Half of the world's seafood comes from farms - only a fraction of a fraction meets the Seatopia Standard™.
Seatopia is the only seafood company in the world that lab tests to ensure your seafood is omega rich, mercury safe, free from detectable microplastics.
We lab test our seafood to ensure that it meets the Seatopia Standard. We believe that testing provides transparency, accountability, and most importantly piece of mind so that you can enjoy delicious seafood at home.
Why we test our seafood
Because nothing else was comprehensive enough. FDA, EPA, BAP, and ASC each cover pieces of safety or sustainability, but none of them cover the whole.
We built the Seatopia Standard to deliver the full picture: what's in your food, and what isn't.
| Testing Pillar | Other Standards | The Seatopia Standard | What It Means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | FDA action level: ≤1.0 ppm | Every supplier tested to ≤0.1 ppm | Nearly 10x stricter than the FDA's legal limit |
| Microplastics | Not addressed | Non-detect down to 1 micron (0.001mm) | No microplastics detected in fish tested at the farm or on delivery |
| Artificial Colors & Dyes | Permitted via CO or smoke treatment | None used in feed or post-harvest | Color comes only from natural feed sources — never added |
| Nutrient Density | Rarely measured or disclosed | Tested for omega-3s, vitamin D, selenium, protein | Nutrition claims backed by lab data, not estimates |
| Parasite Control | Not disclosed | Controlled feed sourcing + temperature protocols | Minimized risk of parasites and bacteria |
| Testing Frequency | Not disclosed / inconsistent | Tested at onboarding, then random inspection annually per farm | Ongoing compliance, not a one-time check |
Results based on third-party Certificates of Analysis. Nutrient values may vary by lot. This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA.
Our testing commitment to you
Mercury Safe
We regularly test samples from every farm partner for mercury content. We partner with ISO-17025 accredited labs like Light Labs to analyze seafood samples down to parts-per-billion precision using industry-standard methods like ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) and Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy.
A sample from every farm is screened to confirm it meets the Seatopia Standard: ≤0.1 ppm mercury—well below FDA limits and far safer than most wild seafood. This means you can enjoy clean, nutrient-rich seafood without worrying about mercury buildup over time.
Nutrient values are based on independent lab analyses (Light Labs COAs) and may vary by lot. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially during pregnancy.
Recent Lab Results
Compare marine omega-3 density across our regenerative seafood, standardized to a 6 oz serving.
