Yes, several Vital Proteins products are third-party tested and certified through NSF International’s Certified for Sport program. However, not every product in the lineup carries this certification. The distinction matters if you’re choosing between their products and want independent verification of what’s in the container.
Which Products Are NSF Certified for Sport
NSF International, one of the most respected independent testing organizations for supplements, lists Vital Proteins under its Certified for Sport program. This certification means the products have been tested to confirm they contain what the label claims, don’t contain unsafe levels of contaminants, and are free from substances banned in competitive sports. The company is officially registered under Nestlé Healthcare Nutrition, Inc. (Nestlé acquired Vital Proteins in 2020).
The specific products currently certified include:
- Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (unflavored)
- Chocolate Collagen Peptides
- Vanilla Collagen Peptides
- Lemon Collagen Peptides (including the Costco version)
- Collagen Peptides Stick Packs
- Advanced Collagen Peptides + Creatine (Strawberry Lemon and Unflavored)
- Whey + Collagen (Chocolate and Vanilla)
- Vital Performance Protein Bars (Chocolate Almond and Salty Chocolate Peanut)
- Vital Performance Sleep Capsule
- Active Complex
- Bioactive Collagen Complex for Bone & Joint Support (Professional line)
Their flagship product, the unflavored Collagen Peptides, is on the list. That’s the one most people are buying. But if you use a Vital Proteins product not listed above, such as their gummies, beauty collagens, or matcha latte mixes, those products do not carry NSF Certified for Sport status.
What NSF Certified for Sport Actually Tests For
The NSF Certified for Sport seal is more rigorous than many other third-party certifications. Testing covers over 270 substances banned by major athletic organizations, including stimulants, narcotics, steroids, and diuretics. It also screens for contaminants like heavy metals and confirms that the actual ingredient amounts match what’s printed on the label. Products must be retested regularly to maintain certification, so it’s not a one-time approval.
This certification was originally designed for professional and competitive athletes who face consequences for consuming banned substances, but it’s become a useful quality signal for everyday consumers too. If a supplement company is willing to submit to this level of scrutiny, it suggests a baseline of manufacturing quality.
A Lead-Related Proposition 65 Notice
Despite the NSF certifications on its collagen line, Vital Proteins has faced scrutiny on other products. In July 2025, a Proposition 65 notice was filed with the California Attorney General’s office alleging that two Vital Proteins products contained lead without proper consumer warnings: the Daily Greens supplement and the Plant Protein powder.
It’s worth noting that neither of these products appears on the NSF Certified for Sport list. Proposition 65 notices are common in California’s supplement industry, and the threshold for triggering a warning is extremely low compared to FDA safety limits. A Prop 65 notice doesn’t necessarily mean a product is dangerous at the levels present, but it does mean detectable lead was found. The notice states that violations have been occurring since at least June 2024.
This is a good illustration of why checking which specific products carry third-party certification matters. The collagen peptides that most people associate with the brand have NSF testing behind them. Other products in the broader Vital Proteins lineup may not have the same independent verification.
What Isn’t Independently Certified
Vital Proteins does not hold Glyphosate Residue Free certification from the Detox Project, which maintains a public list of certified products. The brand also does not appear to carry USP Verified marks, another common third-party certification in the supplement space. For the products outside their NSF-certified lineup, you’re relying on the company’s own internal quality control rather than independent verification.
Vital Proteins sells dozens of products across collagen powders, capsules, gummies, bars, and drink mixes. Roughly 15 of those carry NSF Certified for Sport status. The rest don’t have publicly verifiable third-party certification. If independent testing is a priority for you, sticking to the certified products listed above is the straightforward move. You can verify the current list yourself on NSF International’s searchable database at nsf.org.