Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG)
Issued by BSCG (independent supplement testing program; subsidiary of LGC Group)
CertificationAudit Scope
Product-level testing for banned substances on WADA Prohibited List, NSF Prohibited List, and other athletic-organization-restricted lists. Lot-level ongoing testing + manufacturing facility audit. Distinct from NSF Certified for Sport (different testing matrix + lab).
What It Proves
Specific products tested against BSCG's banned-substance panel (>500 substances including WADA list + designer steroids + stimulants + diuretics). Lot-level testing certificate issued. Manufacturing site audit confirms quality systems.
What It Does Not Prove
Does NOT certify the entire product line — only specific SKUs in specific lots. Does NOT guarantee zero contamination (testing has detection limits). BSCG is independent but for-profit; cert listing is paid. Less widely recognized than NSF Certified for Sport in major-league sports compliance contexts.
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