03.01.08
Neptune Krill Oil (NKO), a product of Canada-based Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc., has been determined to be safe as a human food ingredient. This regulatory status is required for the commercialization of NKO in different functional foods. A three-member panel of independent experts, with backgrounds in toxicology, chemistry and pharmacology, performed an independent safety evaluation of NKO. The review included an extensive package of safety, toxicology and clinical research data obtained from animal and human testing. In addition, information relating to the historic use of NKO in food, compositional details, specifications and method of preparation was submitted.