Key things to check when verifying peptide COA results

Before opening my own research company, I spent a lot of time looking at other vendors to figure out what I would do differently.

When I review a COA, one of the first things I look for is a unique identifier or verification key so I can confirm the document is authentic. You'd be surprised how many companies either couldn't verify their COAs or didn't even identify the laboratory that performed the testing.

If a company does provide a COA, I also expect to see their company name and logo on it. Just recently, I had another company using Plum Labs Research's COAs to market products on their own peptide website. Needless to say, I had them remove them immediately.

Another thing I always look for is an image of the actual vial. I want to see the company's label on the vial that was tested, not a generic stock photo with a plain white label. Seeing the actual product gives me more confidence that the company is testing their own inventory rather than recycling documents from somewhere else.

Lastly, I really value convenience. I believe the COA should be available directly on the product page where anyone can view and verify it. Customers shouldn't have to email support, search through hidden pages, or call a company just to obtain a document that should be readily accessible in the first place.