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BSCG created the BSCG Certified CBD program as the first international third-party certification for the CBD product industry that focuses on banned substances and drug testing protection along with product quality and manufacturing. Our rigorous certification approach ensures product quality and increases consumer confidence and awareness while providing assurance to drug tested athletes or professionals that use of the product will not violate anti-doping rules. The program includes supplier verification, cannabinoids and environmental contaminant testing, testing for 507+ drugs including 298 from the WADA Prohibited List as well as 209 other pharmaceutical contaminants. A compliance review that considers claims and the manufacturing quality control process is also included.
A note on THC – THC, the psychoactive chemical in cannabis, is one of the biggest concerns when it comes to CBD products. Consumers want to know, can I get ‘high’ or can I test positive on a drug test using this CBD product? The answer with our certified products is no. We address the concerns by applying a daily dose limit on THC based on product suggested use that is designed to keep urine levels of THC well below any thresholds used in sport or workplace drug testing. At the levels we allow, no psychoactive effects are expected.
The BSCG Certified CBD program answers key questions about CBD products with science and application of a consistent ongoing testing regiment. Good Manufacturing Practices, quality management system, product claims and labels are audited and evaluated as part of the initial certification process.
The CBD brands below have been certified according to our BSCG Certified CBD program requirements. Batch certification results are available for each item tested. Remember to verify that the batch you are using has been certified. Please e-mail us at info@bscg.org with any concerns or questions.
CERTIFIED DRUG FREE
Our flagship program tests every finished product lot, or monthly for ingredients, for an industry leading 507 banned substances offering superior quality and anti-doping protection to athletes, military service members, first responders, and consumers. Includes annual verification of label claims and contaminant testing and an initial quality control and compliance audit for GMP or other relevant regulations.
CERTIFIED QUALITY
Designed for consumer protection and retail compliance this annual testing program verifies product quality for retailers and consumers. Testing includes label claims, heavy metals, pesticides, microbiological agents and more than 507 banned substances. An initial quality control and compliance audit for GMP or other relevant regulations is included. Certified Quality annual testing is not designed for anti-doping protection.
CERTIFIED CBD
Designed for CBD products this program combines banned substance protection, label claim and contaminant testing, and an initial review of manufacturing quality control and compliance in one program. Every lot is tested for 507 banned substances and cannabinoids to verify CBD claims and THC limits for drug testing protection with every tenth lot screened for heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiological agents.
CERTIFIED GMP
Offered to manufacturers and brands this program conducts onsite audits of manufacturing, packaging, or holding facilities to ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for dietary supplements or food including 21 CFR 110, 111, and 117. We can also audit to other GMP guidelines for OTC drugs or cosmetics. We have a two year audit cycle and experienced independent auditors.
Certified Facility
This new program for manufacturers combines banned substance risk management with random quarterly testing of products for label claims, environmental contaminants, and more than 507 banned substances. Requires GMP audit by BSCG or another qualified provider and a review of the ingredient list for banned substances. Discounts on other programs may be offered to clients as a benefit.
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