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Why is CBD/Hemp Verification Important?

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Are you a CBD/hemp brand that wants to create consumer trust and confidence? Or are you a consumer who is looking for assurance of quality in the products you buy?

Gain Amazon Compliance with Informed Choice Certification

Are you a dietary supplement or weight loss product brand trying to get your products into the Amazon marketp

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LGC launches Cannabinoid Product Certification - an expansion of the Informed Choice offering

In addition to the core testing elements of the Informed Choice program, all production batches of certified CBD / hemp-derived products are tested to assess levels of CBD and ∆9-THC.

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Informed Choice in the News - March 2023

As an Informed Choice certified brand, many supplement brands are using certification to set themselves apart from the competition, along with giving confidence to their consumers. Check out the recent news featuring Informed Choice certified products.

Informed Choice in the News - February 2023

As an Informed Choice certified brand, many supplement brands are using certification to set themselves apart from the competition, along with giving confidence to their c

INFORMED Launches Protein Verification Program

What is Informed Protein and how are supplement brands using it as the next step in consumer transparency?

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Informed Choice - In the News January 2023

As an Informed Choice certified brand, many supplement brands are using certification to set themselves apart from the competition, along with giving confidence to their consumers. Check out the recent news featuring Informed Choice certified products.

Informed Choice Dietary Supplement Guide

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The Informed Choice Supplement Guide provides an overview of routes to inadvertent contamination, the regulatory bodies behind supplements, and what to look for on a product label.

Informed Choice in the News - August 2022

Informed Choice certified products made big news in August.

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Informed Choice in the News - July 2022

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Informed Choice certified products made big news in July, including Dymatize launching a new plant protein powder.

How to Read a Supplement Facts Label

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We have created a simple ‘how to’ graphic to help guide you through the various aspects of the supplement facts label.

The 4 Steps to Informed Choice Certification

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We outline the rigorous four-step product certification process for Informed Choice

Informed Choice in the News - June 2022

See what Informed Choice brands made headlines during June. Included is an Informed Choice recommendation by Scary Mommy and SaltStick announcing a new product.

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Informed Choice in the News - May 2022

Informed Choice made headlines during May. Check out a recent article from Shape Magazine and more news featuring certified brand Nutrabox.

Informed Choice - Amazon Supplement Testing Requirements

Amazon US Supplement Testing Requirements: What You Need to Know

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Fulfill Amazon’s US dietary supplement seller requirements with Informed Choice certification

Informed Choice in the News - April 2022

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For April, Informed Choice certified products were included in a list of the best mass gainers along with Informed Choice being mentioned by Livestrong.com.

Risky Raw Materials - Informed Choice News

Raw Material Risks

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With ingredient costs on the rise, could raw materials be putting your products at risk for contamination?

Informed Choice in the News - March 2022

This month, some of our certified brands are highlighted, along with Informed Choice being mentioned in a recent Natural Products Insider article.

Informed Choice in the News - February 2022

Informed Choice was featured in Food Navigator, Climbing Magazine and Men's Health.

International Women & Girls in Science Day

INFORMED Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022

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We spoke with several women in our Fordham (UK) and Lexington (US) offices about their roles, what sparked their interest in the field and any advice to provide to girls who are also interested in a career in science.

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INFORMED's Paul Klinger to Speak at the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit

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Informed Choice's Paul Klinger to join panel discussion on certifications at 2022 Sports & Active Nutrition Summit.

Supplementing Your Resolution

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Dietitians offer tips for choosing safer products to support health and wellness goals.

Informed Choice in the News - January 2022

Stay updated on the latest news on Informed Choice certified products, brands and more.

Informed Choice in the News - December 2021

Check out recent news mentions of the Informed Choice program, certified products, and more in our December news recap.

Informed Choice in the News - November 2021

What's the latest with Informed Choice? Check out recent news mentions of the Informed Choice program, certified products, and more in our November news recap.

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Going Global: Measuring the growth of Informed Choice

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Through certification with Informed Choice, dietary and sports supplements brands can build consumer trust on a global level.

Informed Choice in the News - October 2021

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What's the latest with Informed Choice? Check out recent news mentions of the Informed Choice program, certified products, and more in our October news recap.

Informed Choice - Elements of the Informed Choice Program

Clean Living Starts with an Informed Choice: Key Elements of the Informed Choice Program

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Informed Choice offers peace of mind when choosing supplements through it's robust testing and certification process.

Informed Choice in the News - August 2021

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Check out the latest news from August 2021 featuring Informed Choice, as well as certified products and brands.

Informed Choice in the News - July 2021

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Check out the latest news featuring Informed Choice, as well as certified products and brands.

Informed Choice Featured on The Nutrition Blueprint Podcast

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Andy Holmes, US Business Development Manager for Informed Choice, was a guest on a recent episode of The Nutrition Bluepr

Informed Choice Named an Accepted Quality Certification Program by Amazon

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Informed Choice has been named an accepted quality certification program by Amazon in the Un

New Year, New Informed Choice Website!

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Informed Choice is excited to announce the launch of its all-new website.

New Wetestyoutrust.com website unifies LGC’s banned-substance testing and certification programs

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UFC Recognizes Informed Choice as an Accredited Certification Agency

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UFC athletes are directed to only use supplements tested and certified by an accredited certification agency.

Japan: LGC renews NSPO partnership, joins PAC Symposium

LGC renews NSPO partnership, joins PAC Symposium in Japan

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LGC recently took two important steps to provide further support for the Japanese sports nutrition industry and to provide further guidance for J

Interview with British Swimming's Performance Nutritionist Richard Chessor

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COVID-19 has halted the sporting world. Games aren’t being played, training sessions aren’t happening and the staff that assists elite athletes are trying to find some sense of normalcy.

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The Impact of COVID-19 On Sports Dietitians

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COVID-19 has affected the entire world and every industry, including the world of sports.

Prohibited Substances and Your Health

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How can a substance banned in sport affect someone who is not an elite athlete?

Informed Choice in Japan

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LGC’s supplements certification programs have become a mainstay of the Japanese sports nutrition industry over the last four years, with a significant number of brands adopting Informed Choice.

Informed Choice and Informed Sport: What is the Difference?

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Informed Choice and Informed Sport are global quality assurance programs that test for banned substances and impurities within sports and dietary supplement products.

Informed Choice - Banned Substance Testing

The Importance of Banned Substance Testing

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We regularly read news stories of an athlete getting suspended due to testing positive for a banned substance.

LGC Supplements Forum

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LGC recently organized a Supplements Forum for key stakeholders and customers at the London Rowing Club.

A New Look for Informed Choice

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LGC and the entire Informed Choice team is proud to officially unveil the new look fo

Informed Choice and NPA Partnership Promotes Banned Substance Testing

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The Natural Products Association (NPA) has formed a partnership with globally-recognized testing program Informed Choice to help supplement manufacturers in the USA minimize the risk of contaminati

Informed Choice launches in Japan with DNS and Biohealth Research

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(Tokyo, December 15, 2016) International life sciences organization LGC has launched its supplements testing program

LGC expands Lexington, KY, anti-doping facility

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LGC has officially opened its expanded facility in Lexington, KY.

4Excelsior attains the Informed Choice international supplement manufacturing certification

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4Excelsior, a contact manufacturer of dietary supplements and sports nutrition products attains the international sports nutrition manufacturing certification Informed Choice, to provide additional

LGC warning for AMP Citrate, the latest risk to professional sport

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20 October 2014, Teddington, UK - LGC is monitoring for the presence of AMP Citrate in sports supplements products as the prohibited compound looks set to become the next significant risk to athlet

AIS Supports Launch of Internationally-Renowned Supplements Testing Service for Australian Sport