Carlson Nutritional Supplements EcoSmart® DHA: 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 1 lot of Carlson Nutritional Supplements EcoSmart® DHA, lot SB016340. The lab measured 83 mg / softgel of EPA against 50 mg / softgel on the label, and 535 mg / softgel of DHA against 500 mg / softgel.
It holds 618 mg / softgel of EPA and DHA per serving. The middle IFOS product holds 752 mg / softgel.
Source: IFOS lot SB016340 report
The latest lot
Carlson Nutritional Supplements EcoSmart® DHA
Lot SB016340 · use by 31 August 2027
Fish oil content, lab against label
| Test | Measured | Label | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 83 mg / softgel | 50 mg / softgel | Meets the label |
| DHA | 535 mg / softgel | 500 mg / softgel | Meets the label |
| Total Omega-3 | 672 mg / softgel | 550 mg / softgel | Meets the label |
Contaminants against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 0.643 ppb | 45 ppb | Within the limit |
| Dioxins and Furans | 0.0901 ppt | 1 ppt | Within the limit |
| Dioxin-Like PCBs | 0.0181 ppt | 1.5 ppt | Within the limit |
Freshness
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 1.44 mg KOH/g | 3 mg KOH/g | Within the limit |
| Peroxide | 1.84 meq/kg | 5 meq/kg | Within the limit |
| Anisidine | 6 | 20 | Within the limit |
| Total Oxidation | 9.68 | 19.5 | Within the limit |
Heavy metals against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | < 0.0050 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Lead | < 0.020 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Inorganic Arsenic | < 0.050 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Cadmium | < 0.010 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
Source: IFOS lot SB016340 report
Every lot, label against lab
| Lot | Use by | EPA, lab / label | DHA, lab / label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB016340 | 31 August 2027 | 83 mg / softgel / 50 mg / softgel | 535 mg / softgel / 500 mg / softgel | 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 serving618 mg / softgel · middle IFOS product: 752 mg / softgel
- Freshness (TOTOX, lower is fresher)9.68 · middle IFOS product: 9.24 · limit 19.5
- Measured against the label112% of the label amount
Source: IFOS list, checked 23 October 2026
The matching NIH label
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