I hesitate to bring this up again, but there seems to be conflicting information about the FDA approval for those ABM additives (DHA/ARA). If you "google" search the topic, several sites say they are approved. In our discussion here, it is said that they are not, and folks seem convinced enough to act on this belief. GRAS, generally regarded as safe, seems to be "approval." ...If it isn't approval, then what is it? I understand that the AAP hasn't recommended for or against.It seems that many or all products are under post market surveillence as routine after approval by FDA. Is it because they are additives that they need approval? Is it because the FDA oversees formulas? Looks like it's in some jars of baby food, too. On the NABA page for "eliminating formula dependency" it is stated that there is a question of safety surrounding these formulas. Why obtain informed concent for an experimental product when it has already been approved by the FDA? I have to present an accurate arguement. Thanks, Judy *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html