1 Identity

Shelf-Life / Stability Tested

Various laboratories
Moderate — scientific but usually not consumer-facingL085
Certification · Est. N/A · Various
Clinical pearl for practitioners
Scientifically verifies product maintains quality through expiry. Usually behind-the-scenes.
Consumer action: Verify at N/A.
RED FLAGS
⚑ Unverified Shelf-Life / Stability Tested claims
2 How to verify
1
Find the mark
Look for Shelf-Life / Stability Tested logo.
2
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 laboratories's official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
GENUINE — look for
✓ Stability study data available [1]
✓ Follows ICH guidelines [1]
FAKE — warning signs
✕ Expiry dates without stability data [1]
The Shelf-Life / Stability Tested mark is a trademark of Various laboratories and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
About Shelf-Life / Stability Tested
Scientifically verifies product maintains quality through expiry. Usually behind-the-scenes.
About Shelf-Life / Stability Tested
Stability testing proves the supplement stays effective until the expiry date. Most consumers never see this data — ask the manufacturer.
What is Shelf-Life / Stability Tested?
Stability testing proves the supplement stays effective until the expiry date. Most consumers never see this data — ask the manufacturer.
5 Overview
Stability testing verifies that a supplement maintains its potency, purity, and physical characteristics through its stated shelf life. ICH guidelines define accelerated and real-time stability protocols. Without stability data, expiration dates are estimates [1].

Governance

Managed by Various laboratories.
6 What it tests
Potency retention through expiry [1]
Physical stability (no degradation) [1]
Packaging integrity [1]

Does NOT test

Usually not consumer-visible [1]
Quality of testing varies [1]
7 Methodology
Per program standards.
8 Comparison
vs Potency Guaranteed
Same: Related programs
Different: Stability testing provides the data behind potency guarantees [1]
→ See details.
9 Regulatory recognition
See overview.
10 Connected ingredients
0 related ingredients in the database · plus broader categories.
All — especially probiotics, enzymes, vitamins
11 References
[1]ICH Q1A(R2). Stability Testing of New Drug Substances and Products. ICH Harmonised Guideline. www.ich.org
12 Cite this page
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Pkhakadze G. Shelf-Life / Stability Tested [L085]. PHIG; 2026.
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13 Related labels
ISO 17025 (Lab Testing)
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Reviewed by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, GMJ · Chair, PHIG
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