1 Identity

ConsumerLab Approved

ConsumerLab.com
Independent off-shelf product testing and reviewL006
Independent off-shelf product testing and review · Est. See overview [1]. · See overview [1].
Clinical pearl for practitioners
ConsumerLab [1].
Consumer action: Verify your specific product in the ConsumerLab Approved database before relying on the mark [1].
RED FLAGS
⚑ Product displays ConsumerLab Approved 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 ConsumerLab Approved mark on product packaging [1].
2
Visit the official database
Go to the ConsumerLab Approved 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 ConsumerLab Approved 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 ConsumerLab.com's official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
GENUINE — look for
✓ Official ConsumerLab Approved mark on label [1]
✓ Product in official database [1]
FAKE — warning signs
✕ Mark not matching official design [1]
✕ Product not in database [1]
The ConsumerLab Approved mark is a trademark of ConsumerLab.com and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
Clinical relevance
ConsumerLab Approved provides quality assurance relevant to clinical practice. See overview for specifics [1].
Dispensing guidance
ConsumerLab Approved 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 ConsumerLab Approved [1].
5 Overview
ConsumerLab.com BUYS products off retail shelves and tests them — manufacturers do NOT submit samples. This eliminates the 'best batch' bias inherent in manufacturer-submitted testing programs [1]. Products that pass testing earn the CL Approved Quality Product seal. ConsumerLab publishes detailed pass/fail reports including exact test results for subscribers. Founded in 1999, it has tested 6,500+ products across 900+ brands. ConsumerLab's weakness: it does NOT audit manufacturing facilities (USP and NSF do) [1][2].
6 What it tests
See overview for testing scope [1].

Does NOT test

Therapeutic efficacy [1]
Drug interactions [1]
7 Regulatory recognition
ConsumerLab Approved mark is a trademark of ConsumerLab.com. Unauthorized use is actionable [1].
8 Connected ingredients
216 related ingredients in the database · plus broader categories.
Vitamin COmega-3 (EPA)AshwagandhaMelatoninProbioticsVitamin AVitamin EVitamin KThiamineRiboflavinNiacinFolateCobalaminPyridoxineBiotinPantothenic AcidCoenzyme Q10Alpha-Lipoic Acid+198 morePre-Workout Blends
9 References
[1]ConsumerLab.com. About ConsumerLab.com. 2024. www.consumerlab.com
[2]Cohen PA, et al. JAMA Intern Med. 2023;183(2):100-101. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.5765
10 Cite this page
Vancouver / full
Pkhakadze G, editor. LabelIndex: ConsumerLab Approved [L006]. In: SupplementIndex. Tbilisi: Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG); 2026. Available from: https://supplement.ge/labels/l006/
Short
Pkhakadze G, ed. LabelIndex L006. PHIG; 2026.
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Reviewed by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, GMJ · Chair, PHIG
ConsumerLab Approved is a trademark of ConsumerLab.com. This entry is for educational purposes under nominative fair use. For corrections: info@accreditation.ge.
Publisher: PHIG