This fish oil concentrate is manufactured under strict quality control standards. It is tested to be free of potentially harmful levels of contaminants such as PCBs, dioxins, mercury and other heavy metals. This product utilizes a fish gelatin softgel providing an alternative to bovine and porcine gelatin softgels. From the Fda: "Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of Epa and Dha omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease."