Carlson Nutritional Supplements Elite Omega-3 Plus D & K: 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 Plus D & K, lot SB016180. The lab measured 450 mg /soft gel of EPA against 400 mg /soft gel on the label, and 248 mg /soft gel of DHA against 200 mg /soft gel.
It holds 698 mg /soft gel of EPA and DHA per serving.
Source: IFOS lot SB016180 report
The latest lot
Carlson Nutritional Supplements Elite Omega-3 Plus D & K
Lot SB016180 · use by 31 March 2027
Fish oil content, lab against label
| Test | Measured | Label | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 450 mg /soft gel | 400 mg /soft gel | Meets the label |
| DHA | 248 mg /soft gel | 200 mg /soft gel | Meets the label |
| Total Omega-3 | 822 mg /soft gel | 700 mg /soft gel | Meets the label |
Contaminants against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 0.0712 ppb | 45 ppb | Within the limit |
| Dioxins and Furans | 0.0965 ppt | 1 ppt | Within the limit |
| Dioxin-Like PCBs | 0.00364 ppt | 1.5 ppt | Within the limit |
Freshness
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 0.16 mg KOH/g | 3 mg KOH/g | Within the limit |
| Peroxide | 1.34 meq/kg | 5 meq/kg | Within the limit |
| Anisidine | 7 | 20 | Within the limit |
| Total Oxidation | 9.68 | 19.5 | Within the limit |
Heavy metals against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | < 0.05 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Lead | < 0.01 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Inorganic Arsenic | < 0.05 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Cadmium | < 0.01 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
Source: IFOS lot SB016180 report
Every lot, label against lab
| Lot | Use by | EPA, lab / label | DHA, lab / label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB016180 | 31 March 2027 | 450 mg /soft gel / 400 mg /soft gel | 248 mg /soft gel / 200 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 serving698 mg /soft gel
- Freshness (TOTOX, lower is fresher)9.68 · middle IFOS product: 9.24 · limit 19.5
- Measured against the label116% of the label amount
Source: IFOS list, checked 23 October 2026
The matching NIH label
Elite Omega-3 plus D & K Natural Lemon Flavor
- Form
- Softgel Capsule
- Serving
- 1 Softgel(s)
- Other ingredients
- Soft Gel Shell (Beef Gelatin, Glycerin, Water), Sunflower Oil, natural Lemon flavor, Antioxidant Blend (Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary extract)
- Seals printed
- Friends of the Sea IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards)