The Global Benchmark for Sports Nutrition Certification
THE GLOBAL BENCHMARK FOR SPORTS NUTRITION CERTIFICATION
Independent testing.
Trusted by elite sport worldwide.
Setting the standard for safer sport.
Trusted by 100+ sporting and anti-doping organisations worldwide.
WHY INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION MATTERS
In sports nutrition, trust cannot be assumed - it must be proven. Independent testing continues to identify discrepancies between label claims and product content, while athletes, retailers and regulators expect demonstrable due diligence. In a category operating under increasing scrutiny, brands need assurance that stands up to inspection.
Independent certification provides a clear, credible way to demonstrate quality, safety and transparency - not through claims, but through evidence.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMES BUILT ON PROVEN TRUST
INFORMED partners with sports nutrition brands and manufacturers to apply independent, globally recognised certification programmes that reduce risk and strengthen confidence across the supply chain.
The global benchmark for banned substance testing
Informed Sport is the world’s leading testing and certification programme for brands producing sports and nutritional supplements. Designed for elite sport, it protects athletes from inadvertent doping caused by supplements contaminated with banned substances. It is recognised by sporting and governing bodies, anti-doping bodies and nutrition industry organisations, and the armed and special forces.
- Every batch tested before release
- Screening for 300+ high-risk compounds
- Blind retail monitoring
- Certified products sold in 150+ countries
Independent verification of protein content
Globally recognised as a leader in the field of dietary supplement and protein certification programmes, we've used our experience and scientific expertise to develop a robust protein testing and certification programme specifically for protein-based supplements. Using a combination of both test procedures and manufacturer assessment, Informed Protein provides athletes and consumers alike with the assurance that product label claims have been verified independently - providing confidence that the amount of protein within a product matches what's listed on the label.
- Independent protein content verification
- Supports transparency and consumer trust
- Ideal for sports and active nutrition categories
Assurance at the source
Informed Manufacturer is a global quality assurance programme and manufacturing certification for facilities that produce and supply dietary supplements, sports nutrition products and ingredients. Developed to minimise the risks of banned substance contamination in these facilities. Through independent audits, site visits and parts-per-billion swab testing, the programme helps manufacturers demonstrate robust controls and reduce cross-contamination risk - strengthening assurance for the brands they supply.
- Facility-level risk assessment
- Environmental and targeted swab testing
- Supports contamination risk mitigation
- Reinforces supply chain integrity
WHY INFORMED?
INFORMED is built on more than 60 years of anti-doping expertise and over 20 years of supplement testing experience. Every certified batch is tested before release, with screening for over 300 high-risk compounds at parts-per-billion sensitivity. Recognised globally and trusted across elite sport, INFORMED certification helps brands demonstrate trust through independent science, rigorous processes and ongoing oversight.
- 60+ years of anti-doping expertise
- 20+ years of supplement testing
- 300+ high-risk compounds screened
- Globally recognised certification
READY TO STRENGTHEN YOUR CERTIFICATION STRATEGY?
Planning your 2026 certification strategy? Speak with our team today.