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Quality Assurance

Product Quality Assurance

At inMotion Life, we believe transparency is essential to earning and maintaining your trust. This page explains the criteria we use to evaluate health and wellness brands, and why we’ve selected the brands we’ve partnered with across our core product categories.

Vitamins & Supplements

Vitamins & Supplements

How We Select Our Products

At inMotion Life, we are committed to offering only high-quality, safe, and effective vitamins and supplements. Our product selection process is guided by strict criteria to ensure that every brand we carry meets our rigorous standards. Here’s what we look for:

Manufacturing Standards

When it comes to Vitamins and Supplements, we partner solely with brands that produce their supplements in facilities that comply with globally recognized Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). These GMP-certified environments are subject to stringent quality controls throughout the production process, from manufacturing and storage to laboratory testing and analytical procedures. This ensures consistency and product integrity.

South African Regulatory Compliance

As a South African company serving the South African market, we require all supplements to align with the regulations set by the Department of Health (DoH) and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). Adhering to these local standards is essential for any supplement we offer.

International Approvals

We also consider brands that have earned certifications or approvals from respected international regulatory bodies, such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) – Nutritional Supplements and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – Dietary Supplements.

Purity, Potency & Ingredient Standards

To validate the safety and effectiveness of each supplement, we require Certificates of Analysis (COAs) that confirm ingredient quality and potency. For fish oil products, we assess levels of heavy metals and total oxidation (TOTOX) to ensure both safety and freshness. Sustainability in sourcing, especially for marine ingredients, is also a key consideration.

We favour formulations that avoid artificial additives, fillers, and preservatives. Brands that use bioavailable forms of nutrients and premium-grade ingredients rank higher in our selection process. We also look for a commitment to clean labels and environmental responsibility.

Independent Testing

The brands we support must undergo thorough third-party or accredited lab testing. These assessments cover identity, potency, disintegration, purity, and the absence of harmful contaminants. We also aim to meet a wide range of dietary needs, offering products that are non-GMO, certified gluten-free, dairy free, egg free, organic, Halaal, Kosher, vegetarian, or vegan where possible.

Brand Credibility

We work with companies known for their integrity, quality and customer value. All brands must adhere to ethical marketing practices and comply with laws such as the Consumer Protection Act. We also consider any endorsements from trusted health organizations or associations as a sign of brand reliability.

By carefully applying these standards, we ensure that every supplement on our platform upholds our promise of quality, safety, and transparency.

Essential & Carrier Oils

Essential & Carrier Oils

Our Commitment to Product Safety

At inMotion Life, your health and peace of mind come first. We believe skincare should be safe, effective, and genuinely natural — which is why we take every step to ensure our essential oil products meet the highest standards.

Built on Global Standards

We carefully select products that manufacture according to internationally recognised Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and hold ISO 22716 certification, ensuring consistency, safety, and care in every batch, which is why we have chosen SOiL Organic Aromatherapy as our primary Essential Oil and Carrier Oil supplier. SOiL’s processes also meet strict EU Cosmetics Regulations for quality and consumer protection.

Certified Organic & Chemical-Free

Every SOiL product that we carry is organically certified by COSMOS and KIWA BCS, using clean, plant-based ingredients without harsh chemicals. They source responsibly, prioritising purity and sustainability at every stage.

Vegan & Cruelty-Free Commitment

SOiL Organic Aromatherapy is proudly endorsed by Beauty Without Cruelty and the Vegan Society — meaning no animal testing and no animal-derived ingredients. Ever.

Soil Organic Aromatherapy Certifications

Fair and Ethical Values

As a Fair for Life certified company, SOiL support fair trade practices, uphold ethical sourcing, and invest in communities across their supply chain.

Soil Organic Aromatherapy Certifications

Safety Starts Within

SOiL fosters a culture of care, training their team regularly and creating a safe, respectful workplace where everyone plays a role in maintaining product safety.

Transparency You Can Rely On

SOiL openly list potential allergens and provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to ensure you’re fully informed about the products you choose.

From SOiL to skin, every product is made with integrity, purpose, and your well-being in mind.

Safe. Ethical. Cruelty-Free. Always.

Sports Nutrition

Sports Nutrition & Supplements

Our Commitment to Quality and Safety

USN is recognized as one of the most rapidly expanding global sports nutrition brands, dedicated to delivering top-tier supplements designed to enhance health, performance, and recovery. This, along with their commitment to the highest quality and safety standards via verifiable audits and certification is why we have selected them as our primary Sports Nutrition Supplier.

Their core mission has always been consistent: to develop science-backed, safe, and effective sports and wellness supplements. Each USN product is developed using the latest peer-reviewed nutritional science and is manufactured following advanced protocols to ensure efficacy and safety.

Trusted Raw Materials and Manufacturing Excellence

USN collaborate with the world’s most reputable raw material suppliers and maintain strict quality standards throughout production. Their products are manufactured in facilities that follow internationally accepted Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and South Africa’s MCC regulations.

To guarantee product safety and purity:

  • They conduct hundreds of lab tests monthly.
  • Ingredients must match the supplier’s Certificate of Analysis (COA).
  • All ingredients meet microbiological and contaminant standards.
  • Final products are tested in independent SANAS-accredited laboratories monthly to verify ingredient quantities match the product label.

The USN Research & Development team works closely with international pharmaceutical experts to ensure formulations are science-driven, label claims are accurate, and packaging complies with all regulatory standards.

Independent Testing for Integrity

To address the challenges in the supplement industry, USN invests heavily in independent testing both locally and abroad. Key quality measures include:

  • Regular testing by LGC/HFL Sports Science in the UK.
  • Screening for banned substances as outlined by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
  • Certification under programs like Informed Choice and Informed Sport, which confirm product safety for professional athletes.

Halaal Certification

USN products are certified Halaal, primarily through:

  • National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT): an internationally accredited body providing trustworthy Halaal certification.
  • South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA): a non-profit representing the Muslim community in Halaal compliance.

Halaal Certifications

Informed Choice & Batch-tested Certification

While a balanced diet is essential, elite athletes often require supplementation to meet increased nutritional demands due to:

  • Limited time to prepare nutrient-dense meals.
  • The need for faster nutrient absorption post-training.
  • Managing caloric intake without excess fat gain.
  • Supplements offer a practical solution for energy, recovery, hydration, and nutrient support during intense training and competition.

WADA Compliance & Supplement Safety

Athletes are solely responsible for ensuring they do not consume banned substances. Risks arise from:

  • Changing WADA guidelines: Some ingredients once allowed may now be prohibited.
  • Cross-contamination: Trace substances from banned items may appear due to shared manufacturing facilities.

Given that the South African supplement industry is not strictly regulated, the ethical burden falls on manufacturers. USN takes this responsibility seriously through:

  1. Scientific formulation reviews by medical professionals and sports scientists.
  2. Raw ingredient certification.
  3. Third-party manufacturing in GMP-compliant labs.
  4. Ongoing audits of production sites.
  5. Temperature-controlled logistics and a secure supply chain.
  6. An auditable chain-of-custody is kept from the point of manufacture to the end customer.
  7. Final product testing at HFL to certify the absence of banned substances.

Advice for Professional Athletes

Evaluate Your Needs

Determine whether a supplement is necessary based on your training goals—whether for energy, performance, or recovery.

Understand the Risks

Familiarize yourself with the WADA list of prohibited substances and select products only from reputable, tested sources.

We strongly encourage elite athletes to only use products that have undergone batch-specific testing through the LGC/HFL Sports Science program. Only use supplements from certified batches if you are subject to drug testing.

To confirm which batches have been tested, or for more details on their rigorous quality assurance process, please contact USN directly or visit their website to view nutritional analyses and certificates of analysis.

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