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Fish Oil 18/12 EE is an ethyl-ester omega-3 concentrate, not an unspecified crude marine oil. Each product is standardised to at least 32% total omega-3, with ≥18% EPA and ≥12% DHA in ethyl-ester form. For buyers choosing softgels or liquid supplements, that defined EPA/DHA ratio makes it easier to work out the dosage and active content.

The product’s quality profile is monitored using oxidation indicators, with an acid value of ≤2.0 mg KOH/g, a peroxide value of ≤3.0 meq/kg, an anisidine value of ≤15.0, and a Totox value of ≤19. For fish-oil procurement, these tests matter because they show the oil’s hydrolytic and oxidative condition—factors that directly affect odour, taste, and the stability of the finished product.

Beyond potency, the specification caps lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium at 0.1 ppm each, and also covers dioxins/furans, dioxin-like PCBs, and total PCBs. For buyers seeking a higher active concentration, Fish Oil 33/22 is available in EE or TG form; for standard omega-3 formulas, the 18/12 grade offers a more economical choice.