Red flags on the product
- No mg amount, or a vague one ("extra strength", "max") instead of milligrams per tablet.
- No batch or lot number — without one, there's no way to tie the pack to a lab test.
- Broken, re-taped or missing seals, or blister packs that look tampered with.
- No manufacturer name or contact details anywhere on the pack.
- No warnings — legitimate 7-OH labels carry 21+, dependence and "keep away from children" warnings.
- Misspellings, blurry printing, or packaging that doesn't match the brand's other products.
Red flags on the lab report
- No COA at all, or a seller who won't share one.
- A COA whose batch number doesn't match your pack.
- Potency results only, with no contaminant testing.
- No lab name or accreditation, or the lab can't find the report.
The full walkthrough is in how to read a COA.
Red flags on the seller
- Health claims. Anyone saying 7-OH treats pain, anxiety, withdrawal or anything else is breaking the rules — 7-OH isn't approved by the FDA for any use. If they'll fudge that, they'll fudge the label.
- No age check. A seller who'll sell to anyone isn't following the other rules either.
- Ships anywhere. Selling into states that ban 7-OH is a sign the seller ignores the law.
- Prices that are too good to be true for the mg claimed. Compare the price per mg with established brands.
- No physical business details, no returns policy, and no way to reach a person.
What to buy instead
Stick with established brands, clearly labeled mg amounts, intact seals and a seller who'll show you the COA. That's the standard we hold ourselves to: every product we carry is third-party lab tested, sold 21+ only and never shipped where it's restricted. Compare the brands we carry, or ask us for any product's COA.
This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. 7-OH is not approved by the FDA for any use, and laws change often — check the current rules where you live.