally high omega-3 levels, to a marketable weight of 3 kg. Read on »
GOED Committees
GOED members are welcome to join these upcoming committee calls:
🗓️ Gro Elin Kjæreng Bjerga from NORCE will share a presentation entitled, "Trimethylamine (TMA) Remediation Using Engineered Flavin-Containing Monooxygenase."
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