Building Unwavering Trust in Sports Nutrition
In the dynamic world of sports nutrition, trust isn't just a buzzword; it's the bedrock upon which reputations are built and athletic dreams are realised. For supplement brands and athletes alike, the concern of contaminated products is a very real challenge. As many as one-in-ten supplements can be contaminated with ingredients and compounds prohibited in sport1. This alarming statistic underscores the critical need for rigorous quality control and transparent testing. This is precisely where Informed Sport certification shines, establishing itself as the global gold standard for assurance in sports nutrition.
At OOST Nutrition, we understand that your dedication to performance mirrors our commitment to product integrity. That's why we prioritise Informed Sport certification, ensuring that every product you choose is safer for athletes.
What is Informed Sport Certification?
Established by LGC with the support of sports governing bodies and key players in the supplement sector, Informed Sport has evolved into the leading global benchmark for quality control in sports nutrition. It's a comprehensive certification programme designed to minimise the risk of banned substances entering sports supplements.
The programme's robust framework includes:
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Rigorous Manufacturing Assessment: Manufacturing Assessment Questionnaire interrogates manufacturing processes. The highest standards are required to pass this stage.
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Pre-certification Testing: An agreed number of samples are tested.
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Post-certification Testing: Every product batch tested pre-release. This continuous testing provides unparalleled assurance.
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Additional Independent Blind Testing: To further reinforce confidence, the programme also includes additional independent blind testing.
Products bearing the Informed Sport logo have undergone rigorous screening for more than 250 banned substances by LGC's world-leading anti-doping labs, utilising ISO 17025 accredited methods. This commitment to detailed testing, down to part-per-billion levels, ensures that all manufacturing processes adhere to strict standards of quality control.
The Unrivalled Benefits of Informed Sport Certification
For supplement brands, achieving Informed Sport certification is a powerful differentiator, signifying the sports supplement industry's highest level of commitment to quality assurance. For elite and amateur athletes, as well as for coaches and nutritionists, it's a vital mark of reassurance. Beyond the athletic community, this certification is also crucial for members of the armed forces and other professionals subject to drug testing at work, helping to minimise the risks of inadvertent doping from supplement use.
Key benefits include:
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Confidence and Assurance: All Informed Sport certified products must be tested before release to market, giving athletes and consumers confidence in the supplements they choose for training as well as competition.
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International Recognition: Informed Sport is recognised worldwide by a growing number of National Anti-Doping Organisations (NADOs) including UK Anti-Doping (UKAD), the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (INADO) and sporting bodies such as the English Institute of Sport (EIS), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). Several nutrition industry organisations also recognise Informed Sport, including the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA).
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Prominent Mark of Quality: The Informed Sport logo is a mark of quality and assurance for consumers and athletes from grassroots to elite. Always be sure to position it prominently on your product packaging to help customers make the right choice at point of sale.
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Transparency and Accessibility: All Informed Sport certified products are also fully displayed on the Informed Sport mobile app, a vital tool for on-the-go.
OOST Nutrition's Commitment to Your Performance
At Oost Nutrition, our dedication to your success goes hand-in-hand with our unwavering commitment to safety and quality. By pursuing Informed Sport certification for our products, we offer you the peace of mind that comes from knowing every batch has been rigorously tested for banned substances. We believe in taking your reputation as seriously as we do our own.
We encourage you to visit our website to explore our range of products and see our commitment to the Informed Sport programme.
Why Risk It? Choose Certified.
In a market flooded with options, choosing Informed Sport certified products is a proactive step towards safeguarding your health and athletic career. It's about making an informed choice that prioritises safety and integrity. As Informed Sport aptly puts it: "Why risk it?"
