Athletes are increasingly turning to alternative therapies to aid recovery and boost performance. But many products lack proper verification, leaving athletes in a difficult position.
Professional athletes need to feel confident that the products they are taking or putting on their bodies do not contain any banned substances. With careers and reputations on the line, there is no room for error.
NSF for Sport certification is the global standard for safety and quality, signalling that a product is not only safe, but effective and reliable.
It is recognised by the United States Anti-Doping Agency, Major League Baseball, and the Canadian Football League. With no equivalent organisation in the UK or Europe, it stands as the global benchmark for quality in sport.
HEMPE Makes History As The Only CBD Gel Trusted By NSF for Sport
In their own words, the NSF’s Certified for Sport programme “helps athletes, dieticians, coaches, and consumers around the world make safer decisions when choosing sport supplements, functional foods, and personal care products”.
It is an independent body that provides third-party testing for a range of products. It started looking purely at sports nutrition and supplements, but has now expanded to include cosmetic and personal care products.
We’re proud to say that HEMPE is the only CBD Gel in the world to have achieved NSF Certified for Sport status, setting it apart from the hundreds of products making unverified claims.
The certification process requires independent testing of our products for banned substances, contaminants, and consistency. So when customers choose HEMPE’s CBD recovery gels, they can be confident they’re getting exactly what’s on the label – and nothing more.
Why NSF for Sport Certification Matters
The NSF Certified for Sport verification system provides a genuine and valuable service to athletes. It helps to protect their interests by offering third-party verification on the contents of their supplements and personal care products.
When it comes to CBD, there is so much uncertainty surrounding these products. When your career and reputation are on the line, you can’t be too careful when selecting supplements and products to fuel performance.
The biggest fear when it comes to CBD products will always be the risk of THC contamination. Inconsistency between batches and unverified manufacturing methods could leave athletes at risk.
And it’s not just about checking what is left out of the product – like banned substances, contaminants or harmful compounds – but about confirming the product lives up to its claims.
So for athletes thinking about throwing their support behind a product in a more public sense, they can feel confident that they are supporting something that is genuine and won’t harm their reputation. And for professionals like physiotherapists looking for quality recommendations, this offers an added layer of support.
What This Means For Everyday Users
You don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from this certification programme. Choosing products with the stamp of approval from NSF Certified for Sport will ensure that you are opting for premium quality with proven results. It can also help consumers to read between the lines of a celebrity endorsement.
The NSF Certified for Sport programme is more than just a badge or an endorsement. It indicates that a product has been put through rigorous testing and ongoing audits to confirm the contents and consistency.
With natural products like CBD, it’s essential to have strict manufacturing processes, as there can be huge differences in cannabinoid content between batches, which can lead to irregularities in the product.
With HEMPE’s Hot and Ice Gel products, you can be confident that the ingredients inside the tube match what is on the label. You can also be confident that these ingredients are effective and safe to use. Now everyone can confidently choose a CBD gel that meets the high standards of professional athletes.
Where to Find HEMPE Products
Another milestone for HEMPE: our products are now available in popular high street locations including Boots, Holland & Barrett and John Bell & Croyden. This helps more people access quality CBD recovery gels.
You can also shop directly from the source with our online shop. One benefit of shopping online is that you can make the most of our sample product sizes. If you’re on the fence about CBD recovery gels, you don’t have to take the plunge with a full sized product.
HEMPE: Setting A New Standard For Recovery
HEMPE was founded on the principles of precision and purpose. By earning the NSF Certified for Sport badge, we are proud to be raising the bar for CBD products in the UK. It’s also our way of giving back to athletes, so they can feel confident and supported in their choices.
We expect other CBD brands will follow in our footsteps and attempt the certification process, but we will always be confident in our position as the first CBD recovery gel in the world to achieve this.