Why Lab Testing Is Important
We third-party lab test every product for purity, endotoxins, heavy metals, and bacteria. Here’s why that matters — and how to read the COAs we publish for full transparency.
Certified Peptides Quality Assurance
At Certified Peptides, quality is our top priority. Every product we offer is rigorously tested using the most advanced technology available in the United States. We work exclusively with leading U.S. laboratories to verify purity, content, endotoxins, and heavy metals. Choosing a lab-tested, third-party verified peptide supplement is essential for ensuring both purity and safety, and at Certified Peptides, we take that responsibility seriously.
Peptide Purity and Quality
To ensure the highest possible standards, each peptide undergoes comprehensive analysis for purity, identity, and structural integrity. Our testing process includes High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), which separates and identifies individual peptide components to confirm purity. We use Mass Spectrometry (MS) to verify molecular weight and sequence accuracy, and Amino Acid Analysis (AAA) to confirm the amino acid composition and measure the total peptide content. HPLC determines the percentage of the correct peptide sequence, while AAA calculates the peptide’s concentration relative to other components such as water and salts. Together, these methods ensure that every product is both pure—free of impurities—and potent, containing the exact amount of active peptide specified.
Endotoxin Testing
Endotoxin testing is an essential part of our safety and quality assurance process. Endotoxins are lipopolysaccharides (LPS) found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, and even trace amounts can cause pyrogenic or fever-inducing responses in humans. To protect our customers, we perform rigorous testing to detect and quantify endotoxins, ensuring that every product meets strict safety and regulatory standards.
Heavy Metal Testing
Heavy metal testing is equally important to maintaining product safety. Heavy metals can accumulate in the body over time, leading to neurological damage, kidney dysfunction, cardiovascular problems, and chronic inflammation. Our laboratory partners use Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) to detect even trace levels of heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium. Every batch we release must comply with or exceed regulatory safety limits. This commitment ensures that all Certified Peptides products are free of harmful contaminants and safe for use. By maintaining such rigorous testing standards, we protect not only product integrity but also the health and confidence of our customers.
At Certified Peptides, transparency and trust are at the heart of everything we do. Our testing protocols reflect our unwavering commitment to delivering only the purest and most reliable peptides available on the market.