Yes, 1st Phorm is third-party tested. A significant portion of the company’s product lineup carries certifications from two major independent testing programs: NSF Certified for Sport and Informed Choice. These are among the most recognized testing standards in the supplement industry, and 1st Phorm has more products registered with them than many competing brands.
What “Third-Party Tested” Actually Means
When a supplement is third-party tested, an independent lab (not the company itself) verifies what’s in the product. This typically covers three things: confirming the label accurately lists what’s inside, screening for contaminants like heavy metals or pesticides, and checking for banned substances that could cause a failed drug test in competitive sports. The company pays for this testing, but the lab has no financial incentive to pass or fail the product.
Not all third-party testing is equal. Some brands send a single batch to an unaccredited lab and call it “third-party tested.” The gold standard involves ongoing, random batch testing by a recognized certification body, where products can lose their certification if they fail. That’s the model both NSF Certified for Sport and Informed Choice use.
NSF Certified for Sport Products
NSF Certified for Sport is widely considered the most rigorous testing program for supplements. It’s the certification trusted by the NFL, MLB, NHL, and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. Products that carry this label are tested for more than 270 banned substances and verified to contain what their labels claim.
1st Phorm has a large number of products in the NSF Certified for Sport database, spanning several product lines:
- Level-1 protein powder: 13 flavors certified, from Milk Chocolate to Salted Peanut Butter
- Phormula-1 protein powder: 17 varieties certified, including the Natural and Clear Protein lines
- Megawatt pre-workout: 4 flavors certified
- Creatine Monohydrate: Both sizes certified
- Ignition: Certified
- Opti-Reds 50: Certified
This is a notably wide range. Many supplement companies only certify one or two flagship products through NSF, since the process is expensive and involves regular facility audits along with ongoing batch testing. Having protein powders, pre-workouts, creatine, and greens products all certified suggests a broader commitment to the program.
Informed Choice Certification
Informed Choice is another well-respected testing program, run by LGC Group, a global laboratory with decades of experience in anti-doping science. It tests for banned substances and contaminants on a monthly, random-batch basis. Products that pass carry the Informed Choice logo.
1st Phorm’s Informed Choice registrations cover many of the same core products plus a few additional lines:
- Creatine Monohydrate
- Phormula-1 and Phormula-1 Clear
- Level-1
- Ignition
- Opti-Greens 50 and Opti-Reds 50
- Micro Factor (daily nutrition packs)
- Full-Mega (fish oil)
- Collagen
- Vegan Power Pro
Having dual certification from both NSF and Informed Choice on overlapping products is relatively uncommon. It means those products are being independently tested by two separate organizations, which provides an extra layer of verification.
Which Products Are Not Certified
1st Phorm sells a wide catalog that goes beyond what’s listed in these databases. Products like some of their fat burners, nighttime formulas, and other specialty supplements may not carry NSF or Informed Choice certification. If a specific product matters to you, particularly if you’re a tested athlete, check the NSF Certified for Sport search tool or the Informed Choice product database directly rather than assuming the entire brand is covered.
The distinction is important. A company can be “third-party tested” as a brand while still selling individual products that haven’t gone through the certification process. The certifications apply to specific products, not to the company as a whole.
Why This Matters for You
If you’re a competitive or collegiate athlete subject to drug testing, NSF Certified for Sport is the certification that matters most. It’s the one anti-doping agencies and professional leagues specifically recommend. 1st Phorm’s certified protein powders, creatine, and pre-workout all qualify.
If you’re a general consumer who simply wants confidence that your supplement contains what the label says and nothing harmful, either certification provides meaningful reassurance. The supplement industry in the U.S. is not required to prove safety or accuracy before selling products. Third-party certifications fill that gap voluntarily, and 1st Phorm participates in the two most credible programs available.