The PUFA Newsletter and Fats of Life are committed to the highest ethical standards of professional journalism. These newsletters are sponsored by DSM Nutritional Products, headquartered in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland, but written by independent consultants who are dedicated to providing:

• Truth, fairness, integrity, accuracy, and independence in reporting;
• Credible, relevant, and up-to-date science and health information;
• Sources and references that reflect high quality and ethical standards;
• No financial or business conflicts of interests with editorial;
• Accountability to professional ethics and the health profession at large; and
• Privacy and security of subscriber information.

QUALITY OF CONTENT

The PUFA Newsletter and Fats of Life will evaluate information rigorously and fairly; provide information that is consistent with the best available evidence; and indicate clearly whether information is based on scientific studies, expert consensus, or professional experience or opinion.

All material printed in the PUFA Newsletter and Fats of Life will be based on the independent judgment of the editor and Scientific Advisory Board to be of value to readers, not because of special interests.

Articles may not be shown to sources prior to publication. However, every effort will be made to ensure that information from the sources is factual and in context.

Criticism or inaccuracies will be given full and immediate consideration. Significant errors will be promptly and prominently corrected.

The PUFA Newsletter and Fats of Life will not make health claims or deliberately provide false or misleading information. It will not accept advertising or sponsored health information content.

Editorial staff will not accept any substantive benefit from individuals or organizations they write about. They will avoid practices that would conflict with the ability to present news in a fair, accurate and unbiased manner.

SOURCES AND ATTRIBUTION

All sources of information will be disclosed to readers, including the author, date and issue of key scientific references. Statements quoted in articles will be fully attributed to sources whenever possible.

Authors of articles will be prominently identified, including whether the article was prepared by the editor of the PUFA Newsletter or Fats of Life or an outside source. Opinion and analysis will be clearly identified as such to be distinguished from news reports or scientific summaries.

Any actual or apparent conflicts of interest involving contributing writers or scientific sources will be disclosed to readers.

OPINIONS AND EDITORIALS

Editorials will focus on issues relevant to the PUFA Newsletter and related science and health community. While the main editorial will reflect the opinions of the Scientific Advisory Board, additional topics and viewpoints will be welcome on other pages of commentary and analysis.

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The PUFA Newsletter and Fats of Life will provide a forum for the exchange of comment and dialogue, especially when it differs from editorial positions. Expressions of personal opinion by the editor will be clearly labeled.

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