Biotics Research Addresses Regulatory Concerns

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Biotics Research Corporation announced in March its reconfirmation of the quality of its products, including fish oil supplements. This announcement comes on the heels of a lawsuit filed in California seeking a “PCB Warning” on fish oil supplements named in the suit.

The lawsuit names eight makers and sellers of fish oil, shark oil, fish liver oil, and shark liver oil supplements that have PCB contamination above the “safe harbor” limits set for human PCB consumption under California’s Proposition 65. Proposition 65, commonly referred to as “Prop 65” in the dietary supplement industry, mandates that total PCBs must be below 0.09µ/kg ( 0.09 ppm or 90 ppb) in all dietary supplement products sold for human consumption.

Biotics Research, a primary manufacturer and supplier of dietary supplements to the professional market, carries a number of fish–oil containing supplements. The company has never been cited for a violation of Prop 65; however, Biotics is taking this proactive position to help consumers understand the importance of the quality of their supplements.

Company vice president Daryl DeLuca said, of sourcing high-quality raw materials, including fish oil: “Where they exist, raw materials must comply with specifications established by compendiums for that specific item, such as USP, NF, FCC, or other recognized authorities. The level of testing employed by Biotics Research extends well beyond the required testing for identity, heavy metals, and general microbiological testing. Depending on the ingredient in question, we look at potency, biological activity, protein structure, antioxidant capacity, stability, residual solvents, pesticides, and even hormones. Only when our Quality Control department is fully satisfied can the material be added to our approved ingredient list.”

He went on to specify that all fish–oil containing products supplied by Biotics Research not only meet the PCB requirements of Prop 65, but also comply with the more strict European Union (EU) standards.

Biotics Research Corporation is a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements, including whole–food based products, combining nature’s principles with scientific innovation. Biotics Research has been family owned and operated for over three decades, and has helped revolutionize the nutritional/dietary supplement industry by blending “The Best of Science and Nature.” It prides itself on being a full-service partner with practitioners to aid in the growth of their practices, from the highest-quality nutritional supplements to turnkey marketing materials and educational resources for practitioners and clinics. For more information about Biotics Research, visit www.BioticsResearch.com or contact its corporate office at 800-231-

5777.