Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/546 of 31 March 2015 authorising an extension of use of DHA and EPA-rich oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2015) 2083)
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DHA and EPA-rich oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. as specified in Annex I may be placed on the market in the Union as a novel food ingredient for the use defined and at the maximum level established in Annex II without prejudice to the provisions of Directive 2002/46/EC.
The designation of DHA- and EPA-rich oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. authorised by this Decision on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘DHA and EPA-rich oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp.’.
This Decision is addressed to DSM Nutritional Products, 6480 Dobbin Road, Columbia, MD 21045, USA.
ANNEX I Specification of DHA (docosahexaneoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)-rich oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. Test Specification Acid value Not more than 0,5 mg KOH/g Peroxide value (PV) Not more than 5,0 meq/kg oil Moisture and volatiles Not more than 0,05 % Unsaponifiables Not more than 4,5 % Trans-fatty acids Not more than 1,0 % DHA content Not less than 22,5 % EPA content Not less than 10 %
ANNEX II Authorised uses of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)-rich oil from the micro-algae Schizochytrium sp. Food category Maximum use level of DHA and EPA (mg/day) Food supplements 3 000 mg as recommended by the manufacturer for adult population excluding pregnant and lactating women
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