Aker BioMarine’s krill oil is first raw material ingredient to receive IKOS certification

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Aker BioMarine’s (Oslo, Norway) branded krill oils – Superba 2 and Superba Boost – have become the first and only raw material ingredients to receive IKOS (International Krill Oil Standards) certification. The IKOS Program is the only third-party testing and certification program exclusively for krill oils that is offered by Nutrasource. A voluntary, subscription-based service available to the entire krill oil supply chain, IKOS tests products by lot, using direct analysis to determine omega-3 and astaxanthin content, contaminants, and freshness. The purpose of the certification is to allow companies to showcase the quality of their products and provide consumers with an easy and transparent way to compare krill oil products before purchase.

“We know that consumer demand for transparent products is on the rise so it’s important for us to provide our customers with quality labels, such as IKOS, that help us differentiate our ingredient apart from the rest,” said Todd Norton, principal of Industry and Strategic Alliances for HH&N, Aker BioMarine, in a press release. “Since inception, Aker BioMarine has always prioritized sustainability, traceability, and transparency. Equally important is the quality of a product and with this IKOS certification, we can ensure that our product is fresh and free of contaminants. Some of our biggest krill oil customers already have IKOS brand certification and now with our supplier certification, we are helping to set the highest standards in the industry.”

“Nutrasource is extremely proud to be working together with Aker to become the first IKOS certified raw material ingredient provider. We believe that this is a key step in ensuring that brands with products in this category have access to a transparent, high quality ingredient supplier,” said Kevin Yan, senior vice president of Certifications and Analytics. “Brands choosing to utilize Aker’s Superba Krill oils can be sure that their raw materials will meet IKOS program requirements in addition to gaining access to a streamlined testing and certification framework at a reduced cost. Through Aker and the IKOS program, consumers will have the ability to access product information and confirm that products bearing the mark have achieved a high level of quality, a key consideration in purchasing in today’s marketplace.”