Omega 3 Supplements and Approved European Claims

The following Omega-3 claims have been approved by the European Food Safety Authority:

1. DHA supports the maintenance of normal vision with a daily intake of 250 mg;
2. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function with a daily intake of 250 mg DHA and EPA together;
3. DHA helps maintain normal triglyceride levels in the blood with a daily intake of 2 grams of DHA and EPA together, with a maximum of 5 grams per day;
4. DHA and EPA contribute to the normal functioning of the heart with a daily intake of 250 mg DHA and EPA together; DHA and EPA support the maintenance of normal blood pressure with a daily intake of 3 grams of DHA and EPA together, with a maximum of 5 grams per day.

The following Omega-3 amounts and approved claims apply to children

• DHA contributes to the normal visual development of infants up to 12 months with a daily intake of 100 mg DHA. For follow-on formula, the product must contain 0.3% DHA on a fat basis.
• In addition, maternal DHA intake helps in the normal development of the eyes and brain of the fetus and breastfed babies.