Carlson Nutritional Supplements Cod Liver Oil Minis: 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 Minis. In the latest, lot 2503047, the lab measured 103 mg / 3 softgels of EPA against 90 mg / 3 softgels on the label, and 139 mg / 3 softgels of DHA against 105 mg / 3 softgels.
It holds 242 mg / 3 softgels of EPA and DHA per serving. The middle IFOS product holds 1,278 mg / 3 softgels.
Source: IFOS lot 2503047 report
The latest lot
Carlson Nutritional Supplements Cod Liver Oil Minis
Lot 2503047 · use by 31 March 2028
Fish oil content, lab against label
| Test | Measured | Label | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 103 mg / 3 softgels | 90 mg / 3 softgels | Meets the label |
| DHA | 139 mg / 3 softgels | 105 mg / 3 softgels | Meets the label |
| Total Omega-3 | 309 mg / 3 softgels | 280 mg / 3 softgels | Meets the label |
Contaminants against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 1.65 ppb | 45 ppb | Within the limit |
| Dioxins and Furans | 0.17 ppt | 1 ppt | Within the limit |
| Dioxin-Like PCBs | 0.0179 ppt | 1.5 ppt | Within the limit |
Freshness
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 0.07 mg KOH/g | 3 mg KOH/g | Within the limit |
| Peroxide | 3.21 meq/kg | 5 meq/kg | Within the limit |
| Anisidine | 12.76 | 20 | Within the limit |
| TOTOX | 19.18 | 19.5 | Within the limit |
Heavy metals against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | <0.0118 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Cadmium | <0.0016 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Lead | <0.0063 ppm | 0.05 ppm | Within the limit |
| Total Arsenic | <0.0063 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
Source: IFOS lot 2503047 report
Every lot, label against lab
| Lot | Use by | EPA, lab / label | DHA, lab / label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2503047 | 31 March 2028 | 103 mg / 3 softgels / 90 mg / 3 softgels | 139 mg / 3 softgels / 105 mg / 3 softgels | Report |
| 2310033 | 31 October 2026 | 99 mg/3 soft gels / 90 mg/3 soft gels | 145 mg/3 soft gels / 105 mg/3 soft gels | 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 serving242 mg / 3 softgels · middle IFOS product: 1,278 mg / 3 softgels
- Freshness (TOTOX, lower is fresher)19.18 · middle IFOS product: 9.24 · limit 19.5
- Measured against the label124% of the label amount
Source: IFOS list, checked 23 October 2026
The matching NIH label
Cod Liver Oil Minis
- Form
- Softgel Capsule
- Serving
- 3 Softgel(s)
- Other ingredients
- Beef Gelatin, Glycerin, Water
- Seals printed
- IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards)