PRODUCT AUTHENTICATION TIPS
The unrivaled quality of Optimum Nutrition’s products is a key reason why consumers have made us the World’s No.1 selling whey protein powder. The guide below is designed to help consumers in the UK and EU make sure you are getting what you paid for – an authentic Optimum Nutrition product made by our own Manufacturing Plant in the UK.
Check Authentication Tips for products manufactured in the US.
NECKBAND
Gold Standard 100% Whey tubs have a gloss plastic neckband around the lid. Colour will be black or black and gold. Check that this has not been tampered with.
TUB DESIGN
Gold Standard 100% Whey Tubs (UK and EU) have a circular indentation on the bottom. There is also a line running through the middle.
VACUUM SEAL
Optimum Nutrition protein tubs have a cardboard vacuum barrier that helps hold powder in place during shipping. This gloss white protective disk should be stuck to top of the tub. Check that seal has not been tampered with.Gold Standard 100% Whey tubs have a gloss plastic neckband around the lid. Colour will be black or black and gold. Check that this has not been tampered with.
FILL SIZE
Due to vacuum packing the tub may appear to be two-thirds full when opened. This is normal as the powder settles and does not impact on or decrease the weight or number of serves listed on the label.
SCOOP
Gold Standard 100% Whey tubs (UK & EU) now contain a clear plastic scoop. There is no branding on this.
*This is a recent changeover from prior use of gold scoops. You may still find these gold scoops in your tubs in the short term.
BATCH NUMBER AND DATE
Every Optimum Nutrition product will display a printed Batch Number and Date. The Best Before Date and Batch Codes are located on the should of the tub or the rear of the large bags. They will be printed in yellow ink on the tubs and black ink on the bags for UK and EU products.
• BBE : 00/0000 (month / year)
• BATCH : 0000000
• 00:00 0000 (further site identification)