We're proud to share the results of the 2025 heavy metal testing for our organic whey protein. Transparency and quality are at the heart of what we do, and the results confirm levels are still at reassuringly low levels.
Test Results Summary
Pure Unflavoured
| Heavy metals | Lab Results | EU Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | <0.0010 mg/kg | 3.0 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | <0.010 mg/kg | No defined limit |
| Cadmium | <0.0100 mg/kg | 1.0 mg/kg |
| Mercury | <0.0100 mg/kg | 0.1 mg/kg |
Madagascan Vanilla
| Heavy metals | Lab Results | EU Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | <0.0100 mg/kg | 3.0 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | <0.010 mg/kg | No defined limit |
| Cadmium | <0.0100 mg/kg | 1.0 mg/kg |
| Mercury | <0.0100 mg/kg | 0.1 mg/kg |
Cacao & Maca
| Heavy metals | Lab Results | EU Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0.0100 mg/kg | 3.0 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | 0.020 mg/kg | No defined limit |
| Cadmium | 0.1600 mg/kg | 1.0 mg/kg |
| Mercury | <0.0100 mg/kg | 0.1 mg/kg |
Banana & Lucuma
| Heavy metals | Lab Results | EU Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | <0.0100 mg/kg | 3.0 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | <0.010 mg/kg | No defined limit |
| Cadmium | <0.0100 mg/kg | 1.0 mg/kg |
| Mercury | <0.0100 mg/kg | 0.1 mg/kg |
Cookies & Cream
| Heavy metals | Lab Results | EU Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | <0.0100 mg/kg | 3.0 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | <0.010 mg/kg | No defined limit |
| Cadmium | <0.0100 mg/kg | 1.0 mg/kg |
| Mercury | <0.0100 mg/kg | 0.1 mg/kg |
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Understanding the Results
What does "<" mean?When you see a "<" symbol before a result, it indicates that the heavy metal was not detected at the laboratory's testing threshold. The number following the "<" represents the lowest level the lab can reliably detect. This doesn't guarantee complete absence, but confirms levels are below detectable limits.
How do we compare?
All our results fall significantly below EU regulatory limits (where limits exist). For arsenic, no EU limit has been established. Based on our research, we believe our products contain some of the lowest heavy metal levels you’ll find on the whey protein market today.
The reality of heavy metals
Heavy metals occur naturally in our environment and are present in virtually all foods to some degree. What matters is keeping exposure levels as low as reasonably possible. Our rigorous testing and sourcing practices ensure our whey proteins consistently demonstrate what we consider to be exceptionally low heavy metal levels.We remain committed to providing you with transparent, third-party verified results because your health and trust matter to us.For questions about our testing procedures or results, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at hello@theorganicproteincompany.co.uk
All our results fall significantly below EU regulatory limits (where limits exist). For arsenic, no EU limit has been established. Based on our research, we believe our products contain some of the lowest heavy metal levels you’ll find on the whey protein market today.
The reality of heavy metals
Heavy metals occur naturally in our environment and are present in virtually all foods to some degree. What matters is keeping exposure levels as low as reasonably possible. Our rigorous testing and sourcing practices ensure our whey proteins consistently demonstrate what we consider to be exceptionally low heavy metal levels.We remain committed to providing you with transparent, third-party verified results because your health and trust matter to us.For questions about our testing procedures or results, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at hello@theorganicproteincompany.co.uk
