Sports Research Omega-3 Fish Oil Lemon Flavor: 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 3 lots of Sports Research Omega-3 Fish Oil Lemon Flavor. In the latest, lot SR177297A, the lab measured 1,668 mg per 5 mL of EPA against 1,500 mg per 5 mL on the label, and 1,173 mg per 5 mL of DHA against 1,000 mg per 5 mL.
It holds 2,841 mg per 5 mL of EPA and DHA per serving. The middle IFOS product holds 1,303 mg per 5 mL.
Source: IFOS lot SR177297A report
The latest lot
Sports Research Omega-3 Fish Oil Lemon Flavor
Lot SR177297A · use by 30 November 2027
Fish oil content, lab against label
| Test | Measured | Label | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 1,668 mg per 5 mL | 1,500 mg per 5 mL | Meets the label |
| DHA | 1,173 mg per 5 mL | 1,000 mg per 5 mL | Meets the label |
| Total Omega-3 | 3,249 mg per 5 mL | 2,925 mg per 5 mL | Meets the label |
Contaminants against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 0.133 ppb | 45 ppb | Within the limit |
| Dioxins and Furans | 0.0763 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | 1 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | Within the limit |
| Dioxin-Like PCBs | 0.00309 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | 1.5 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | Within the limit |
Freshness
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 0.03 mg KOH/g | 3 mg KOH/g | Within the limit |
| Peroxide | 0.94 meq/kg | 5 meq/kg | Within the limit |
| Anisidine | 4.98 | 20 | Within the limit |
| TOTOX | 6.86 | 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 | <0.0017 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Lead | <0.0066 ppm | 0.05 ppm | Within the limit |
| Inorganic Arsenic | <0.02 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
Source: IFOS lot SR177297A report
Every lot, label against lab
| Lot | Use by | EPA, lab / label | DHA, lab / label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR177297A | 30 November 2027 | 1,668 mg per 5 mL / 1,500 mg per 5 mL | 1,173 mg per 5 mL / 1,000 mg per 5 mL | Report |
| SR177297B | 30 November 2027 | 1,668 mg per 5 mL / 1,500 mg per 5 mL | 1,173 mg per 5 mL / 1,000 mg per 5 mL | Report |
| SR177297C | 30 November 2027 | 1,668 mg per 5 mL / 1,500 mg per 5 mL | 1,173 mg per 5 mL / 1,000 mg per 5 mL | 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 serving2,841 mg per 5 mL · middle IFOS product: 1,303 mg per 5 mL
- Freshness (TOTOX, lower is fresher)6.86 · middle IFOS product: 9.24 · limit 19.5
- Measured against the label114% of the label amount
Source: IFOS list, checked 23 October 2026
The matching NIH label
No NIH label matches this product yet.