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The subject of the notice is algal oil (Schizochytrium sp.). For the purpose of this letter, FDA refers to this ingredient as "algal oil." The notice informs FDA of the view of Martek Biosciences Corporation (Martek) that algal oil is GRAS, through scientific procedures, for use as a direct food ingredient…