Cod Liver Oil Testing
Rosita® Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil has been tested for purity by leading European institutes and meets all the stringent European requirements.
| HEAVY METAL ANALYSIS — Eurofins: OCT 30, 2023 | |
| SAMPLE ID | mg/kg |
| Wild & Raw EVCLO | |
| MERCURY | < 0.005 |
| CADMIUM | < 0.01 |
| LEAD | < 0.02 |
| ARSENIC | 0.85 |
mg/kg - Milligrams per kilogram
mg/kg means the milligrams of substance per kilogram of weight
| HEAVY METAL ANALYSIS — Eurofins: MAR 8, 2021 | |
| SAMPLE ID | mg/kg |
| Wild & Raw EVCLO | |
| MERCURY | n.d |
| CADMIUM | n.d |
| LEAD | n.d |
| ARSENIC | 1.8 |
mg/kg - Milligrams per kilogram
mg/kg means the milligrams of substance per kilogram of weight
| HEAVY METAL ANALYSIS — Eurofins: MAR 19, 2020 | |
| SAMPLE ID | ppm |
| Wild & Raw EVCLO | |
| MERCURY | n.d |
| CADMIUM | 0.01 ppm |
| LEAD | 0.02 ppm |
| ARSENIC | 0.39 ppm* |
ppm - parts per million n.d - not detected (the concentration of the analyte is below the limit of quantification). *organic (non-toxic) form
| HEAVY METAL ANALYSIS — ALS Food & Pharmaceutical (UK): OCT 10, 2015 | |
| SAMPLE ID | ppm |
| Wild & Raw EVCLO | |
| MERCURY | <0.01 ppm |
| CADMIUM | <0.001 ppm |
| LEAD | <0.005 ppm |
| ARSENIC | 1.4 ppm* |
ppm - parts per million n.d - not detected (the concentration of the analyte is below the limit of quantification). *organic (non-toxic) form
| HEAVY METAL ANALYSIS — BioDetection Systems b.v. (BDS): MAR 19, 2013 | |
| SAMPLE ID | ppm |
| Wild & Raw EVCLO | |
| MERCURY | n.d |
| CADMIUM | n.d |
| LEAD | n.d |
| ARSENIC | 1.8 ppm* |
ppm - parts per million n.d - not detected (the concentration of the analyte is below the limit of quantification). *organic (non-toxic) form
| HEAVY METAL ANALYSIS — ALS Food & Pharmaceutical (UK): OCT 10, 2012 | |
| SAMPLE ID | ppm |
| Wild & Raw EVCLO | |
| MERCURY | n.d |
| CADMIUM | n.d |
| LEAD | n.d |
| ARSENIC | 1.4 ppm* |
ppm - parts per million n.d - not detected (the concentration of the analyte is below the limit of quantification). *organic (non-toxic) form
ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS — Dioxins and PCBs, Benzo(a)pyrene Certificate of Analysis from:
- ALS Food & Pharmaceutical (UK) — OCT 10, 2012
- BioDetection Systems b.v. (BDS) — MAR 19, 2013
Cod liver oil has been analyzed in triplicate and each time gives a total WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ lower than the strict European limits and well within them. The values for the oil are in line with QC parameters.
A. POLYAROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
| SAMPLE ID | BENZO(A)PYRENE (mg/kg) | |
| Wild & Raw EVCLO | <0.001# | |
| #the concentration of the analyte is below the limit of quantification | ||
Above value calculated from analyses performed in duplicate.
B. DIOXINS and PCBs
- Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 0.20 ng/kg#
- Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ): 0.899 ng/kg#
#Maximum levels set by the European Commission for thesum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ) for marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption): 1.75 ng/kg fat #Maximum levels set by the European Commission for thesum of dioxins and dioxin like PCBs (WHO PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ) for marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption): 6.0 ng/kg fat # Dioxins (sum of polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs), expressed as World Health Organisation (WHO) toxic equivalent using the WHO-toxic equivalency factors (WHO-TEFs)) and sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (sum of PCDDs, PCDFs and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), expressed as WHO toxic equivalent using the WHO-TEFs). WHO-TEFs for human risk assessment based on the conclusions of the World Health Organization (WHO) – International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) expert meeting which was held in Geneva in June 2005 (Martin van den Berg et al., The 2005 World Health Organization Re-evaluation of Human and Mammalian Toxic Equivalency Factors for Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds. Toxicological Sciences 93(2), 223–241 (2006))
C. BDS DR CALUX technique: another screening method for dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
| SAMPLE ID | Method | Parameter | Result | Unit |
| Wild & Raw EVCLO | DR CALUX | PCDD/PCDF and dl-PCBs (total BEQ; semi) | compliant (1.7) | ng BEQ/kg product |
The DR CALUX analysis is done according to p-bds-051. All DR CALUX analysis results comply with EU requirements as indicated in COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 278/2012 (amending Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 as regards the determination of the levels of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls; feedstuffs).
D. Test Results (EVCLO Liquid)
| WHO PCDD/F-TEQ | WHO-PCDD/F PCB-TEQ | PCB 28-52-101-138-153-180 | |
| EU REGULATION | 1.75 pg/g | 6.00 pg/g | 200 ng/g |
|
Production date: Sep. 2, 2024 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2024-0903-053) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): SEPT.02.2026/2027 |
0.267 pg/g | 0.438 pg/g | 79.6 ng/g |
|
Production date: Feb. 18, 2023 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2023-0224-064) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): APR.18.2024/2026 |
0.215 pg/g | 0.503 pg/g | 70.5 ng/g |
|
Production date: Dec. 1, 2022 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2022-1207-066) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): FEB.01.2024/2026 |
0.205 pg/g | 0.721 pg/g | 87.9 ng/g |
|
Production date: Sep. 27, 2022 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2022-0930-024) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): NOV.27.2023/2025 |
0.195 pg/g | 0.803 pg/g | 89.2 ng/g |
|
Production date: Aug. 29, 2022 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2022-0830-026) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): OCT.29.2023/2025 |
0.135 pg/g | 0.26 pg/g | 74.5 ng/g |
|
Production date: Aug. 03, 2022 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2022-0804-034) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): OCT.03.2023/2025 |
0.18 pg/g | 0.48 pg/g | 167.0 ng/g |
|
Production date: May 03, 2022 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2022-0504-083) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): JUL.03.2023/2025 |
0.22 pg/g | 0.854 pg/g | 63.3 ng/g |
|
Production date: Apr. 16, 2022 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2022-0420-060) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): JUN.16.2023/2025 |
0.248 pg/g | 1.268 pg/g | 88.2 ng/g |
|
Production date: Feb. 28, 2022 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2022-0301-049) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): APR.28.2023/2025 |
0.190 pg/g | 0.608 pg/g | 90.6 ng/g |
|
Production date: Dec. 01, 2021 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2021-1202-369) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): FEB.01.2023/2025 |
0.195 pg/g | 2.35 pg/g | 93.9 ng/g |
|
Production date: Nov. 08, 2021 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2021-1109-068) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): JAN.08.2023/2025 |
0.182 pg/g | 2.11 pg/g | 97.5 ng/g |
| Production date: July 22, 2021 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2021-0729-020) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): SEP.22.2022/2024 |
0.184 pg/g | 0.85 pg/g | 50.2 ng/g |
| Production date: Apr. 17, 2021 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2021-0423-075) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): JUN.28.2022/2024 |
0.14 pg/g | 0.76 pg/g | 50 ng/g |
| Production date: Feb. 08, 2021 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2021-0211-069) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): APR.08.2022/2024 |
0.86 pg/g | 1.28 pg/g | 58 ng/g |
| Production date: Jan. 11, 2021 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2021-0114-087) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): MAR.28.2022/2024 |
0.12 pg/g | 1.58 pg/g | 125 ng/g |
| Production date: Nov. 30, 2020 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2020-1201-116) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): JAN.30.2022/2024 |
0.31 ng/g | 2.83 pg/g | 154 ng/g |
|
Production date: Sep. 28, 2020 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2020-1002-025) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): NOV.28.2021/2023 |
0.219 pg/g | 1.53 pg/g | 93.2 ng/g |
|
Production date: Aug. 03, 2020 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2020-0811-055) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): OCT.03.2021/2023 |
0.435 pg/g | 0.837 pg/g | 74.2 ng/g |
|
Production date: July 02, 2020 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2020-0710-270) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): SEP.02.2021/2023 |
0.342 pg/g | 0.844 pg/g | 90.8 ng/g |
|
Production date: Apr. 30, 2020 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2020-0506-044) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): JUN.30.2021/2023 |
0.326 pg/g | 0.721 pg/g | 74.8 ng/g |
|
Production date: Feb. 12, 2020 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2020-0218-010) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): APR.12.2021/2023 |
0.343 pg/g | 0.874 pg/g | 157 ng/g |
| Production date: Dec. 06, 2019 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2019-1210-090) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Feb.06.2021/2023 |
0.283 pg/g | 0.984 pg/g | 104 ng/g |
| Production date: Oct. 05, 2019 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2019-1008-064) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Dec.09.2020/2022 |
0.327 pg/g | 0.588 pg/g | 48.1 ng/g |
| Production date: Aug. 08, 2019 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2019-0809-028) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Oct.08.2020/2022 |
0.340 pg/g | 0.718 pg/g | 89.9 ng/g |
| Production date: July 01, 2019 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2019-0709-096) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Sep.01.2020/2022 |
0.425 pg/g | 1.026 pg/g | 100 ng/g |
| Production date: Apr. 07, 2019 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2019-0409-011) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Jun.04.2020/2022 |
0.316 pg/g | 0.984 pg/g | 108 ng/g |
| Production date: Mar. 04, 2019 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2019-0308-076) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): May.04.2020/2022 |
0.337 pg/g | 0.92 pg/g | 106 ng/g |
| Production date: Jan. 17, 2019 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2019-0128-008) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Mar.17.2020/2022 |
0.33 pg/g | 0.85 pg/g | 98.3 ng/g |
| Production date: Oct. 30, 2018 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2018-1108-052) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Dec.30.2019/2021 |
0.35 pg/g | 1.11 pg/g | 121.0 ng/g |
| Production date: July 21, 2018 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2018-0802-031) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Sep.21.2019/2021 |
0.34 pg/g | 1.02 pg/g | 90.1 ng/g |
| Production date: May 1, 2018 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2018-0518-056) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): May.01.2019/2021 |
0.66 pg/g | 1.29 pg/g | 69.8 ng/g |
| Production date: Apr. 7, 2018 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2018-0419-083 and BDS - Report #13479-1) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Apr.07.2019/2021 |
0.3 pg/g | 0.6 pg/g | 66.9 ng/g |
| Production date: Mar. 9, 2018 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2018-0315-018 and BDS - Report #13357-1) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Mar.09.2019/2021 |
0.3 pg/g | 0.6 pg/g | 135 ng/g |
| Production date: Feb. 24, 2018 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2018-0308-052) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Feb.24.2019/2021 |
0.339 pg/g | 1.13 pg/g | 141 ng/g |
| Production date: Jan. 19, 2018 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2018-0125-075) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Jan.19.2019/2021 |
0.338 pg/g | 0.944 pg/g | 89.0 ng/g |
| Production date: Dec. 6, 2017 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2017-1211-100) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Dec.06.2018/2020 |
0.338 pg/g | 1.20 pg/g | 104.0 ng/g |
| Production date: Sep. 1, 2017 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2017-0905-025 and BDS - Report #12471-1) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Sep.01.2018/2020 |
0.300 pg/g | 0.60 pg/g | 132.0 ng/g |
| Production date: July 20, 2017 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2017-0724-016 and BDS - Report #12284-1) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Jul.20.2018/2020 |
0.230 pg/g | 0.23 pg/g | 84.9 ng/g |
| Production date: Apr. 21, 2017 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2017-0424-021 and BDS - Report #11859-1) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Apr.21.2018/2020 |
0.300 pg/g | 1.30 pg/g | 83.7 ng/g |
| Production date: Mar. 27, 2017 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2017-0328-087 and BDS - Report #11724-1) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Mar.27.2018/2020 |
0.300 pg/g | 1.20 pg/g | 90.5 ng/g |
| Production date: Mar. 6, 2017 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2017-0307-065 and BDS - Report #11628-1) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Mar.06.2018/2020 |
0.300 pg/g | 1.00 pg/g | 113 ng/g |
| Production date: Feb. 21, 2017 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2017-0206-058 and BDS - Report #11581-1) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Feb.21.2018/2020 |
0.460 pg/g | 3.50 pg/g | 138 ng/g |
| Production date: Feb. 1, 2017 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2017-0124-100 and BDS - Report #11433-1) Best Before (Fridge/Freezer): Feb.01.2018/2020 |
0.300 pg/g | 2.60 pg/g | 81.8 ng/g |
E. Test Results (EVCLO Softgels)
| WHO PCDD/F-TEQ | WHO-PCDD/F PCB-TEQ | PCB 28-52-101-138-153-180 | |
| EU REGULATION | 1.75 pg/g | 6.00 pg/g | 200 ng/g |
| Production date: Jan. 23, 2024 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2024-0126-006) Best Before: FEB 2027 |
0.293 pg/g | 2.33 pg/g | 99.4 ng/g |
| Production date: May 2021 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2021-0520-017) Best Before: MAY 2024 |
0.21 pg/g | 0.72 pg/g | 57 ng/g |
| Production date: Feb. 2021 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2021-0225-086) Best Before: FEB 2024 |
0.15 pg/g | 1.70 p g/g | 59 ng/g |
| Production date: Sep. 2020 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2020-1006-128) Best Before: SEPT 2023 |
0.19 pg/g | 1.16 pg/g | 64 ng/g |
|
Production date: Feb. 2020 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2020-0218-010) Best Before: FEB 2023 |
0.343 pg/g | 0.59 pg/g | 157 ng/g |
|
Production date: Oct. 2019 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2019-1008-064) Best Before: DEC 2022 |
0.327 pg/g | 0.837 pg/g | 48.1 ng/g |
|
Production date: June 2019 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2019-0308-076) Best Before: JULY 2022 |
0.337 pg/g | 0.92 pg/g | 106 ng/g |
|
Production date: Aug. 2018 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2018-0417-050 and BDS - Report #13453-1) Best Before: AUG 2021 |
0.30 pg/g | 0.60 pg/g | 115.0 ng/g |
|
Production date: Feb. 2018 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2018-0125-074) Best Before: FEB 2021 |
0.342 pg/g | 0.98 pg/g | 90.8 ng/g |
|
Production date: Oct. 2017 (Testing by EUROFINS Report #440-2017-0424-021 and BDS - Report #11859-1) Best Before: MAY 2020 |
0.300 pg/g | 1.30 pg/g | 83.7 ng/g |
The concentration of fat-soluble nutrients depends on several biological factors, including the size of the fish and the amount of oil contained in the liver. There are also seasonal variations related to the spawning cycle of the fish, climatic conditions, plankton, and other conditions affecting the codfish. Because Rosita® Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil (EVCLO) is a completely unrefined & unprocessed wholefood, the concentration of nutrients will always vary from batch to batch.
The Nutrient Results (fat-soluble vitamins, sterols & fatty acids) shown below represent typical values and ranges which have been obtained from analytical testing at the institutes named above:
Sample ID: Wild & Raw EVCLO mcg/tsp1: 1100 * Above values calculated from analysis performed at a number of European testing institutes (named above). Each testing institute analysis has been performed in duplicate.Vitamin A (Retinol) Analysis
Sample ID: Wild & Raw EVCLO mg/kg: > = 0.1 * > = Greater Than or Equal To Above values calculated from analysis performed at a number of European testing institutes (named above), and each testing institute analyses has been performed in duplicate.Vitamin A2 (3,4-Dehydroretinol) Analysis
Sample ID: Wild & Raw EVCLO mcg/tsp1: 9 * Above values calculated from analysis performed at a number of European testing institutes (named above). Each testing institute analysis has been performed in duplicate. # The vitamin D in Wild & Raw EVCLO is the same form of vitamin D that yourbody produces when exposed to sunlight and the only form found in significant quantities in unrefined fish liver oils.
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) Analysis #
Sample ID: Wild & Raw EVCLO Ratio: Typically less than 10:1 Cholesterol mg/Kg: 4044-5245 Brassicasterol (Phytosterol) mg/Kg: 40.4 * Above values calculated from analysis performed at a number of European testing institutes (named above). Each testing institute analysis has been performed in duplicate.Ratio Vitamins A:D3
Sterol Content
Sample ID: Wild & Raw EVCLO mg/tsp: 3.7-10 * Above values calculated from analysis performed at a number of European testing institutes (named above). Each testing institute analysis has been performed in duplicate.Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol) Analysis
Fatty Acid Content
Wild & Raw EVCLO contains a wide spectrum of fatty acids including omega 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11 etc. The test data for select fatty acids of the total lipid content are shown below. Levels of other fatty acids not shown are available on request.
Sample ID: Wild & Raw EVCLO 20:5n-3 (EPA) mg/tsp: 510 22:6n-3 (DHA) mg/tsp: 700 18:1n-9 (Oleic acid) mg/tsp: 1200 20:1n-9 (Gadoleic acid)* mg/tsp: 660 22:1n-11 (Cetoleic acid)* mg/tsp: 375 Fatty acids, Sum of Omega 6 Calc. mg/tsp: 160 Fatty acids, Sum of Omega 3 Calc. mg/tsp: 1460 Unidentified fatty acids mg/tsp: 240 Sample ID: Wild & Raw EVCLO DHA/EPA∆ ratio: 1:1 – 1.3:1 Omega 6/Omega 3 Ratio: 0.11Select Fatty Acid Composition of Total Lipid from Rosita® Cod Liver Oil
Ratio DHA:EPA
1Vitamin testing is not performed on each batch and may vary from batch to batch, and from season to season. The vitamins are all naturally occurring; nothing is added or destroyed during production.
*Gadoleic acid and Cetoleic acid are present in higher amounts in codfish from Northern hemisphere and high latitude waters. These fatty acids are therefore found in higher quantities in genuine cod live oil originating from the Northern hemisphere. Cetoleic acid is also usually present in lower proportions than Gadoleic acid.
∆This ratio is a very good indicator of genuine Northern hemisphere cod liver oil.
Nutrition Facts
Wild & Raw Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil: 150 ml
Suggested Serving Size: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) daily
Servings per Bottle: Approximately 30
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 45 Calories from Fat 45 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 4.5 g | 7.0% |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 20 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A 1100 mcg | 122% |
| Vitamin D 9 mcg | 45% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a caloric intake of 2,000 calories.
Does Not Contain: Gluten, yeast, milk derivatives, synthetic nutrients, artificial colors or flavors.
We’re committed to your health journey
Here’s how we aim to serve you — and it’s just the tip of the iceberg.
-
Well-being
Our life’s work is to support the healing and health of families around the world with the rich and unique nutrients in our fresh, raw fish liver oils.
-
Transparency
Trust and transparency are of the utmost importance to us, so you’ll have a front-row seat to our test results, production process and real food ingredients.
-
Purity
We test every single batch in a third-party, microbiological laboratory to ensure our fish liver oils are pure, potent and certified to meet strict European regulations.
-
Sustainability
We love our planet and use the most sustainable fishing and production solutions; our wild-caught fish are harvested to protect the population according to Norgwegian quotas.
Our In-House Expert
Formulated by a Ph.D. Scientist specializing in Nutrition & Marine Oils
Dr. Pieris Andrew Nicola, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer
Dr. Pieris Andrew Nicola is the Rosita® family's scientist and products/nutrition specialist, who leads our research and development. He is a graduate of the University of Oxford, with a specialty, and multiple degrees in nutrition. Dr. Nicola is a leading authority in his field and also among the best in the sciences of marine oils.