News

VIDEO - THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALA, EPA AND DHA

17.01.2018

The video is produced by GOED (www.goedomega3.com)

LYSI CELEBRATES 80 YEARS OF OPERATIONS

10.01.2018

LYSI CONTRIBUTES TO CANCER FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

04.10.2017

Emphasis on support, education and counseling

UK SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENVIRIONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS VISITS LYSI

22.08.2017

Early August LYSI was honoured by the visit of the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP. The minister had shown interest in the special and extensive know-how within LYSI on waste management and production of by-products leading to high value addition.

NEW VIDEO ON IMPORTANCE OF OMEGA-3 FOR THE BRAIN

21.07.2017

The video is produced by GOED (www.goedomega3.com)

LYSI IS NOW FSSC22000 CERTIFIED

07.07.2017

LYSI has been certified according to recently completing an audit against the FSSC 22000 food safety standard. It will replace the precent BRC standard used hitherto.

LYSI AT VITAFOODS EUROPE

02.05.2017

The show in Geneva is 9-11 May this year.

VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH KATRIN - LYSI CEO

08.03.2017

The interview is from GOED home page (www.goedomega3.com)

NEW VIDEO FOCUSING ON HEART HEALTH

20.02.2017

GOED (Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s) has developed a new consumer video focusing on heart health.

TAKING FISH OIL DURING PREGNANCY IS FOUND TO LOWER CHILD’s ASTHMA RISK

11.01.2017

Women who took fish oil during the last three months of pregnancy significantly lowered the risk that their children would develop asthma, a study in Denmark has found.

NEW PRODUCT – OMEGA-3 EYES

15.11.2016

LYSI just introduced this new product Omega-3 Eyes which is a great supplement for the maintenance of normal vision.

MSC CERTIFICATION OF COD LIVER OIL

09.11.2016

LYSI’s primary processing plant in Thorlakshofn certified

LYSI CEO RECEIVES THE PRESIDENT‘S ORDER OF THE FALCON

02.11.2016

At a seremony in June at Bessastadir, the official residence of the President of Iceland, LYSI CEO, Katrin Petursdottir, was awarded the Order of the Falcon. Katrin received the Order for her contribution to the Icelandic economy over the years.

LYSI AT VITAFOODS EUROPE

02.05.2016

The Geneva exhibition takes place 10-12 May

LYSI RECEIVES MSC CERTIFICATION

09.02.2016

Lysi can now offer MSC certified fish oil.

ICELAND QUALIFY FOR THE 2016 UEFA EUROPEAN (FOOTBALL) CHAMPIONSHIP

04.02.2016

The secret behind Iceland’s success revealed

FISH OIL HELPS BURN FAT BY TRANSFORMING FAT-STORAGE CELLS INTO FAT-BURNING CELLS

06.01.2016

Will fish oil be the next hot item for fat burning?

LYSI OFFERS NATURAL FISH OILS AS ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS

11.11.2015

LYSI ACQUIRES CONTROLLING SHARE IN AKRABORG EHF.

09.11.2015

Plant specialises in canned cod liver

LYSI ADDS OMEGA-3 FISH OIL WITH VITAMIN D TO ITS SELECTION OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS

19.10.2015

Vitamin D is beneficial for people who live in the northern hemisphere in wintertime

PRESS RELEASE: LYSI ACQUIRES AKRABORG

11.06.2015

Akraborg is a leading manufacturer of canned liver.

LIPIDFORUM SYMPOSIUM IN REYKJAVIK

23.04.2015

Lipidforum is a professional arena for people interested in lipids in the five Nordic countries.

LYSI AT VITAFOODS EUROPE

16.04.2015

The show in Geneva is set at 5-7 May.

You need more omega-3s

25.01.2015

EPA & DHA are the most important omega-3s in your diet.

Dietary omega-3 fatty acids reduce acute inflammatory response and enhance resolution of antigen-induced inflammation

12.01.2015

Valgerdur Tomasdottir has recently defended her PhD thesis entitled „The effects of dietary fish oil on the induction and resolution of antigen-induced inflammation“.

Christmas and New Year closures

25.12.2014

Our offices are closed the following days: 24, 25, 26, 31 December & 1 January.

The LYSI staff wishes you happy holidays.

New home page launched

27.10.2014

LYSI‘s new home page replaces the one launched in 2007

LYSI laboratory in first place in AOCS/GOED proficiency testing of nutraceutical oils

20.08.2014

The AOCS (American Oil Chemist Society ) Laboratory Proficiency Program is the world’s most extensive and respected collaborative proficiency testing program for oil- and fat-related commodities, oilseeds, oilseed meals and edible fats.

LYSI obtains Halal Certification

10.06.2014

The Certification covers all LYSI’s refined oil types.

LYSI at exhibitions

24.05.2014

Vitafoods in Geneva and CPhI in Shanghai

Free fatty acids as medicine

08.04.2014

FFA derived from cod liver oil are active against bacteria's and fungi

LYSI begins offering FoS-certified omega-3 oil

30.01.2014

LYSI has now been accredited as a supplier under the Friend of the Sea sustainability program.

Added tank capacity

11.05.2013

LYSI adds 4,500 ton tank capacity for crude oil

Vitafoods Europe in Geneva 14 – 16 May

20.04.2013

LYSI will be exhibiting this year as it did last year

Nordic award for contribution to innovation in road surfaces

05.10.2012

LYSI received the Research and Development award at conference of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration held in Iceland in June this year. LYSI’s R&D Manager Dr. Arnar Halldorsson accepted the award on behalf of the company.

LYSI another year on AOCS’s approved list of laboratories

28.08.2012

The American Oil Chemist Society (AOCS) publishes an annual list of approved laboratories. LYSI scored high this year, as before.

LYSI another year on AOCS’s approved list of laboratories

28.08.2012

The American Oil Chemist Society (AOCS) publishes an annual list of approved laboratories. LYSI scored high this year, as before.

LYSI doubles the production capacity

23.07.2012

The inauguration of the new processing plant in June 15th 2012 is yet another milestone in the development of LYSI as a leader in the production of high quality fish oils for human consumption.

New drug for constipation

22.04.2012

A new Icelandic drug made from fish oil is being tested at the Children’s Hospital in Reykjavik.

Obesity and Vitamin D

14.03.2012

The HUNT study shows connection between low levels of Vitamin D in the body and obesity years later.

LYSI’s laboratory on AOCS approved list

12.09.2011

The American Oil Chemist Society (AOCS) publishes a list of approved laboratories.

Construction of LYSI’s new processing plant begins

20.06.2011

With LYSI’s products in demand worldwide, the company’s processing plant, built in 2005, has now nearly exceeded its capacity.

Associated Icelandic Ports recognise LYSI’s environmental contribution

10.06.2011

At its annual meeting on 30 May 2011, the Associated Icelandic Ports (AIP) granted its environmental recognition for the fifth consecutive year, this time to LÝSI, which is situated in the harbour area.

DHA’s beneficial effects to the development of the eyes and brain of the foetus and infants are now official

26.05.2011

The European Union (EU) recently authorised health claims referring to children’s development and health for products containing the omega-3 fatty acid DHA.

LYSI at Vitafoods Europe

25.04.2011

LYSI has a stand (#2320) at Vitafoods Europe that takes place in Geneva, Switzerland 10 -12 May 2011.

Omega-3 research could save hundreds of military lives & billions of dollars

02.02.2011

Such is the headline of Nutra ingredients-usa.com newsletter 14 January 2011.

LYSI nominated for the Vital Egg

25.11.2010

LYSI was one of five nominees for the Vital Egg award this year

LYSI‘s laboratory shows good results

06.04.2010

The laboratory regularly takes part in international comparison programs for laboratories usually with good results.

LYSI obtains BRC (British Retail Consortium) standard certification

01.03.2010

Last December BSI (British Standards Institute) certified that LYSI now fulfils the requirements of the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety.

New concentrate

03.02.2010

Recently LYSI began production of a new 5/50EE concentrate, which contains 50% DHA.

The LYSI history published

28.01.2009

On the occasion of LYSI’s 70th anniversary its history has now been published in a book. Unfortunately it is only available in Icelandic.

Award for taking preventive measures against accidents

28.01.2009

The insurance company TM recently awarded Lysi its annual recognition for being in the forefront in accident prevention.

New production line for concentrates

04.11.2008

LYSI has started production of fish oil concentrates in a new highly automated production line.

Fountain of Youth

11.09.2008

Fountain of Youth is a direct translation of the Icelandic name of a new product for the domestic market.

LYSI celebrates 70 years

26.05.2008

LYSI Ltd. was established in 1938 by Tryggvi Olafsson and his brother Thordur, in response to a general need for vitamins A and D.

LYSI achieves API/GMP certificate

17.12.2007

The year 2007 proved to be yet another milestone for LYSI.

LYSI Launches a New Website

30.11.2007

Today LYSI launches a new and improved website.

Omega-3 helps severely injured miner

05.11.2007

An article in the Charleston Daily Mail newspaper quotes Julian Bailes, neurosurgery chairman at West Virginia University, as saying that a daily intake of 15 g of DHA and EPA may have helped Randal McCloy to recover sooner from his injuries than he otherwise might have done. McCloy (28) was the only survivor of a coal mine explosion in January 2006.

News

VIDEO - THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALA, EPA AND DHA

LYSI CELEBRATES 80 YEARS OF OPERATIONS

LYSI CONTRIBUTES TO CANCER FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

UK SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENVIRIONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS VISITS LYSI

NEW VIDEO ON IMPORTANCE OF OMEGA-3 FOR THE BRAIN

LYSI IS NOW FSSC22000 CERTIFIED

LYSI AT VITAFOODS EUROPE

VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH KATRIN - LYSI CEO

NEW VIDEO FOCUSING ON HEART HEALTH

TAKING FISH OIL DURING PREGNANCY IS FOUND TO LOWER CHILD’s ASTHMA RISK

NEW PRODUCT – OMEGA-3 EYES

MSC CERTIFICATION OF COD LIVER OIL

LYSI CEO RECEIVES THE PRESIDENT‘S ORDER OF THE FALCON

LYSI AT VITAFOODS EUROPE

LYSI RECEIVES MSC CERTIFICATION

ICELAND QUALIFY FOR THE 2016 UEFA EUROPEAN (FOOTBALL) CHAMPIONSHIP

FISH OIL HELPS BURN FAT BY TRANSFORMING FAT-STORAGE CELLS INTO FAT-BURNING CELLS

LYSI OFFERS NATURAL FISH OILS AS ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS

LYSI ACQUIRES CONTROLLING SHARE IN AKRABORG EHF.

LYSI ADDS OMEGA-3 FISH OIL WITH VITAMIN D TO ITS SELECTION OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS

PRESS RELEASE: LYSI ACQUIRES AKRABORG

LIPIDFORUM SYMPOSIUM IN REYKJAVIK

LYSI AT VITAFOODS EUROPE

You need more omega-3s

Dietary omega-3 fatty acids reduce acute inflammatory response and enhance resolution of antigen-induced inflammation

Christmas and New Year closures

New home page launched

LYSI laboratory in first place in AOCS/GOED proficiency testing of nutraceutical oils

LYSI obtains Halal Certification

LYSI at exhibitions

Free fatty acids as medicine

LYSI begins offering FoS-certified omega-3 oil

Added tank capacity

Vitafoods Europe in Geneva 14 – 16 May

Nordic award for contribution to innovation in road surfaces

LYSI another year on AOCS’s approved list of laboratories

LYSI another year on AOCS’s approved list of laboratories

LYSI doubles the production capacity

New drug for constipation

Obesity and Vitamin D

LYSI’s laboratory on AOCS approved list

Construction of LYSI’s new processing plant begins

Associated Icelandic Ports recognise LYSI’s environmental contribution

DHA’s beneficial effects to the development of the eyes and brain of the foetus and infants are now official

LYSI at Vitafoods Europe

Omega-3 research could save hundreds of military lives & billions of dollars

LYSI nominated for the Vital Egg

LYSI‘s laboratory shows good results

LYSI obtains BRC (British Retail Consortium) standard certification

New concentrate

The LYSI history published

Award for taking preventive measures against accidents

New production line for concentrates

Fountain of Youth

LYSI celebrates 70 years

LYSI achieves API/GMP certificate

LYSI Launches a New Website

Omega-3 helps severely injured miner

Lysi acquires IFEX, the producer of pet food

Lysi received the 2007 President of Iceland’s Award for Export Achievement

Omega-3 Fishoil – launch of a new product

S3 Sport Trio