BSCG Offers Industry Leading Banned Substance Testing, and Much More
Oct 01, 2024
When you think of the Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG), the name tells a very clear story. We deliver some of the most robust banned substance testing in the world. We’ve always been an organization that focuses on keeping athletes, first responders, and military service members clean and safe by providing banned substance free supplements. Our flagship BSCG Certified Drug Free program has been the gold standard in anti-doping protection for more than two decades, but did you know we offer so much more? Our suite of services has expanded to include GMP facility audits, label claim testing, and contaminant testing all packaged in a variety of ways to provide a certification program option that can meet any need. We offer a comprehensive range of quality and safety certifications that go above and beyond industry standards to deliver superior quality control to consumers and brands.
Certified Quality: Annual Testing for Retail Compliance and Consumer Safety
Quality will always be a silent ambassador for your brand but it is hard to showcase to consumers. The BSCG Certified Quality program is our answer to the growing demand for transparency and quality assurance in the dietary supplement market. This program provides an annual third-party verification to confirm that products contain exactly what’s on the label and screen for environmental contaminants like heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiological agents and pharmaceutical adulteration. By participating in this program, brands can reassure consumers and retailers that their products meet the highest quality standards and are not tainted with illegal drugs.
What sets our Certified Quality program apart from other label verification programs is the addition of our industry leading banned substance testing, which ensures products are free from over 500 drugs, providing an added layer of security. This program is designed to meet retail requirements, such as those set by Amazon, making it an essential tool for brands looking to verify retail compliance and build consumer trust. Many brands say they make high quality supplements, the BSCG Certified Quality demonstrates that to retailers and consumers who are getting more savvy and demanding proven quality in their supplements.
Certified CBD: Setting the Standard in a Booming Industry
The market for CBD products continues to explode, with some sources suggesting that by the end of 2029, it will be worth US$6.93bn. Even Amazon has started to allow sales of products that contain CBD, except they can’t be marketed as CBD products are be advertised to contain CBD, instead they must be represented as hemp extract products. In this ever expanding marketplace the need for rigorous testing and certification of CBD or hemp extract products has never been more critical. The BSCG Certified CBD program was created to address this need, offering a thorough examination of CBD and hemp products for both quality and safety. The program starts with a GMP compliance evaluation and quality control process review. Then every batch is tested not only for cannabinoids to verify CBD content and compliance with THC limits but also for more than 500 banned substances to ensure protection of drug tested athletes, professionals and consumers. The additional testing for active pharmaceutical ingredients makes it the most robust third-party certification for CBD products available today. Additionally, every tenth lot undergoes screening for heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiological agents to verify that the product you’re putting into the market is as safe as it is effective.
Beyond Supplements: Expanding into GMP and Facility Certifications
BSCG doesn’t stop at product and ingredient certification. We also go to the facilities where products are made and ensure they are doing everything by the book. Our Certified GMP and Certified Facility programs offer manufacturers and brands the chance to demonstrate their commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices(GMP) compliance and the integrity of the products produced. These programs include rigorous onsite audits, ensuring that all manufacturing, packaging, and holding facilities meet or exceed the standards outlined in relevant regulations. The Certified Facility program takes quality control verification to the next level by randomly testing products made at the facility to ensure they meet label claims and are free of environmental contaminants and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
By enrolling in these programs, your facility can showcase its compliance with industry standards and reinforce your reputation for quality and safety in an increasingly competitive market. If you certify your facility with us we allow you to offer our other certification programs to your clients at a discount, offering downstream benefits of certification that other providers don’t offer. Think of us as your backstage pass to top-end production that comes with a seal that establishes your facility as a premium manufacturer.
More Than Just Drug-Free
While our Certified Drug Free program continues to set the benchmark for anti-doping protection, our broader certifications can give your brand an all-encompassing approach to product quality and safety. Whether you’re looking to certify a CBD product, ensure your supplement meets label claims, or verify that your manufacturing facility complies with GMP standards and demonstrate products meet their specifications consistently, BSCG has a third-party certification solution that goes beyond what you might expect.
In today’s market, where transparency and trust are everything, BSCG’s wide-ranging certification programs can give your brand the tools you need to stand out and give your customers the confidence they deserve.
For more information on how BSCG can help elevate your brand’s commitment to quality, visit BSCG's website.
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