1 Identity

BSCG Certified Drug Free

Banned Substances Control Group
Third-party testing for 483+ banned substancesL007
Third-party testing for 483+ banned substances · Est. See overview [1]. · See overview [1].
Clinical pearl for practitioners
BSCG tests for 483+ drugs — more substances than any other sport certification program (NSF: 270+, Informed Sport: WADA list) [1] [1].
Consumer action: Verify your specific product in the BSCG Certified Drug Free database before relying on the mark [1].
RED FLAGS
⚑ Product displays BSCG Certified Drug Free mark but not in official database [1]
⚑ Expired or lapsed certification [1]
2 How to verify
1
Find the mark on the label
Look for the official BSCG Certified Drug Free mark on product packaging [1].
2
Visit the official database
Go to the BSCG Certified Drug Free product lookup [1].
3
Search your exact product
Enter the full product name including strength/flavor. Verify exact match [1].
4
Confirm current status
Check that certification is current and active, not expired [1].
5
Not found — exercise caution
If a product displays the BSCG Certified Drug Free mark but is not in the database, it may be fraudulent. Contact the certifying body [1].
3 How to spot it — genuine vs fake
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Always confirm the mark with the issuing body
The authoritative check is on Banned Substances Control Group's official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
GENUINE — look for
✓ Official BSCG Certified Drug Free mark on label [1]
✓ Product in official database [1]
FAKE — warning signs
✕ Mark not matching official design [1]
✕ Product not in database [1]
The BSCG Certified Drug Free mark is a trademark of Banned Substances Control Group and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
Clinical relevance
BSCG Certified Drug Free provides quality assurance relevant to clinical practice. See overview for specifics [1].
Dispensing guidance
BSCG Certified Drug Free is a trustworthy quality indicator. See overview for details on what is and is not tested [1].
What it means
See overview for plain-language explanation of BSCG Certified Drug Free [1].
5 Overview
BSCG tests for 483+ drugs — more substances than any other sport certification program (NSF: 270+, Informed Sport: WADA list) [1]. Founded by Oliver Catlin, son of Don Catlin (founder of the UCLA Olympic Analytical Laboratory — the first US anti-doping lab). BSCG tests for WADA-prohibited substances plus additional stimulants, narcotics, and pharmaceutical adulterants that other programs may not cover. BSCG also offers 'Certified GMP' (facility) and 'Certified Quality' (product without drug testing) as separate programs [1].
6 What it tests
See overview for testing scope [1].

Does NOT test

Therapeutic efficacy [1]
Drug interactions [1]
7 Regulatory recognition
BSCG Certified Drug Free mark is a trademark of Banned Substances Control Group. Unauthorized use is actionable [1].
8 Connected ingredients
32 related ingredients in the database.
NACL-TheanineTaurine5-HTPL-CarnitineL-GlutamineGlycineL-TyrosineTaurine (sport dose)BCAAsWhey ProteinBeta-AlanineCitrulline MalateHMBDIMColostrumL-ArginineL-Lysine+14 more
9 References
[1]BSCG. Certified Drug Free Program. 2024. www.bscg.org
[2]Catlin DH, et al. Dietary supplements and banned substance contamination. Drug Test Anal. 2018;10(1):11-18. doi:10.1002/dta.2333
10 Cite this page
Vancouver / full
Pkhakadze G, editor. LabelIndex: BSCG Certified Drug Free [L007]. In: SupplementIndex. Tbilisi: Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG); 2026. Available from: https://supplement.ge/labels/l007/
Short
Pkhakadze G, ed. LabelIndex L007. PHIG; 2026.
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Reviewed by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, GMJ · Chair, PHIG
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