Abstract

This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for lipid food supplement used for complementing the normal/daily diet with essential fatty acids. This standard covers lipid food supplements primarily providing essential fatty acids which may contain vitamins and/or minerals presented in forms such as capsules, paste or liquid. The product may be taken directly or added to another food with the primary objective of increasing the energy content of the food and provide essential fatty acids. This standard does not cover foods for special dietary uses. (This second edition will cancel and replace the first edition US EAS 798:2013, Lipid food supplements ? Requirements, which has been technically revised, Upon Publication of a Legal Notice). This standard was published on 24 May 2023.