Testing Methodology & Disclosures
1. Third-Party Laboratory Testing
Lifeboost Coffee uses independent third-party laboratories to test selected products and/or samples for certain compounds, contaminants, characteristics, or other analytes as part of our quality assurance program. Depending on the product and testing program, testing may include, without limitation, mycotoxins, including aflatoxins and ochratoxin A, pesticides, heavy metals, acrylamide, microbiological contaminants, and other compounds, contaminants, or product characteristics.
Laboratory reports, Certificates of Analysis ("COAs"), summaries, testing badges, charts, website statements, and other testing information made available by Lifeboost reflect the specific sample tested using the laboratory's applicable analytical methods, equipment, reporting limits, limits of quantitation, limits of detection, and other testing parameters applicable at the time of testing.
2. Understanding Test Results
Terms such as "not detected," "ND," "below detection limit," "below reporting limit," "<LOQ," "<LOD," "pass," or similar terminology should be interpreted according to the applicable testing laboratory's methodology, specifications, and reporting limits.
A result reported as not detected or below a laboratory's detection, quantitation, or reporting limit does not necessarily mean that the substance is present at an absolute concentration of zero. Rather, it means that the substance was not detected or quantified at or above the applicable laboratory limit using the specified testing method.
Laboratory results apply only to the specific sample tested and should not be interpreted as a representation or guarantee that all Lifeboost products or samples will produce identical laboratory results.
Coffee and many ingredients used in Lifeboost products are agricultural or naturally derived products and may be subject to natural variation.
3. Scope and Frequency of Testing
The substances tested, products or samples selected for testing, laboratories used, analytical methods, detection limits, reporting limits, specifications, testing frequency, and testing programs may vary and may change over time.
The publication of a test result for a particular substance or characteristic does not mean that every Lifeboost product has been tested for that substance or characteristic unless Lifeboost expressly states otherwise.
References to "third-party tested," "independently tested," "tested for toxins," "tested for mycotoxins," "tested for pesticides," or similar statements refer to the applicable Lifeboost testing program or the specific testing described in connection with the applicable product or claim. Such statements should be interpreted together with any accompanying testing information, qualifications, or disclosures provided by Lifeboost.
4. Testing Standards and Reference Limits
Where Lifeboost provides references to regulatory limits, industry standards, scientific guidelines, internal quality specifications, or other established benchmarks in connection with laboratory results, such information is provided for general informational purposes based on information reasonably available at the time.
Laboratory methodologies, sample preparation procedures, detection limits, quantitation limits, reporting limits, specifications, units of measurement, and applicable regulatory or industry standards may differ and may change over time.
Laboratory results should therefore be interpreted according to the methods, units of measurement, detection or quantitation limits, reporting limits, qualifications, and other information associated with the applicable testing.
5. No Guarantee of Absolute Absence
Except where Lifeboost expressly states otherwise and has appropriate substantiation for such statement, laboratory testing should not be interpreted as a guarantee that a product is completely or absolutely free of any particular naturally occurring compound, environmental contaminant, microorganism, chemical, toxin, mycotoxin, pesticide, heavy metal, plastic-related compound, or other substance.
Statements concerning testing describe the results obtained from the specific sample tested under the applicable laboratory method and its detection, quantitation, and/or reporting capabilities.
The absence of a reported detection should not be interpreted as a representation of absolute zero unless expressly supported by the applicable testing methodology.
6. No Medical Advice or Disease Claims
Information provided through the Lifeboost website, including laboratory results, COAs, articles, educational materials, product descriptions, testing information, and information concerning coffee acidity, contaminants, ingredients, brewing, nutrition, or other health-related topics, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.
Such information is not intended as medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
Nothing on the Site should be interpreted as a representation that a Lifeboost product will diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease or medical condition.
For dietary supplement products and claims where required by applicable law: "These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."
7. Changes to Testing Information
Lifeboost may update or modify its laboratories, testing protocols, specifications, analytical methods, detection or reporting limits, testing frequency, products or samples selected for testing, analytes tested, quality standards, and/or published laboratory information as our quality assurance program, products, suppliers, scientific information, or applicable standards evolve.
Historical laboratory results remain representative only of the specific samples tested and should not be assumed to represent current or future products or testing results.
The availability of historical laboratory results or testing information does not constitute a representation that the same laboratory, methodology, specifications, testing panel, or testing frequency will continue to be used in the future.
8. Accuracy and Interpretation of Published Laboratory Information
Lifeboost endeavors to accurately reproduce and communicate laboratory information received from independent third-party laboratories. Laboratory reports and Certificates of Analysis are prepared by the applicable laboratory, and Lifeboost does not control the laboratory's analytical methods, equipment, procedures, calculations, reporting conventions, detection limits, quantitation limits, reporting limits, or conclusions.
Lifeboost may summarize laboratory results or present testing information through charts, graphics, badges, product pages, educational materials, or other consumer-friendly formats. Such summaries are provided for informational purposes and are not intended to replace the underlying laboratory information.
In the event of an inconsistency between a Lifeboost summary, chart, graphic, webpage, marketing material, or other description of laboratory results and the applicable original laboratory documentation, the original laboratory documentation shall control.
Where Lifeboost has the right to make such documentation available, users are encouraged to review the applicable laboratory report or COA for the complete results, testing methodology, units of measurement, detection and quantitation limits, reporting limits, laboratory qualifications, and other information provided by the laboratory.
9. Advertising Claims and Substantiation
Nothing in these Testing Methodology & Disclosures limits Lifeboost's obligation to appropriately substantiate its advertising and marketing claims. No statement, qualification, limitation, or disclosure contained on this page is intended to cure, excuse, or otherwise render accurate any advertising or marketing claim that is not independently substantiated.
Statements regarding laboratory testing, product characteristics, quality, contaminants, ingredients, or other product attributes should be interpreted according to the scope of the substantiation supporting the applicable claim.