1 Identity
Heavy Metal Tested (Verified)
Various accredited labs
Moderate — depends on lab and limitsL089Certification · Est. N/A · Various
2 How to verify
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Find the mark
Look for Heavy Metal Tested (Verified) logo.
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Verify online
Check at N/A.
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 Various accredited labs's official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
GENUINE — look for
✓ CoA with specific heavy metal results [1]
The Heavy Metal Tested (Verified) mark is a trademark of Various accredited labs and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
About Heavy Metal Tested (Verified)
Contaminant testing for toxic metals. Verify CoA and lab accreditation.
About Heavy Metal Tested (Verified)
Heavy metal testing checks for lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury. Ask for the CoA and check which limits were used.
What is Heavy Metal Tested (Verified)?
Heavy metal testing checks for lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury. Ask for the CoA and check which limits were used.
5 Overview
Heavy metal testing verifies that a supplement contains safe levels of lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury. California Prop 65, USP <232>/<233>, and ICH Q3D set limits. Products claiming 'heavy metal tested' should provide CoA from an ISO 17025-accredited lab [1].
Governance
Managed by Various accredited labs.
6 What it tests
Lead (Pb) below safe limits [1]
Cadmium (Cd) screening [1]
Arsenic (As) testing [1]
Mercury (Hg) testing [1]
Does NOT test
Scope varies [1]
'Tested' doesn't mean 'free' [1]
7 Methodology
Per program standards.
8 Comparison
vs Prop 65 Compliant (California)
Same: Related programs
Different: Prop 65 sets California-specific limits; USP/ICH are broader standards [1]
→ See details.
9 Regulatory recognition
See overview.
10 Connected ingredients
0 related ingredients in the database · plus broader categories.
All categories — especially botanicals, fish oil, protein11 References
[1]USP. Elemental Impurities <232><233>. usp.org. 2026. www.usp.org
12 Cite this page
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Pkhakadze G. Heavy Metal Tested (Verified) [L089]. PHIG; 2026.
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13 Related labels
Prop 65 Compliant (California)Clean Label ProjectISO 17025 (Lab Testing)Heavy Metal Tested (Verified) is a trademark of Various accredited labs. This entry is for educational purposes under nominative fair use. For corrections: info@accreditation.ge.
Publisher: PHIG
Publisher: PHIG