Assessment report DHA-rich algal oil, applicant NovoSana (Europe) B.V.

A report on the assessment of DHA-rich algal oil by the company NovoSana (Europe) B.V. for substantial equivalence to DHA-rich algal oil, which has already been authorised in the European Union.

The DHA-rich algal oil may be used in food supplements and in a range of food categories.  

Based on this positive assessment report, the applicant can inform the European Commission about the marketing of DHA-rich algal oil, in accordance with article 5 of European regulation 258/97.

The Novel Foods Unit sent this assessment report to the Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport on 2 November 2016.