What Is a Batch COA? How to Read Creatine Gummy Lab Tests (COA & WADA Results Explained)

What Is a Batch COA? How to Read Creatine Gummy Lab Tests (COA & WADA Results Explained)

A lot of people ask what a “batch COA” actually proves. Short answer: it’s the paper trail that shows your creatine gummies truly contain creatine monohydrate at the dose on the label—and that the batch was screened for banned stuff. This guide keeps it simple and real.

Quick answer (why this matters)

A batch COA (Certificate of Analysis) is a lab report tied to a specific lot number of your creatine gummies. It confirms:

    • Identity & dose (e.g., ~3 g creatine per serving) by an analytical method like HPLC.
    • Purity & safety checks (e.g., microbes/heavy metals, depending on scope).
    • Banned-substance screening if the brand sends the batch for testing under WADA-style programs.

For Elevate, you can see both pieces for a recent batch:

    • An HPLC assay from ACS Laboratories showing ~3.27 g creatine per 3-gummy serving (meets the 3 g label within typical ±10% assay tolerance). 

Elevate HPLC Test Results

    • A HASTA (Australian) drug screening certificate showing no WADA-prohibited substances detected (ND) for the same batch (290824-01). 

Elevate WADA Banned Substance Test Results

That’s what trust looks like on paper.

What a batch COA covers (and what it doesn’t)

Covers:

    • The exact batch/lot you’re holding (match the number on your jar).
    • The active ingredient (here: creatine monohydrate).
    • The assayed amount per unit and per serving.
    • The method used (e.g., HPLC, considered a gold-standard technique for actives).

Doesn’t automatically cover:

    • Every safety test under the sun. Labs test what the brand orders. That’s why Elevate pairs the HPLC potency COA and a banned-substance screen on finished gummies. 

How to read a creatine gummies COA

1. Lot/Batch number: Should match your product (e.g., 290824-01).

2. Method & lab: Look for HPLC and a reputable lab. (Elevate used ACS Laboratories, with HPLC on gummies.)

3. Assay result vs label: COA shows ~1.09 g per gummy (3 gummies = ~3.27 g/serving)—that aligns with a 3 g claim (within ±10% acceptance noted by the lab).

4. Sign-off & date: Make sure it’s recent and signed by an analytical scientist. 

5. Banned-substance screen: Check a separate certificate if provided. For Elevate’s gummies, HASTA (NATA-accredited) reports ND (no prohibited substances detected) using method MS123. 

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Why two docs? Potency (HPLC COA) proves how much creatine you get. The HASTA screen addresses what’s not in there (WADA-prohibited compounds). You want both if you’re a tested athlete—or just picky about quality. 

HPLC testing at ACS 

HPLC separates and quantifies actives with high precision. On gummies, it confirms creatine monohydrate content per gummy and per serving.

Elevate’s sample: “Creatine Monohydrate Gummies – Mini Pack 30 Gummies – Batch 290824-01.” The COA states Active Content 1.09 g/gummy and 3.27 g/serving (3 gummies) and notes the sample is consistent with a 3 g per serving claim (±10%). 

ACS performed the assay and reported final results with scientist sign-off. (Note for quality nerds: ACS is ISO/IEC 17025 capable work; the separate HASTA report explicitly shows NATA ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation on the screening side.) 

What “NATA ISO/IEC 17025” means for you

ISO/IEC 17025 is the global bar for lab competence. In Australia, NATA accredits labs against this standard. On the HASTA certificate, you’ll see NATA accreditation listed with ND for WADA substances in Elevate’s gummies (batch 290824-01, dated 11 Nov 2024). That’s independent proof the testing lab has the systems and validation to do the job right. 

WADA compliance, the simple way

    • Creatine itself is not prohibited by WADA.
    • The real risk is contamination from other ingredients or shared lines.
    • A HASTA screening certificate stating “no prohibited substance detected (ND)” lowers that risk for your exact batch. Keep a copy with your training log—handy for club or federation queries. 

Do gummies work like powder if the COA is clean?

Yes. Your muscles don’t care if creatine arrives as a scoop or a gummy. If the COA shows ~3 g creatine monohydrate per serving, and you take it daily, you’ll saturate muscle stores over time. The big wins:

    • Consistency (gummies are easy to take every day).
    • Verified dose (COA proves you’re actually getting what the label says). 

How Elevate handles batch COAs (and how to verify yours)

    • Potency COA (HPLC): Confirms creatine monohydrate per gummy and per serving. For batch 290824-01, the COA shows ~3.27 g per 3-gummy serving. 
    • Banned-substance screening (HASTA): For the same batch, the HASTA certificate reports ND against WADA using MS123, with NATA ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation noted. 
    • U.S. manufacturing & GMP: We produce in the U.S. under GMP controls and keep documentation aligned so the paper trail from plant to lab is clean.
    • How you can check:
      • Match batch/lot on your jar to the COA and HASTA certificate.
      • Confirm method (HPLC) and result (~3 g/serving ± normal assay tolerance). 
      • File the PDFs with your training notes for peace of mind. 

Common myths about COAs

“Any COA is fine.”

Not really. You want a batch-specific COA (not a generic “typical” spec sheet). It should reference your lot number and list method + result.

“Banned-substance testing is overkill.”

Tell that to athletes who’ve lost starts over a contaminated supplement. For Elevate’s gummies, the HASTA ND result is exactly the reassurance tested athletes want.

“Gummies can’t be dosed accurately.”

That’s what testing is for. The HPLC COA shows ~1.09 g per gummy and ~3.27 g per 3 gummies, matching the label claim.

FAQ

What’s the sweet-spot dose for daily use?

Most lifters and field athletes do well with ~3 g creatine monohydrate daily (that’s why Elevate standardizes per serving around 3 g and verifies with HPLC). 

I’m in a WADA pool—what should I keep on file?

    • Your product label (showing batch/lot).
    • The HPLC potency COA for that batch. 
    • The HASTA certificate showing ND for WADA substances. 

Do I need to load?

Optional. Daily ~3 g gets you there in a few weeks. If you want speed, load, then maintain with 3 g. The big lever is consistency.

The takeaway

If you want clean, effective creatine gummies, ask for:

    • A batch COA with HPLC results that match the label (around 3 g per serving).
    • A banned-substance screen (e.g., HASTA) showing ND for WADA substances, with NATA ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

That combo gives you the dose you paid for and the confidence to train hard.

Why athletes pick Elevate

    • Batch COA: HPLC-verified creatine content for each lot of gummies. (Example: ~3.27 g/serving on batch 290824-01.) 
    • WADA-compliant screen: HASTA ND result on the same batch. 
    • U.S. manufacturing, GMP controls: Clean process, clear paper trail.
    • Simple dose: 3 g creatine monohydrate per daily serving—easy to stay consistent.

Ready to train without the guesswork? Try Elevate Creatine Gummies—chew your 3 g, check the COA, glance at the HASTA ND, and get back to lifting.

Written by:
Dillon Hayford - Founder, Elevate Supplements

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FAQs

Supplementing 3g creatine daily is sufficient to increase and maintain elevated muscle creatine stores. Muscle creatine stores will incrementally increase over 28 days. Users will notice its benefits within 4 weeks of consistent supplementation (1).

Elevate’s creatine gummies are sour blue raspberry flavour, which comes from real natural fruit extract. There are no artificial sweeteners used in our product.

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Quality is our biggest consideration. We feel that consumers should trust that what they’re putting into their body is safe, effective and free from harmful additives or contaminants.

For us, this includes manufacturing in an FDA-approved and GMP certified manufacturing facility. Independent product testing at accredited Australian laboratories for creatine quantity and WADA banned substances. All our test results are made public.

We’re proud of our product and love to share the considerations we take in every step of the process. We urge other brands to demonstrate similar diligence to help others improve their health.

Elevate’s creatine gummies are a creatine monohydrate supplement made powerfully simple and practical.

You can take Elevate’s creatine gummies at any time and anywhere! To use, enjoy 3 gummies for a 3-gram serving of creatine monohydrate. We recommend users to stay hydrated and exercise regularly.

A ‘loading phase’ is a common approach to creatine supplementation where users take 20 g per day for a week to quickly increase muscle creatine stores. 

While this method shows short-term benefits, research shows that long-term supplementation of just 3 g per day is just as effective for maintaining elevated creatine levels (1). 

After 4 weeks of daily supplementation a lower 3 g does is sufficient to achieve the same results, making it a more sustainable and cost-effective approach (2).

Credible bodies recommended habitual low dosage (e.g. 3g) creatine ingestion for long term benefit.

The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) regards creatine as safe and concludes it to be the most beneficial sports supplement available. Creatine is the most researched supplements, consistently shown to be an effective supplement that is safe when used as directed. 

Elevate's creatine gummies are tested for creatine content by an Australian Laboratory and all test results are available publicly via Elevate Lab.

Elevate's creatine gummies are tested for banned substances by an Australian Laboratory and all test results are available publicly via Elevate Lab.