Bio:sudo Quality Standard
Every Bio:sudo product goes through a five-stage quality control process before it reaches you. Here is exactly what that means — and how to verify it yourself.
Stage 1: Ingredient Sourcing
We source from manufacturers who provide full traceability documentation: country of origin, extraction method, and standardization markers. For botanicals like KSM-66 ashwagandha, we require the same branded extract used in published human clinical trials — not generic root powder.
Stage 2: Pre-Manufacturing Testing
Raw ingredients are tested by an independent ISO 17025-accredited laboratory before manufacturing begins. Tests include identity confirmation (HPLC or FTIR), potency (active compound concentration), and contamination (heavy metals, microbial, pesticides).
Stage 3: cGMP Manufacturing
Manufactured in FDA-registered, NSF-certified cGMP facilities in the United States. cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) means the facility is audited for cleanliness, equipment calibration, batch record-keeping, and personnel training.
Stage 4: Finished Product Testing
Every finished batch is tested by a third-party laboratory for:
- Label claim verification (does the product contain what the label says?)
- Heavy metals (lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium below USP <2232> limits)
- Microbiological safety (total plate count, yeast, mold, E. coli, Salmonella)
- Purity (no undisclosed compounds)
Stage 5: Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Every batch has a published COA. You can look up your product's COA by lot number using our COA Lookup tool. The COA shows the actual test results — not just "passed" — for every parameter listed above.
How to Read a COA
A COA is only meaningful if it comes from an independent lab — not the manufacturer's in-house testing. Ours are issued by accredited third-party labs. Check:
- Lab name and accreditation number
- Lot number matches your bottle
- Potency result is within ±5% of label claim
- Heavy metals are below action levels
For a full guide on reading COAs, see our article: The 3-Minute COA Test .
Questions about a specific batch or test result? Email support@biosudo.com with your lot number.