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The omega 3 controversial study done by Auckland Uni

 Comment from the NZIC Oils and Fats Group Dr. Laurence Eyres, MNZIC, FNZIFST 23/1/15 A group of NZ researchers (not professional analysts) from the University of Auckland recently investigated both % fatty acid composition and oxidation levels of off-the-shelf fish oil supplements. Selected fish oil supplements were not identified by brand owner. The results were skewed very negative- both on label claim compliance and oxidation levels. The attached study came out into the public recently and generated negative publicity for the industry, both in New…

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Oils and Fats News January 2015

Oils and Fats News January 2015 Laurence Eyres FNZIFST  “An Update on Edible Fats and Oils for Human Health” This was a one day event Held at the University of Auckland on 27/11/14, organised by NZIFST and the University of Auckland (UOA).It was sponsored by MPOC, UOA and the NZIC Oils and Fats Group. This was a very well -attended, free, full day seminar, primarily the work of Dave Pooch (NZIFST) ably assisted by Associate professor Siew Young –Quek of the UOA and their events…

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