Why is 3rd party testing so important?
Third-party testing is crucial for ensuring the quality and safety of mushroom supplements. This testing, carried out by independent laboratories, can reveal critical details about a supplement, including its levels of active ingredients (like beta-glucans and triterpenes/diterpenes), the absence of
contaminants (such as heavy metals), and whether the product lives up to the quality standard it claims.
In-house testing is generally considered less reliable for supplement quality control due to a significant conflict of interest. When a company tests its products, it may have incentives to overlook low-quality or undesirable results to present the product in a more favourable light. For
instance, if a batch contains lower levels of active compounds or contaminants like heavy metals, the manufacturer might choose not to disclose these findings.
On the other hand, third-party testing is conducted by independent laboratories with no stake in the product, ensuring objectivity and trustworthiness. Independent labs provide unbiased results, and
reputable companies that invest in third-party testing often share these test reports transparently with consumers. An official report from a third-party lab should include the lab’s contact information and certifications, such as ISO-17025 accreditation, to further assure the product’s quality and the testing's reliability.
contaminants (such as heavy metals), and whether the product lives up to the quality standard it claims.
In-house testing is generally considered less reliable for supplement quality control due to a significant conflict of interest. When a company tests its products, it may have incentives to overlook low-quality or undesirable results to present the product in a more favourable light. For
instance, if a batch contains lower levels of active compounds or contaminants like heavy metals, the manufacturer might choose not to disclose these findings.
On the other hand, third-party testing is conducted by independent laboratories with no stake in the product, ensuring objectivity and trustworthiness. Independent labs provide unbiased results, and
reputable companies that invest in third-party testing often share these test reports transparently with consumers. An official report from a third-party lab should include the lab’s contact information and certifications, such as ISO-17025 accreditation, to further assure the product’s quality and the testing's reliability.