Is a raw material certificate sufficient as proof of quality?

Two documents, two statements

A raw material certificate says: this batch was fine on delivery. A finished-product analysis says: this product was fine at the time of testing.

What to look for in a document

• Does it refer to the raw material or the finished product?
• Which parameters were actually measured?
• Which batch and date are stated?
• Who carried out the test?

Evidence relating to the finished MVS product.

• MVS product evidenceCOA · checked 2026-09-15

  Finished-product analysis batch MVS-2609

  The source establishes the described relationship to the stated extent.

  Source in the evidence center
• MVS product evidenceLaborbericht · checked 2026-09-15

  Heavy metals analysis, finished product

  The source establishes the described relationship to the stated extent.

  Source in the evidence center
• MVS product evidenceLaborbericht · checked 2026-09-15

  Capsule and material testing

  The source establishes the described relationship to the stated extent.

  Source in the evidence center
• MVS product evidenceLaborbericht · checked 2026-09-15

  Laboratory report oxidation (TOTOX, PV, AV)

  The source establishes the described relationship to the stated extent.

  Source in the evidence center
• MVS product evidenceLaborbericht · checked 2026-09-15

  Dioxins and PCB analysis

  The source establishes the described relationship to the stated extent.

  Source in the evidence center

1. 1

   Finished-product analysis batch MVS-2609

   MVS Pharma · COA · 2026-09-15

   Note: Relates to the documented batch or the described scope of investigation.

2. 2

   Recommendations on omega-3 intake

   MVS Pharma · Fachgesellschaft · 2026-09-15

   Note: Relates to the documented batch or the described scope of investigation.

3. 3

   Heavy metals analysis, finished product

   MVS Pharma · Laborbericht · 2026-09-15

   Note: Relates to the documented batch or the described scope of investigation.

4. 4

   Capsule and material testing

   MVS Pharma · Laborbericht · 2026-09-15

   Note: Relates to the documented batch or the described scope of investigation.

5. 5

   Laboratory report oxidation (TOTOX, PV, AV)

   MVS Pharma · Laborbericht · 2026-09-15

   Note: Relates to the documented batch or the described scope of investigation.

6. 6

   Review: contaminants in fish oil

   MVS Pharma · Systematischer Review · 2026-09-15

   Note: Relates to the documented batch or the described scope of investigation.

7. 7

   EFSA: scientific assessment on omega-3

   MVS Pharma · Regulatorisches Dokument · 2026-09-15

   Note: Relates to the documented batch or the described scope of investigation.

8. 8

   Manufacturer disclosures Zinzino BalanceOil+

   MVS Pharma · Öffentliche Produktseite · 2026-09-15

   Note: Relates to the documented batch or the described scope of investigation.

9. 9

   Retail data Doppelherz Omega-3

   MVS Pharma · Handelsseite · 2026-09-15

   Note: Relates to the documented batch or the described scope of investigation.

10. 10

    Dioxins and PCB analysis

    MVS Pharma · Laborbericht · 2026-09-15

    Note: Relates to the documented batch or the described scope of investigation.

11. 11

    GOED: monograph on oxidation values

    MVS Pharma · Wissenschaftliche Publikation · 2026-09-15

    Note: Relates to the documented batch or the described scope of investigation.

12. 12

    Review: bioavailability of rTG and EE

    MVS Pharma · Systematischer Review · 2026-09-15

    Note: Relates to the documented batch or the described scope of investigation.

13. 13

    Study: oxidation during storage

    MVS Pharma · Wissenschaftliche Publikation · 2026-09-15

    Note: Relates to the documented batch or the described scope of investigation.

14. 14

    Manufacturer disclosures NORSAN Omega-3 Pure

    MVS Pharma · Öffentliche Produktseite · 2026-09-15

    Note: Relates to the documented batch or the described scope of investigation.

Why this matters in practice

An oil can arrive excellent and still reach oxidation values after processing or filling that nobody documented.