Nordic Naturals cod liver oil is made from 100% wild Arctic cod. No fish body oils or synthetic vitamins or additives are ever used. No other brand can honestly make the same claim. Over the past decade, we have perfected our three-step Gold Standard system that allows Nordic Naturals Arctic Cod Liver Oil to surpass even the strict European Pharmacopoeia Standard for purity and freshness:
First, we have built a direct relationship with smaller, independent fishermen, rather than larger trawling vessels, to ensure sustainable harvesting and less time spent at sea.
Second, we are able to minimize oxidation to the greatest degree possible by using nitrogen at every stage of manufacturing to protect the oil from oxygen and decomposition.
Last, since our MSC-certified processing facility in Norway is located right next to the harbor, we are able to keep transportation time at a bare minimum. A few short hours after being caught, the sustainably sourced Arctic cod is delivered whole for immediate processing.
This Gold Standard system enables us to deliver unmatched freshness levels. Third-party testing reveals our Arctic Cod Liver Oil to have anisidine values (AV) between 1 and 2—that’s five to ten times below the industry average. AV is a measure of oxidation of the oil, so the lower the number, the fresher the fish oil. Certificates of Analysis are available on our website; simply enter your lot number to view the certificate for your specific bottle.