Carlson Nutritional Supplements Cod Liver Oil Gems: IFOS lot results, label against lab
Checked 25 October 2026 · labels from NIH's public label database, January 2026 release
The short answer
IFOS tested 2 lots of Carlson Nutritional Supplements Cod Liver Oil Gems. In the latest, lot 260409+42561, the lab measured 95 mg /softgel of EPA against 85 mg /softgel on the label, and 128 mg /softgel of DHA against 100 mg /softgel.
It holds 223 mg /softgel of EPA and DHA per serving.
Source: IFOS lot 260409+42561 report
The latest lot
Carlson Nutritional Supplements Cod Liver Oil Gems
Lot 260409+42561 · use by 31 August 2030
Fish oil content, lab against label
| Test | Measured | Label | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 95 mg /softgel | 85 mg /softgel | Meets the label |
| DHA | 128 mg /softgel | 100 mg /softgel | Meets the label |
| Total Omega-3 | 281 mg /softgel | 230 mg /softgel | Meets the label |
Contaminants against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 1.793228 ppb | 45 ppb | Within the limit |
| Dioxins and Furans | 0.309 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | 1 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | Within the limit |
| Dioxin-Like PCBs | 0.0296 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | 1.5 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | Within the limit |
Freshness
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 0.08 mg KOH/g | 3 mg KOH/g | Within the limit |
| Peroxide | 2.57 meq/kg | 5 meq/kg | Within the limit |
| Anisidine | 6.8 | 20 | Within the limit |
| TOTOX | 11.94 | 19.5 | Within the limit |
Heavy metals against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | <0.0124 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Cadmium | <0.0017 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Lead | <0.0066 ppm | 0.05 ppm | Within the limit |
| Total Arsenic | <0.0066 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
Source: IFOS lot 260409+42561 report
Every lot, label against lab
| Lot | Use by | EPA, lab / label | DHA, lab / label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260409+42561 | 31 August 2030 | 95 mg /softgel / 85 mg /softgel | 128 mg /softgel / 100 mg /softgel | Report |
| 230379 | 31 August 2027 | 80 mg /soft gel / 80 mg /soft gel | 100 mg /soft gel / 100 mg /soft gel | Report |
Source: IFOS lot reports, linked on each product, from the IFOS list; checks by Decode, 25 October 2026
How it compares with other IFOS products
- EPA and DHA per serving223 mg /softgel
- Freshness (TOTOX, lower is fresher)11.94 · middle IFOS product: 9.24 · limit 19.5
- Measured against the label121% of the label amount
Source: IFOS list, checked 23 October 2026
The matching NIH label
Cod Liver Oil Gems Natural Lemon Flavor
- Form
- Softgel Capsule
- Serving
- 2 Softgel(s)
- Other ingredients
- Beef Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Lemon Flavor, Natural
- Seals printed
- IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards)