Business · 27/11/2007

FDA Proposes Rule to Limit Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Food Labels

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a rule that would restrict the use of nutrient content claims for omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), on food labels, in response to notifications from several seafood processors and supplement manufacturers.