Carlson Nutritional Supplements Elite Omega-3 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 1 lot of Carlson Nutritional Supplements Elite Omega-3 Gems®, lot SB017377. The lab measured 422 mg / softgel of EPA against 400 mg / softgel on the label, and 330 mg / softgel of DHA against 300 mg / softgel.
It holds 752 mg / softgel of EPA and DHA per serving. The middle IFOS product holds 752 mg / softgel.
Source: IFOS lot SB017377 report
The latest lot
Carlson Nutritional Supplements Elite Omega-3 Gems®
Lot SB017377 · use by 30 June 2028
Fish oil content, lab against label
| Test | Measured | Label | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 422 mg / softgel | 400 mg / softgel | Meets the label |
| DHA | 330 mg / softgel | 300 mg / softgel | Meets the label |
| Total Omega-3 | 932 mg / softgel | 800 mg / softgel | Meets the label |
Contaminants against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 0.369 ppb | 45 ppb | Within the limit |
| Dioxins and Furans | 0.0496 ppt | 1 ppt | Within the limit |
| Dioxin-Like PCBs | 0.00842 ppt | 1.5 ppt | Within the limit |
Freshness
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 0.31 mg KOH/g | 3 mg KOH/g | Within the limit |
| Peroxide | 3.87 meq/kg | 5 meq/kg | Within the limit |
| Anisidine | 10 | 20 | Within the limit |
| TOTOX | 17.74 | 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 | <0.0016 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 SB017377 report
Every lot, label against lab
| Lot | Use by | EPA, lab / label | DHA, lab / label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB017377 | 30 June 2028 | 422 mg / softgel / 400 mg / softgel | 330 mg / softgel / 300 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 serving752 mg / softgel · middle IFOS product: 752 mg / softgel
- Freshness (TOTOX, lower is fresher)17.74 · middle IFOS product: 9.24 · limit 19.5
- Measured against the label107% of the label amount
Source: IFOS list, checked 23 October 2026
The matching NIH label
Elite Omega-3 Gems 1,600 mg Natural Lemon Flavor
- Form
- Softgel Capsule
- Serving
- 2 Softgel(s)
- Other ingredients
- Beef Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, natural Lemon flavor, natural Mixed Tocopherols
- Seals printed
- IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards)