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Research peptide supplier red flags

Ten signs a peptide vendor isn't worth the risk, and what a trustworthy supplier does instead.

Disclosure: this site is published by Bluum LLC, the company behind Bluum Peptides, our top pick. Use the checklist below to judge any supplier, including us.

Red flagWhat good looks like
No COA, or "COA on request"Public reports for every lot
COA without a lot numberReport lot matches the vial label
No lab name or report numberNamed independent lab you can check
HPLC purity onlyHPLC purity plus mass-spec identity
Every lot is "99.9%"Real, varying results, including misses
Dosing advice or human-use claimsStrict research-use-only position
No company name or addressLegal entity, address, reachable support
No shipping cutoff or trackingStated same-day cutoff and tracking
Payment only by untraceable methodsSecure, encrypted checkout
No written refund or damage policyPublished policy with clear reporting windows

How Bluum handles these

Bluum publishes reports for every lot on sale (including five lots under 98% purity), names its labs, tests every peptide lot for HPLC purity and mass-spec identity, sells only for research use to buyers 21+, and lists its legal name, address, shipping and refund policies. Damaged or incorrect shipments must be reported within 48 hours of delivery.

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Research use only. Research peptides are laboratory reagents for in vitro and analytical research. They are not drugs, supplements or cosmetics and are not for human or veterinary use. Nothing on this site is dosing or medical advice. Buyers must be 21+.

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