There were fewer product failings in NOW's latest round of testing, but the company said the results underscore the need for more robust testing and quality control measures.
“The results above further substantiate the fact that the market is saturated with unscrupulous companies that make false claims,” cautioned NOW's Dan Richard
In its latest round of testing, NOW focused on creatine gummies, as there is a disconnect between claimed dosage and technical capabilities with some brands.
Fungi Perfecti reported the discovery of multiple unauthorized accounts on Amazon.com selling counterfeit products using the brand name Host Defense Mushrooms.
Following news earlier in April that multiple supplements sold on Amazon are impersonating the NOW brand, as well a second prominent industry supplement brand, another report of counterfeit products has been issued. Fungi Perfecti reported the discovery of multiple unauthorized accounts on Amazon.com selling counterfeit products using the brand name Host Defense Mushrooms.
The goal has always been to address bad quality products in the marketplace, but NOW said this latest round of testing shows the problem is getting worse.
NOW announced the latest efforts in its award-winning industry self-policing program of testing unfamiliar brands found on Amazon, with this round of testing focused on bromelain.
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