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CERTIFIED DRUG FREE

BSCG CERTIFIED DRUG FREE – PROGRAM DETAILS

BANNED SUBSTANCES, LABEL CLAIMS, AND GMP COMPLIANCE

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BSCG Certified Drug Free is the gold standard in third-party certification for sport, military, and first responders providing comprehensive anti-doping and health protection by combining banned substance testing, label claims, and GMP compliance in one program. In addition to providing the best anti-doping protection available to drug tested professionals it helps consumers identify products that have gone above and beyond industry standards to ensure product quality. The Certified Drug Free program can be applied to finished products or to ingredients.

The Certified Drug Free program tests for more drugs on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List than any other third party certification provider. We also include additional prescription, over-the-counter and illicit drugs no other group covers. The Certified Drug Free program protects against drugs banned by WADA, NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, WNBA, PGA, LPGA, MLS, ATP, WTA, CFL, FIFA, FINA, AFL, NRL, NASCAR, UFC, CrossFit, NCAA, military, law enforcement, first responder, and other drug-testing programs. Program details are outlined below.

FINISHED PRODUCTS – DETAILS AND PROCESS

Built on 25 years of sport drug testing experience Certified Drug Free offers the gold standard in third-party certification to premium brands that want to ensure finished products or ingredients are acceptable for athletes, military service members, first responders and others subject to strict drug testing policies and to demonstrate that they meet retail and consumer quality expectations. Certified Drug Free combines industry leading banned substance protection, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance and verification of quality specifications in one complete program. The initial certification process conducts an in depth review of labels, claims, quality control, and GMP compliance with every production lot tested for 507+ drugs, almost double the coverage others offer, and annual verification of product quality specifications.
  • Every finished product lot is tested for our industry leading banned substance testing menu covering 507 drugs including 298 WADA Prohibited Substances and 209 prescription, OTC or illicit drugs (including all the drugs required by Amazon in seller central for dietary supplements).
  • Manufacturer(s) must be audited for GMP by BSCG or another qualified third party at a minimum every two years, or otherwise demonstrate compliance with relevant regulations in the region of sale.
  • Product quality specifications must be verified annually by BSCG or another qualified party. Certified Quality program can be added to accomplish this requirement.
  • Initial formula evaluation reviews toxicology, banned substance concerns, and ingredient compliance.
  • In depth audit of labels, claims, and quality control including supplier qualification, ingredient specifications and testing, finished product specifications and testing, adverse event reporting, and recall procedures.
  • Certified products and lot listed in the Certified Drug Free database.
  • A Certified Clients page includes company description, product images, sales links, categories, goals, barcode data, countries sold, and more.
  • Company logo is included on Certified Clients page and BSCG marketing materials.
  • Certified Drug Free gold seal can be used on product packaging and marketing materials.
  • All testing is conducted in ISO 17025 accredited laboratories using method validated for supplements or food.
  • Random purchase and testing of off-the-shelf items may be done at any time.

RAW MATERIALS / INGREDIENTS – DETAILS AND PROCESS

BSCG Certified Drug Free raw material / ingredient certification brings our protection down a level in the manufacturing chain to ensure that the components of dietary supplements or functional foods are free of drug contamination prior to formulation in a finished product. Ingredients lots are tested for our full menu of 507+ drugs (298+ drugs banned in sport and 209+ drugs not banned in sport). A 21 C.F.R. 111 – GMP quality control process review, ingredient and supplier review, and a toxicology assessment are other key elements. Ongoing testing is required.

  • Raw material / ingredient lots are tested for more than 507 drugs (298+ banned in sport and 209+ prescription and over-the-counter medications).
  • Every lot or monthly testing is required to maintain certification.
  • Manufacturer(s) must be audited for GMP by BSCG or another qualified third party at a minimum every two years, or otherwise demonstrate compliance with relevant regulations in the region of sale.
  • Ingredient specifications for identity, purity, strength, composition and limits on contaminants must be verified annually by BSCG or another qualified party. Certified Quality program can be added to accomplish this requirement.
  • Random sampling and testing of ingredients may be conducted at any time.
  • Initial ingredient review considers banned substance, toxicology and ingredient compliance.
  • In depth audit of 21 C.F.R. 111 – GMP compliance including supplier qualification, ingredient specifications and testing.
  • Certified raw material / ingredients listed by lot number in the BSCG Certified Drug Free database.
  • A Certified Clients page will be created with company description, contacts, website, sales links and more.
  • Raw material / ingredient provider included on BSCG Certified Drug Free Clients page and marketing materials.
  • BSCG Certified Drug Free gold seal can be used in certified raw material / ingredient marketing materials.

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