GOED’s Global Omega-3 Navigator User Guide

GOED’s Global Omega-3 Navigator is an interactive tool designed to help users easily access and navigate global regulatory and technical information relevant to the omega-3 industry. This user guide provides a brief introduction to the tool and instructions to help you make the most of its features.

This is a comprehensive resource tailored for industry professionals, offering insights into regulations, monographs, technical standards, and guidelines across various regions worldwide. Its multi-layered filtering functionality simplifies navigation, allowing users to focus on the specific information they need.

Covered Topics

The navigator currently covers three main regulatory and technical topics (with plans for the addition of more topics in the coming months):

Claims: Information on health and nutrition claims permitted around the globe.
Composition and Quality: Monographs, standards, and guidelines detailing composition and quality requirements for omega-3 rich oils.
Recommended Intakes: EPA/DHA omega-3 intake recommendations from institutions and authoritative bodies worldwide.

How to Use the GO-3 Navigator

1. Start by selecting a topic

On the left-hand side, you’ll see a list of topics: Claims, Composition and Quality, and Recommended Intakes.
Selecting a topic will automatically filter the displayed information to focus only on that category.

2. Apply additional filters and/or use the interactive map

After selecting a topic, use the drop-down menus or filtering options to refine your search.
Use the “Country or Organization” filter to view specific requirements.
Select organizations or regions like Codex, USP, or EU to explore global or regional requirements.
Use the map to select countries or regions. Tooltips provide additional guidance.
Hide the map using the toggle button at the top left corner to better visualize search results.

3. Search for keywords for customized results

Use the search box at the far right-hand side of the drop-down filters to search for specific terms.

4. Reset filters and map selections

To reset a keyword search, click the "x" button next to the search box.
To start a new search, use the "Reset Filters" button to clear all previous selections.
To reset map selections, click in the white (empty) spaces within the map.
To reset Organization selections, click on the same organization you have selected.

5. Accessing official documentation

Search results will display a PDF icon on the right-hand side of each result.
Click this icon to access official documentation, if available.
If a document is unavailable, it will be marked with one of the following icons: “Purchase required,” “Subscription required,” or “Unavailable.”

6. Downloading or printing results data

To download search results in PDF format, select the "Downloads" button at the top right corner of the dashboard.
In the pop-up window, under “Include,” change “This View” to "Specific sheets from this dashboard."
Select the topic(s) of interest, set “Scaling” to “100%,” “Page Size” to “Unspecified,” and “Orientation” to “Landscape.”
Click “Download.”
To return to the main dashboard, click the "Return" button at the top right corner.

Additional Notes

User Experience: For the best experience, we recommend accessing the GO-3 Navigator on a desktop computer rather than a mobile device.
Collapsible User Guide Module: You can revisit these instructions anytime by clicking the "Learn More" button in the collapsible module above the navigator.
For Safari Users: Safari may block the authentication process. Disabling the “Prevent cross-site tracking” feature can resolve this issue.
Tooltip Assistance: Tooltips are spread across the dashboard—hover over icons and sections for additional guidance.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or encounter technical issues, please contact:

Gaby Cortez
Regulatory and Technical Support Manager
gabriela@goedomega3.com

We hope you find this tool to be a valuable resource.