Omega Protein Responds on Prop 65 Suit

HOUSTONOmega Protein Corp. (NYSE:OME) issued a statement underscoring its belief in the safety and regulatory compliance of its omega-3 fish oil and specialty fish meal products, after the supplier was named in a lawsuit filed in California alleging the products contain unsafe levels of environmental contaminants. The company said its products are in compliance with U.S., E.U. and California labeling and regulatory requirements, and meet quality standards promulgated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED).

In its statement, Omega Protein noted it has worked cooperatively with the groups that filed the lawsuit, answering questions and providing information as requested. It noted, There are many issues on which Omega Protein disagrees with the plaintiffs, including methods of measuring PCBs, the level of PCBs at which a warning would be required, testing protocols, and applicable industry standards. Omega Protein takes very seriously its obligations to meet regulatory requirements and consumer expectations for safe and effective products.