Viva Naturals krill oil: the IKOS certificate, line by line
Last reviewed 2026-10-13. Every certification record and lot result below was read from its source on that date, and each links it. No price is shown.
Viva Naturals Antarctic Krill Oil 1,250 mg, 6 bottles of 60 Caplique capsules is in Nutrasource's IKOS directory as Antarctic Krill Oil (VIVN0006). On the newest lot report, lot 2508055 report (expiry 2027-11), every line is marked compliant with the IKOS limit. The lab measured 177 mg of EPA and 103 mg of DHA per 2 capsules, against a specification of 165 mg and 90 mg.
Omega-3 and phospholipid content, per 2 capsules
| Test | Specification | Lot 2508055 result | IKOS compliant |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 165 mg | 177 mg | yes |
| DHA | 90 mg | 103 mg | yes |
| Total omega-3 | 330 mg | 381 mg | yes |
| Total phospholipids | 575 mg | 730 mg | yes |
Astaxanthin, lot result: 2.32 mg per 2 capsules.
Purity and oxidation
| Test | IKOS limit | Lot 2508055 result | IKOS compliant |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 45 ppb or less | 0.755 ppb | yes |
| Dioxins and furans | 1 ppt or less | 0.0704 ppt | yes |
| Dioxin-like PCBs | 1.5 ppt or less | 0.112 ppt | yes |
| Peroxide | 5 meq/kg or less | 0.79 meq/kg | yes |
| Mercury | 0.1 ppm or less | below 0.0119 ppm | yes |
| Cadmium | 0.1 ppm or less | below 0.0016 ppm | yes |
| Lead | 0.05 ppm or less | below 0.0063 ppm | yes |
| Inorganic arsenic | 0.1 ppm or less | below 0.02 ppm | yes |
“Below” means the lab's detection limit: the substance was not found above that level.
The comments line gives a specification below 50 Bq/kg; the result value is not printed.
Every lot Nutrasource lists
| Lot | Expiry |
|---|---|
| 2508055 | Nov 30, 2027 |
Each lot has its own report in the directory entry. The lot report also has a radioactivity line. Label figures from the directory: 165 mg EPA, 90 mg DHA, 330 mg total omega-3, 1.6 mg astaxanthin and 575 mg phospholipids per 2 capsules (Nutrasource product summary).
The exact product on Amazon
The IKOS report names Viva Naturals Antarctic Krill Oil Capsules, 60 count (US), in Caplique capsules. The Amazon listing is six 60-count bottles of that product: 360 Caplique capsules, 165 mg EPA and 90 mg DHA per serving, IKOS 5-star stated. The single bottle (B004TBCT4G) is not linked: no featured offer (See All Buying Options), checked Oct 13, 2026.
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Viva Naturals Antarctic Krill Oil 1250 mg, 60 Count (Pack of 6) (ASIN B008XNNY5E; Sold by Viva Naturals, shipped by Amazon; read Oct 13, 2026): See it on Amazon →
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