Anyone can call themselves "trusted." Here's exactly what our Verified badge means, and what it doesn't.
What we check
A vendor earns Verified when its published data holds up to scrutiny:
Batch-tied COAs with a batch number, HPLC purity, and mass-spec identity — not a reused template.
Data that matches the vial. The batch number on the paperwork has to match the product.
Consistent, real reviews from buyers, screened for authenticity.
Transparent, current pricing that we can track over time.
What Verified does not mean
- It is not a health or safety endorsement. Everything listed here is for research use only.
- It is not for sale. Vendors cannot buy a Verified badge, a higher rating, or a better rank. Placement in paid sections is always clearly labeled as sponsored and kept separate from ratings.
Why we keep the two separate
The moment rankings can be bought, the reviews stop meaning anything — and then the whole directory is worthless to you. So we run two walls: an editorial layer (ratings and verification, never for sale) and a clearly labeled sponsorship layer. The badge only stays valuable if it's honest.
If a Verified vendor's data ever stops checking out, the badge comes off — see Scam Watch. That's the whole point.
The one-line version: Verified means the data checks out — batch-tied COAs, matching paperwork, real reviews — and it can't be bought.
For research use only. This article is educational and makes no health, dosing, or usage claims of any kind.