How to Verify Any Supplement's Certification in 60 Seconds

A logo on a label doesn't mean anything if the certification has lapsed, been revoked, or was never real in the first place. I've seen products with Informed Sport logos on bottles that aren't in the Informed Sport database. Whether the certification expired or the brand jumped the gun, the result is the same — you're not protected.

Here's how to check for yourself. It takes 60 seconds.

Step 1: Identify Which Certification the Product Claims

Look at the product label or the brand's website. The three certifications that matter for tested athletes:

If the product doesn't claim any of these four, it's not sport-certified. "Third-party tested," "lab tested," or "GMP certified" are different things — they don't test for banned substances.

Step 2: Search the Database

Informed Sport / Informed Choice

URL: sport.wetestyoutrust.com

1. Go to the website
2. Click "Search Products" or use the search bar
3. Type the product name or brand name
4. If the product appears with a current certification date, it's verified
5. If it doesn't appear, the certification either doesn't exist or has expired

Pro tip: Search by brand name first to see ALL certified products from that brand. This tells you which specific SKUs are covered — not every flavor or size may be certified.

NSF Certified for Sport

URL: nsfsport.com

1. Go to the website
2. Click "Search Certified Products"
3. Search by product name, brand, or category
4. The database shows the specific product, lot numbers, and certification status
5. NSF also lists the sport organizations that recognize their certification (NFL, MLB, NHL, etc.)

BSCG Certified Drug Free

URL: bscg.org

1. Go to the website
2. Navigate to "Certified Products"
3. Search by brand or product name
4. BSCG certifications include a unique certification number you can verify

Step 3: Check the Details

When you find the product in the database, verify:

• Product name matches exactly — "KAGED Pre-Kaged" is certified, but that doesn't mean "KAGED Pre-Kaged Elite" is automatically covered. Each SKU is certified individually.
• Certification is current — look for the date. Certifications can expire if a brand doesn't renew or a batch fails.
• Flavor/size matters — some brands certify specific flavors. If you see "Fruit Punch" certified but you're buying "Blue Raspberry," verify that flavor specifically.

What If It's Not in the Database?

Three possibilities:

1. The certification lapsed. The brand was certified at some point but didn't renew. The logo on the label may be from an older production run. Contact the brand directly and ask for a current certificate.

1. The brand is certified, but that specific product isn't. A brand might certify 10 of their 50 products. The Informed Sport logo on the brand's website doesn't mean every product they make is certified.

1. The claim is false. It happens. Not often with established brands, but it happens with smaller or newer companies. If the product doesn't appear in any certification database, don't trust the logo on the label.

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For a deep dive on what each certification actually tests and how they compare, read our Informed Sport vs NSF guide and our BSCG deep dive.

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FAQ

Can I trust the certification logo on the product label?

Usually, yes — but verify anyway. Labels are printed in bulk and may reflect a certification that was current at print time but has since lapsed. The database is always more current than the label.

How often do certifications get updated?

Informed Sport tests every production batch. NSF Certified for Sport requires ongoing testing and annual facility audits. BSCG certifies on a per-batch basis. All three require active renewal — they're not one-time stamps.

What if my sport requires a specific certification?

Check with your governing body. The NFL, MLB, NHL, and PGA specifically recognize NSF Certified for Sport. Many Olympic sports and the Premier League recognize Informed Sport. Some organizations accept both. Your athletics compliance office will know which one your league requires.

This guide reflects certification program structures as of 2026. Certification bodies may update their databases and processes — always verify at the source. This is educational content, not medical or legal advice.