NOW Comments on Fish Oil Suit

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. NOW Foods responded to claims questioning the quality of its fish oil dietary supplements after three of its products were named in a lawsuit filed in California alleging the products contain unsafe levels of environmental contaminants.

The companys statement noted: NOW fish oils are produced and tested by our suppliers against available industry standards and our manufacturing processes comply with FDA regulations for GMPs (good manufacturing practices). Clinical studies have shown many health benefits from consuming fish oil. Fish oil supplementation offers a convenient and affordable way for many consumers to gain these health benefits. NOW has demonstrated our commitment to your safety by producing high-quality natural products. We continue to stand behind this commitment.