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Which? speaks out against ‘misleading’ omega-3 health claims
Allowing products to state that they’re high in omega-3 or a source of omega-3 could prove confusing for consumers, as this will allow omega-3 from vegetable sources to be used, and this is of no value regarding heart health.
Which? magazine is concerned manufacturers may be able to make misleading health claims over foods containing omega-3, under new European rules.
The new rules look set to allow products containing plant omega-3 oils to bear the claim ‘high in’ or ‘a source of’ omega-3s. Evidence shows that only oils from fish sources keep our hearts healthy.
“Allowing ‘high in omega-3′ claims to be used when the omega-3 fatty acids come from vegetable sources, rather than oily fish, will be a real setback,” said Sue Davies, chief policy adviser for Which?.
Source: Which?
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