IASP employs industry-standard laboratory testing to ensure the purity and potency of all products. We conduct systematic testing throughout the year as part of our internal quality control process. Due to the volume of testing required, we outsource some analyses to international laboratories while performing the majority at a domestic facility that provides forensic analysis services to law enforcement agencies and academic institutions.
Testing Methods:
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
HPLC identifies active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) present in a mixture. Results are compared against reference standards—typically purchased from Sigma Aldrich—to verify ingredient identity.
Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
GC-MS quantifies the exact amount of each substance present, validating product dosing and concentration levels.
We've observed a troubling trend over the past two years: fraudulent testing services that will generate any result you request—for a fee. These fake labs undermine credibility and trust in harm reduction efforts within our community.
When reviewing third-party test results online, exercise caution. If you have concerns about your product's authenticity, conduct your own testing through legitimate channels—your health is worth it.
Unless you personally procured the test from a certified, government-registered laboratory, approach results with skepticism. This includes services on forums that accept cryptocurrency payments. These operations cannot prove they actually tested your sample rather than simply printing predetermined results.
Requirements for Claims Based on Third-Party Testing:
To file a claim based on third-party lab results, we must verify:
- The laboratory is legitimate, licensed, and neutral (forum-based "labs" are not accepted)
- You submitted an unopened, sealed product that was not adulterated
- The product passed QR code validation confirming authenticity
- The lab assigned a unique case number appearing on the result report
- Results are independently verifiable directly with the laboratory (email confirmation without intermediaries is acceptable)
- You personally ordered and paid for the test (billing invoice from the lab must match information on the test results)
The most straightforward verification method is video documentation, though most legitimate labs prohibit filming due to liability concerns. As an alternative, request that the lab document steps 1–4 only—all performed at their facility, not your residence.
