Carlson Nutritional Supplements EcoSmart® Omega-3: 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® Omega-3, lot SB016528 31303. The lab measured 323 mg / 2 softgels of EPA against 280 mg / 2 softgels on the label, and 893 mg / 2 softgels of DHA against 720 mg / 2 softgels.
It holds 1,216 mg / 2 softgels of EPA and DHA per serving. The middle IFOS product holds 1,190 mg / 2 softgels.
Source: IFOS lot SB016528 31303 report
The latest lot
Carlson Nutritional Supplements EcoSmart® Omega-3
Lot SB016528 31303 · use by 31 July 2027
Fish oil content, lab against label
| Test | Measured | Label | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 323 mg / 2 softgels | 280 mg / 2 softgels | Meets the label |
| DHA | 893 mg / 2 softgels | 720 mg / 2 softgels | Meets the label |
| Total Omega-3 | 1,331 mg / 2 softgels | 1,000 mg / 2 softgels | Meets the label |
Contaminants against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 2.39 ppb | 45 ppb | Within the limit |
| Dioxins and Furans | 0.134 ppt | 1 ppt | Within the limit |
| Dioxin-Like PCBs | 0.158 ppt | 1.5 ppt | Within the limit |
Freshness
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 0.78 mg KOH/g | 3 mg KOH/g | Within the limit |
| Peroxide | 3.3 meq/kg | 5 meq/kg | Within the limit |
| Anisidine | 9 | 20 | Within the limit |
| TOTOX | 15.6 | 19.5 | Within the limit |
Heavy metals against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | <0.0125 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Cadmium | <0.0017 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Lead | <0.0067 ppm | 0.05 ppm | Within the limit |
| Total Arsenic | 0.0125 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
Source: IFOS lot SB016528 31303 report
Every lot, label against lab
| Lot | Use by | EPA, lab / label | DHA, lab / label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB016528 31303 | 31 July 2027 | 323 mg / 2 softgels / 280 mg / 2 softgels | 893 mg / 2 softgels / 720 mg / 2 softgels | 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 serving1,216 mg / 2 softgels · middle IFOS product: 1,190 mg / 2 softgels
- Freshness (TOTOX, lower is fresher)15.6 · middle IFOS product: 9.24 · limit 19.5
- Measured against the label122% of the label amount
Source: IFOS list, checked 23 October 2026
The matching NIH label
EcoSmart Omega-3
- Form
- Liquid
- Serving
- 1 tsp
- Other ingredients
- natural Lemon flavor, Mixed Tocopherols
- Seals printed
- None