Algae Production Industry Develops Parameters and Standards

Sept. 29, 2015 - PRLog -- Algae can be made into nutraceutical Omega 3 EPA/DHA, cosmetics, feeds, food and bioplastics. The National Algae Association is forming new Parameters and Standards Committee’s for the commercial cultivation, harvesting and extraction of algae biomass and oil made into co-products.

Going forward, NAA will provide new third-party testing services for the commercial production of haematococcus pluvias, Botryococcus braunii, Chlorella, Dunaliella, Nannochloris, Nannochloropsis, Scenedesmus, Spirulina plus other freshwater and saltwater strains.

National Algae Association Goals:

 Identify parameters and standards in commercial cultivation, harvesting and extraction methods.

 Test raw biomass materials based on purity and compliance to create certain classes of material.

 Testing and documentation for assignment of specs and quality seals.

 Indentify current regulations for algae-based ingredients.

 Areas to include: Dietary Supplements, Cosmetics, Food, Feed and other markets on a case by case basis.

 Setting standards to ensure compliance with the applicable regulations, making test results available and facility audits.

 Analytical methods validated in a US laboratory at minimum particular matrix as a requirement for the National Algae Association and its members to implement, if not already validated a method.

 Feasible to do a Multi-lab Validation, with at least 2 labs in establishing higher standards. Testing protocol and ensure the lab accountability in producing solid results that can be examined by commercial algae production industry experts.

 Raw biomass materials will be tested based on purity, excipients and compliance type to help designate certain classes of material which would allow for the assignment of a specific Quality Seal to attempt to mitigate counterfeit ingredients, if possible.

For further information contact: info@nationalalgaeassociation.com