Quality
Allergen Control Statement - Do MegaFood products contain allergens?
MegaFood products are formulated without many common allergens, including soy, wheat, milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sesame, mustard, and mollusk. All other foods present in the product in meaningful quantities will be disclosed on...
Are all of your products certified organic?
Organic or made with organic products will be identified as such on the front panel of the product label. Individual organic product ingredients will be identified as such on the supplement facts panel. All of our products are tested for over 150...
FDA Registration Information
FoodState's manufacturing and warehousing facilities located in Derry and Londonderry, NH have been registered with FDA in accordance with section 305 of the US Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002; the...
USDA & FDA Certification?
Q: Are you certified by the USDA or FDA? A: USDA and FDA do not certify dietary supplement manufacturers. With that said, MegaFood is registered with FDA and is routinely audited by FDA as well as inspected annually by NSF - a third party auditor...
Are you USP certified?
MegaFood products are not USP certified, which is a third party certification. However, we adhere to cGMP regulations for dietary supplements per 21 CFR part 111 in the code of federal regulations, with annual audits by the FDA. MegaFood has also...
Casein detection in probiotics products?
Q: Is there any possibility the protein Casein could be in the flora products? A: MegaFood routinely tests lots by a sensitive ELISA method for milk allergens which includes casein, and releases only those lots exhibiting no detectable allergens...
Top Excipient Details FAQ's
Cellulose What is cellulose? Cellulose is an organic compound and is the main substance of the walls of plant cells. How is cellulose digested? It is used as fiber to create bulk for bowel movements and helps move waste out of the body Is...
International Sourcing (China concerns, etc.)
A number of our supply partners operate outside of the US, as many of the ingredients we use require global sourcing. For instance, many herbs used in MegaFood products cannot be grown domestically. Additionally, some nutritional ingredients such...
Alcohol in Products?
Q: Does your company use alcohol in the manufacture of your products? If so is it from liquor/beer production, etc or any byproducts from other companies. A: MegaFood does not use alcohol in either the manufacturing stage or the final product for...
Gummy Co-Man / Nuts & Allergens
Our current gummy manufacturing partner has a strict allergen policy, and does not allow nuts in their facility, nor on their production lines.
Do our products contain Gliadin?
Q: Do you products contain Gliadin? Q: Gliadin is a prolamine found in grains (specifically found in gluten) which can cause allergic reactions in certain people. MegaFood products are tested gluten-free and they are specifically tested for...
Do your products contain glutamic acid?
Yes. Glutamic acid is an amino acid that is a naturally-occurring in all living organisms and high-protein foods.
Oxalates/Oxalic Acid in MegaFood Products
The amount of oxalates in MegaFood formulations is negligible when taken as recommended and does not need to be avoided by individuals on a low/no oxalate diet. However, as each person's sensitivity is different, we recommend that you consult with...
2024/2025 Kosher Certifications
See attached certificate.
Mercury in MegaFood Products
Like Lead, Mercury may be present in food from the environment where foods are grown or raised. We test all products for heavy metals, including mercury, to ensure they meet or fall below known standards to ensure the safety of all our customers.
Seals + Certifications FAQ
Seals + Certifications See: Approved Other Claims by Product_Certifications.xlsx Third Party Certifications B Corp B Corps meet the highest standards of overall social and environmental performance, transparency, & accountability using our...
NSF Gluten Free Seal Discontinuation
Why don't I see the NSF Gluten Free seal any more? While we no longer work with NSF for gluten-free certification, we continue to follow the FDA standard for gluten-free, and test finished goods to ensure <20ppm gluten.
Can I take expired product?
We guarantee each active ingredient in our products meets the amount stated in the Supplement Facts up to the "Best Before" date printed on the product bottle, as long as the recommended storage conditions indicated on labeling have been followed....
Glyphosate Residue Free Testing info
Is it different from your h/p testing? Glyphosate testing is its own unique test. What is the testing level? In order for brands to use the Glyphosate Residue Free seal, test results must show that the product contains no detected glyphosate...
cGMP Certification verification
How do I know you're cGMP certified? Can I view the certificate? Thank you for your question! Our cGMP status can be verified via our certifying agency, NSF, at the link below. We can be found under the name of FoodState....
Burst desiccant packet (moisture absorbancy packet)
On rare occasions, the moisture absorbancy packet included in our bottles may split and release some of the contents. If this happens, the customer can be assured that the packet contains only activated charcoal and silicon dioxide which are not...
Heat stability
Q: How long can your products travel in warm temperatures before losing potency? A: Our stability testing ensures that the product is stable at ambient conditions. Even if the product is heated during shipping, it will highly unlikely affect the...
Tablet Dissolution? (Consumer labs)
For anyone who receives concerns about Consumer Labs claiming that vitamins should break down in a glass of water in 45 minutes and that ours do not: The nutrients in our products are delivered with a variety of whole foods meant to be broken down...
Pressure in Bottles - Information and Protocol
******In each case that this is reported, a QC form MUST be filled out. We do not have to collect the bottle, but we do need to take down all relevant information. If the customer is not comfortable taking the product, we would send a...
Color Variance in Tablets
Why have I noticed a slight color difference in my product compared to the last bottle I purchased? Because we work with whole foods, there is often variations in color between harvests, and a variance in color is to be expected. All lots must...
Tablet Oxidation/Color of Tablet
Q: After putting my multivitamin in my pill box for several days, they turned a darker shade and look different - are they still safe to take? A: The darker shade you are seeing would be as a result of moisture/air exposure. Typically, when left...
Mycotoxins
MegaFood does not test for mycotoxins because it has been evaluated and determined not to be a significant hazard in our ingredients. The evaluation of food safety risks, including mycotoxins, is an ongoing part of MegaFood’s food safety system...
Herbicide/Pesticide List Request
At this time, we are unable to provide the list, as it may vary per product and is ever-evolving. That said, please see the below statement regarding our herbicide and pesticide testing: Dietary Supplement and all Food Manufacturers are...
Corn Allergens
While it is unlikely there will be corn proteins present in our products, we do not test for them. If you have food sensitivities, please discuss the suitability of this supplement with you health care practitioner prior to use.
Extract Solvents
MegaFood has developed strict specifications for each of the extracts we use in producing our products. For instance, when we are seeking an organic extract, the use of extraction solvents is limited to water and organic ethanol. Additionally, the...
Do you test for Thallium?
At this time, MegaFood does not test it's raw materials or finished products for Thallium.
Do you test your products for bacteria and mold? FAQ
Each lot of manufactured product is tested by an independent laboratory to ensure that bacteria levels are within safe specifications as determined by government agencies. Specifically, the samples are tested for the following with a Standard...
Heavy Metal, Lead, Prop 65, and COA requests
Due to the changing regulatory environment, questions pertaining to heavy metals and COA requests are more sensitive than ever. Please use the following steps (in order) to address these concerns. Start here! (This is what we share with the...
Irradiation
Q :Do any of our products contain ingredients that have been irradiated? A: No known irradiated foods or ingredients are used in the manufacture of our products. Irradiation is not a currently approved method for sanitizing bulk ingredients used...
Arsenic in Brown Rice/Foodstate Products
We test all of our product batches for arsenic, and it must test to under 10 micrograms per serving to be released for sale.
Nutrient Solubility (Water Soluble and Fat Soluble Vitamins)
Fat-Soluble Vitamins Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Coenzyme Q10 Water-Soluble Vitamins Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Vitamin C Folic Acid Fat-Soluble Vitamins vs Water-Soluble Vitamins Vitamins are...
Radioactive Testing?
Q: Do we test our products for Radiation? A: Thank you for your question. We do not test our products for radiation. There is currently no need to do so because not only do we use organic herbs, fruits and vegetables in our manufacturing process,...
Doping Tests & Foodstate Products
Q: Are your products safe to take when needing to pass a doping test? A: MegaFood products have not undergone certification for sports testing, so we have no data with which to definitively respond to this question. Our products contain a number...
Testing Methods: HPLC & ICP
Q: How do you test your ingredients? A: MegaFood utilizes High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography. This piece of equipment generates a chromatographic fingerprint which is used to ID herbs and botanicals. Chromatographed samples are cross...
MegaFood Quality/Laboratory
FoodState is registered with the FDA and is routinely audited by the FDA as well as inspected annually by NSF - a third party auditor - for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. Further, MegaFood's Quality Control laboratory is ISO-9001...
Animal Testing
Thank you so much for reaching out and sharing your concern. We understand how important it is to know the values behind the products you choose. At MegaFood, we never conduct animal testing on our products or processes—this includes both raw materia
Capsule fill - Why do some capsules appear more full than others?
Why do some capsules appear more full than others?. The variations you may notice in how the capsules look when filled are normal and do not affect the quality, safety, or potency of the product. During manufacturing, our capsules are filled by highl