Informed Sport Certified: What It Means and Why You Should Always Look for It

You Train Clean. So Should Your Supplements.

Did you know that up to 1 in 10 supplements may be contaminated with substances banned in sport, even if the label says otherwise?

Studies and UKAD guidance flag that supplements may be contaminated with banned substances, making third‑party testing such as Informed‑Sport vital for athletes and gym‑goers alike. 

If you’re serious about your performance, want to be sure what you’re putting in your body, or just looking for a clean pre-workout, understanding this label could save your health, your reputation, or your sporting future.

Let’s break it down.

What Is Informed Sport Certification?

Informed Sport is a globally recognised quality assurance programme for sports supplements. Created by the independent lab LGC Group, it batch-tests products for more than 250 banned substances on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) list.

These banned substances include stimulants like methylhexanamine (often disguised under names like “geranium extract”), anabolic agents such as clenbuterol, and selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) like ostarine. 

Even trace amounts of these can lead to failed drug tests, athlete suspensions, or long-term health effects. Because they are sometimes added intentionally or accidentally during manufacturing, third-party testing is the only reliable way to ensure your supplement is safe, especially if you’re competing, coaching, or simply want peace of mind.

Here’s what that means for you:

• Every batch is tested before it reaches store shelves
• Manufacturing sites are audited for contamination control
• Ingredients are verified to match the label

Unlike general third-party tests, Informed Sport is specifically designed for athletes and high-performance sport. That’s why major teams across Premier League football, Olympic sport, and elite rugby trust it.

Why Supplement Contamination Is a Real Risk

It’s easy to assume supplements are safe just because they’re sold online or in health shops. But supplements aren’t regulated like medicine. In the UK, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) does not require pre-market approval for sports supplements.

That means:

• Ingredients can be mislabeled
• Cross-contamination during production is possible
• Unsafe or banned compounds can sneak into the supply chain
  
  

In 2024, British boxer Dillian Whyte was pulled from a major fight after testing positive for a banned substance. An independent investigation later suggested the source was a contaminated supplement. He was not alone. Similar cases have happened in rugby, athletics, and even amateur CrossFit competitions.

The fallout? Suspensions, public backlash, and loss of trust.

What the Informed Sport Logo Really Means

When you see the Informed Sport logo, it means:

• The product is tested batch-by-batch for banned substances
• The manufacturer is held to strict hygiene and testing standards
• You can scan or check the batch number online for verification

This level of transparency isn’t a bonus but the baseline you should expect.

MOVE Pre-Workout proudly carries the Informed Sport Certification, and we’ve built every part of our product pipeline around it. Why? Because we don’t want you second-guessing your training fuel.

Who Should Care About Informed Sport Certified Products?

You don’t need to be a pro athlete to need clean supplements. If any of these sound like you, certification matters:

• You compete in tested sport (Hyrox, CrossFit, athletics, powerlifting)
• You’re in a regulated profession (military, police, fire service)
• You simply want to know your supplements are safe

Informed Sport helps you train with confidence. It takes the guesswork out of performance nutrition.

What’s the Difference Between Informed Sport and Informed Choice?

There are two major certification programmes from LGC:

If you're entering a competition or training at high intensity, always look for Informed Sport.

How MOVE Goes Beyond the Label

At MOVE, we built our entire brand around clean, transparent performance. Here's how we back that up:

• Informed Sport Certified across our full range
• No beta-alanine pre-workout formula (no tingles, no gimmicks)
• Clinically supported doses only. No fluff
• Formulated by Tom Coughlin, performance nutritionist expert using research from over 200 scientific studies
• Trusted and with 5-Star reviews from both gym-goers and high-level endurance athletes

Whether you're mixing up MOVE Original for your strength session, or MOVE Endurance before your next long run, you’re fuelling your body with something that’s been tested, trusted, and built for real performance.

See Also: The Science Behind MOVE Endurance Formula

Can You Still Be at Risk If You Use Certified Products?

While no supplement can claim to be 100% risk-free, products tested through Informed Sport drastically lower the risk of inadvertent doping.

Each batch has a unique code you can check against the Informed Sport database. This is what gives confidence to teams, federations, and everyday athletes alike.

Tip: Always keep the packaging and batch code, especially if you're entering a tested competition.

How to Spot Certified Supplements in the UK

Look for this logo on the packaging:

You can also:

• Visit the Informed Sport site
• Type the product name “MOVE Pre-Workout”
  
  

• Wait for the results:
  You can check MOVE's certification results page here.

You can also search using your supplement’s batch number online or ask the brand about their testing certificates: 

Other Trusted Certifications (and How They Compare)

While Informed Sport is the gold standard for athletes, other labels may also appear on sports products:

In the UK, Informed Sport remains the most widely trusted for athletes.

The Cost of Not Checking the Label

In elite sport, the consequences of using contaminated supplements are severe. But even for everyday users, the risks are real:

• Undisclosed stimulants can cause anxiety, heart issues, or poor sleep
• Banned ingredients may harm your reputation or eligibility
• Low-quality fillers can reduce effectiveness and waste your money

A small choice such as scanning for the logo can protect months of training.

Final Word: Every Scoop Counts

You train hard. You recover smart. So don’t cut corners with what goes in your shaker.

Choosing Informed Sport Certified products like MOVE Pre-Workout gives you peace of mind and peak performance without the risk. Whether you’re lifting, running, or chasing your next PB, you deserve to know your fuel is clean, effective, and built for more.

Trusted by athletes.
Backed by science.
Certified for sport.

Because when every rep counts, every scoop should too.