GOED Proposal for Development of a Microbial Omega-3 Oil Standard Approved by Codex

A proposal for new work to develop a new international standard that applies to microbial omega-3 oils, which encompasses a variety of EPA and DHA algal oils, was approved to move forward by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). As background, GOED has been working on this project for over a year, with the goal of establishing a global standard for microbial omega-3 oils to ensure free trade around the world. The original proposal was discussed in the Codex Committee on Fats and Oils earlier this year and the approval last month by the CAC was the next step in the process of eventually adopting a standard.

This approval also means that work will continue within an Electronic Working Group (EWG) set up earlier this year, and led by the United States as chair and China as co-chair. The first draft of the standard is expected to be presented at the 29th session of the Codex Committee on Fats and Oils (CCFO29) in 2026.

About GOED: GOED (Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s) represents the worldwide EPA and DHA omega-3 industry, and the organization’s mission is to use science-based information to promote consumption of and enable access to quality EPA & DHA from all sources for a positive impact on public health. The membership is built on a quality standard unparalleled in the market and members must comply with quality and ethics guidelines that ensure members produce quality products that consumers can trust. Our 200+ members represent the entire supply chain of EPA and DHA omega-3s, from fisheries and crude oil suppliers to refiners, concentrators and finished product brands.

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