Sports - Certificate

When we talk about "safe" supplements for competitive athletes, we're typically referring to products that have been tested and certified to be free of banned substances by major sports organizations (such as WADA – the World Anti-Doping Agency). There are several internationally recognized seals and certifications that aim to guarantee the purity and compliance of these products:

1. Cologne List (Kölner Liste) - This is a list of products that have been rigorously tested in WADA-certified laboratories or by reference laboratories affiliated with universities and research institutes in Germany. Supplements certified by the Cologne List undergo regular testing.

2. NSF Certified for Sport® - The NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) program tests to confirm that the supplement is free of banned substances. It also verifies that the product contains only what is listed on the label (without contamination or adulteration).

3. Informed-Sport and Informed-Choice - Certification programs by LGC (Laboratory of the Government Chemist, UK). They test supplements for contaminants and banned substances.

4. BSCG (Banned Substances Control Group) - Certifies products and factories with a focus on the absence of banned substances. In addition to doping, they also evaluate heavy metals, contaminants, etc.