Omega-3 claims petition
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA has filed health claim petition "for conventional foods and dietary supplements relating consumption of omega-3 fatty acids...to reduced risk of coronary heart disease," agency states in Sept. 3 letter to Washington, D.C. law firm Emord & Associates. Emord submitted petition June 23 on behalf of Wellness Lifestyles, Inc., and Life Extension Foundation Buyers Club (1"The Tan Sheet" June 30, 2003, p. 11). Petition is posted on FDA 2website, with open comment period until Nov. 2. Agency will notify petitioners of final decision by April 15, 2004...
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