The Claim
Fish oil products available in Australia and New Zealand in 2016, when analyzed using accredited laboratories and standardized methods, consistently met or exceeded label claims for EPA + DHA content and complied with international oxidation standards.
What the research says
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In 2016, fish oil products sold in Australia and New Zealand contained the amount of EPA and DHA stated on their labels and met international standards for oxidation, when tested using certified laboratory methods.
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Fish oil products in Australia and New Zealand in 2016, when analyzed using accredited laboratories and standardized methods, consistently met or exceeded label claims for EPA + DHA content and international oxidation standards, contrasting with prior reports that used non-standard methods.
Fish oil is manufactured with precise measurements of EPA and DHA, then sealed in protective containers to prevent air exposure, which keeps the fats from breaking down. Independent labs test the final products using strict methods to confirm the amounts of EPA and DHA match what is on the label and that the oils have not spoiled.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Australian and New Zealand Fish Oil Products in 2016 Meet Label Omega-3 Claims and Are Not Oxidized
Scientists tested fish oil supplements sold in Australia and New Zealand in 2016 using reliable methods and found they had as much or more of the good omega-3 fats as labeled, and weren't spoiled—unlike earlier tests that used bad methods and got wrong results.
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