Omega 3 squid oil processor gets Australian approval

By Hank Schultz

- Last updated on GMT

Related tags Omega-3 fatty acid

Omega 3 squid oil processor gets Australian approval
Pharma Marine, a Norwegian company sourcing omega 3 oils from squid, has announced approval of its Calamarine product by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration.

Sales of the ingredient are expected to being in the country in the third quarter of 2013, according to a statement by the company. The approval came as a result of an 18-month process in conjunction with Pharma Marine’s Australian distributor, Pathway International.

“There is enormous potential for Calamarine to establish a significant position in the Australian market due to its unique value proposition with respect to sustainability and high DHA omega-3 fatty acid profile” ​said Wayne Coote, managing director of Pathway. 

Pharma Marine sources its squid from fisheries in several locations around the world and touts its sustainability profile.  The oil is derived from the offcuts of food grade calamari, and the fishery operations are certified by the Friends of the Sea organization.   

Related news

Show more

Related products

show more

Nutriterra DHA Canola for Global Omega-3 Day

Nutriterra DHA Canola for Global Omega-3 Day

Content provided by Nuseed Nutritional | 28-Feb-2024 | Data Sheet

March 3 is Global Omega-3 Day. While almost everyone needs more omega-3, not everyone tolerates marine oil. Nutriterra DHA Canola makes it easy to celebrate...

Krill oil supports six key areas of healthy aging

Krill oil supports six key areas of healthy aging

Content provided by Aker BioMarine | 14-Feb-2024 | White Paper

The global population is getting older—according to WHO by 2050 the world’s population over 60 years will double and the population above 80 years will...

Consumers' growing demand for Omegas

Consumers' growing demand for Omegas

Content provided by Fruit d'Or | 13-Feb-2024 | White Paper

Consumers are increasingly interested in the benefits of omegas supplements. According to forecasts for 2023–2030, the global omega-3 market is expected...

Related suppliers

Follow us

Products

View more

Webinars