NBA – All-stars Against Doping

Feb 22, 2024

NBA – All-stars Against Doping

As the NBA All-Stars, the spotlight doesn’t just shine on the incredible talent and showmanship of the league's top players. It also highlights the crucial role anti-doping and third-partycertification play in maintaining the integrity and fairness of this highly anticipated event.

Anti-doping in the NBA

Like other major sports leagues, the NBA has a stringent anti-doping program. The NBA’s anti-doping policy covers hundreds of banned substances, but as of 2023, cannabis is off that list. This new agreement also allows players to “participate in the promotion or endorsement of any brand, product, or service of an entity that produces or sells CBD Products, as long as the entity isn’t a marijuana company.” Banned substance contamination of supplements or CBD products is still a concern, with a recent survey showing that 28% of more than 3,000 supplements contained a substance that may lead to an inadvertent doping violation.

A New Leaf in 2024

With more NBA players investing in the cannabis industry, 2024 will likely see more brand-related endorsements from top stars. CBD is likely to be at the forefront thanks to its potential to amplify recovery from exercise. Third-party certification is vital if an NBA player is backing a CBD product and representing it to other drug-tested athletes or first responders. Third-party certifications play a crucial role in the anti-doping ecosystem as they test products for banned substances in sport, and also ensure the accuracy of labels, check for environmental contamination, and verify GMP compliance. Programs like BSCG Certified CBD and Certified Drug Free bring an added layer of credibility to CBD products and dietary supplements that NBA players can trust.

The All-Star Commitment to Clean Sport

The NBA All-Star game isn’t just a celebration of basketball excellence; it’s a testament to the league’s commitment to clean sport. Strong anti-doping efforts and third-party certification of dietary supplements and CBD products underscore a collective effort to uphold the values of fair competition and integrity. As fans gear up to enjoy the celebration of NBA talent, they can also appreciate the robust framework that ensures the athletes they admire, and the dietary supplements or CBD products they consume, are free of banned substances.

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