The Truth About “Organic” Labels in Supplements

Nov 5, 2025

Why Antioxi Is No Longer Certified Organic by Antioxi

Why Antioxi Moved Beyond Labels and What You Gain From It

We didn’t lose organic certification.
We outgrew it.

Here’s why that’s a win for you.

For years, Antioxi carried the green “Certified Organic” seal with pride. But after years inside the supplement industry testing, auditing, and manufacturing across three continents we realized something few brands will ever say out loud:

Organic certification matters for apples. Not extracts.

When you’re working with concentrated nutraceuticals - powders, actives, bioavailable compounds - the lab decides purity, not the paperwork. Once you extract and standardize a mushroom, what matters isn’t the farm - it’s the data.

The Science: Why “Organic” Doesn’t Apply to Extracted Nutraceuticals

When you eat a fresh apple, the “organic” label matters because you’re consuming the whole tissue, peel, pulp, and all, where pesticide residues or synthetic fertilizers can remain.

But supplements and nutraceuticals go through multiple chemical and physical transformations that completely change the substrate. In other words, the final material is no longer the farm’s product; it’s the lab’s.

Extraction Alters Molecular Identity
Hot-water, ethanol, or enzymatic extraction isolates target compounds such as β-glucans, triterpenes, and phenolics. These molecules are separated from fibers, starches, and cell walls. The original “organic” plant matrix no longer exists in the final powder.
Concentration Removes Residues
Through filtration, evaporation, and spray-drying, nearly all non-polar agricultural residues are eliminated. What remains is a standardized active fraction measured in parts per million (ppm) precision not something an organic audit can meaningfully evaluate.
Safety Comes from Analytical Chemistry, Not Farming Method
Modern labs use ICP-MS and HPLC to quantify heavy metals, microbial load, and bioactive concentration. These are objective, quantifiable markers of safety and efficacy. Organic certification doesn’t test for any of them.
Bioavailability Is Determined Post-Processing
The way compounds interact with human physiology absorption, metabolism, receptor binding depends on extraction parameters (temperature, solvent, molecular weight), not on soil composition.

So we made the call: stop paying certifiers, start paying scientists.

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0:01 I heard a story recently, a story about a tree

0:02 You see this tree

0:03 Wanted to prove it was beautiful by wrapping itself in these ribbons

0:08 And every year it would add a new ribbon

0:10 And it was greener and more bright and more radiant than the next

0:13 Until one year

0:14 A strong wind came and ripped all those ribbons off that tree

0:18 And you see

0:19 What people were looking at when they're looking at that tree

0:22 Weren't the missing ribbons no, it was in fact

0:23 Weren't the missing ribbons no, it was in fact

0:24 The strength of that tree that was growing underneath all along

0:27 And I guess that's what this moment is for us

0:30 The moment that we let go of the organic certification ribbon

0:32 The moment that we let go of the organic certification ribbon

0:34 But let me explain to you guys why

0:35 You see, organic means something when you bite into an apple

0:37 You see, organic means something when you bite into an apple

0:39 Right, you look at it, you think about how it was grown

0:42 How it was nurtured, how it was picked, shipped

0:45 Bought in that store, and when you bite into it

0:46 Bought in that store, and when you bite into it

0:48 It's alive, it's whole, it's unaltered

0:50 Yeah, that's where organic matters

0:52 But we do things a little differently because we take this apple

0:55 And we strip it apart piece by piece

0:57 To uncover how it truly works inside

1:00 So let me show you why the word organic

1:03 Doesn't mean what you think it means for a company like ours

1:05 Doesn't mean what you think it means for a company like ours

1:06 With just one of the many steps that we undertake, the extraction

1:09 With just one of the many steps that we undertake, the extraction

1:10 When we extract, we take an apple like this, a plant, or a mushroom

1:15 And we don't just grind it into a powder

1:17 Well, we use hot water, ethanol

1:19 Enzymes to extract those active ingredients

1:22 That really make it special

1:24 And by doing that we leave all those other things behind

1:27 The fibers, the starches, the cell walls

1:29 The fibers, the starches, the cell walls

1:30 I guess the things that an organic order would be looking at when

1:33 It considers what organic is

1:34 It considers what organic is

1:35 So when you think about it, what remains isn't the plant anymore, it's

1:39 It's the pure essence of what made it special to begin with

1:41 And the logical next step is to think, well

1:44 I guess it doesn't really matter what soil it grew on

1:46 Because what actually matters

1:47 Is the science behind the extraction itself

1:50 And I wanna point out another thing because we've been learning

1:52 About this for the years that we've been in the business

1:54 If you think about it, you could buy

1:56 A supplement that is 90% fillers, maltodextrin, you know, only 10% apple

2:01 And that's organic certified

2:02 So what does that tell you

2:03 Well it tells you that organic certification is missing something

2:06 Cause it doesn't care about the final ingredient, only cares about the

2:09 Initial step

2:10 But that step no longer matters when you have a final

2:12 Supplement in your hand

2:13 So yes, we were organic certified for a few years

2:14 So yes, we were organic certified for a few years

2:17 We're still learning the ropes

2:19 But now I think it's important that we explain what we found

2:22 And educate our customers just as we're learning ourselves

2:25 That organic

2:26 Really doesn't make sense for a company selling nutraceuticals

2:29 Or supplements

2:30 But our blog goes in more detail

2:31 But our blog goes in more detail

2:32 So if you want to read more about it, understand

2:34 The real science behind it

2:36 And maybe see how organic

2:37 Compares to the antioxi approach and where we overlap

2:40 And what we might do to go beyond it

2:42 Then please do have a read

2:43 I think the important thing is that even though we still buy

2:46 From those same organic farms we used before to be organic certified

2:50 We will no longer hold the certified charter

2:51 We will no longer hold the certified charter

2:52 As we look forward

2:54 At proving the science that's in the extract itself

What This Means for You

1. You Save More.

We haven’t raised prices in two years. Dropping redundant certification costs means we can keep it that way. Every pound we don’t spend on bureaucracy gets reinvested into testing, R&D, and stable pricing.

2. You Get Products Faster.

Without months of certification lag, we can launch new formulas quicker, test more batches, and respond to research in real time. Less admin = more innovation.

3. You Get Global-Standard Quality.

We now operate in multiple markets the UK, USA, and France. That means our products meet (and often exceed) the testing and compliance standards of three regions, not one.

4. You Get Data, Not Decorations.

“Certified Organic” doesn’t test for heavy metals, microbes, or potency.
We do. Every batch. Every time.
Our labs verify:

Beta-glucans & α-glucans
Heavy metals
PAHs & EtO
Microbial safety
Active-compound potency

That’s not a logo. That’s proof.

5-Second Key Takeaways

✅ “Certified Organic” doesn’t automatically mean cleaner, safer, or more effective.
✅ Antioxi still sources organically farmed, non-GMO ingredients only the paperwork changed.
✅ We invest in third-party testing, verified potency, and transparency instead of bureaucracy.

The Organic Myth

We used to think organic certification = cleanest, safest, highest quality.
Here’s what reality taught us:

Organic ≠ Safer. Certification covers how something’s grown, not what’s actually inside it.
Global Certification = Red Tape. Different auditors, fees, and rules per region. Adds cost, not quality
Testing > Labeling. A report from an ISO-accredited lab beats a green sticker every day of the week.

Requirement	Organic Certification	Antioxi Approach
Organic farming	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Non-GMO ingredients	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Pesticide-free sourcing	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Heavy metal & contaminant testing	❌ Not required	✅ ISO-accredited labs for every batch
Potency verification	❌ Not required	✅ Lab-verified active compounds per batch
Transparency	⚠️ Minimal	✅ Full Certificates of Analysis published
Manufacturing standards	⚠️ GMP recommended	✅ GMP & NSF compliance guaranteed

We didn’t lower the bar -> we raised it.

What Hasn’t Changed

Our farms: still organic, non-GMO, and pesticide-free.
Our formulas: still pure mushroom extracts, verified by batch.
Our standards: still GMP + NSF compliant.

Only the paperwork has changed, not the product.

How You Benefit

✅ Stable Pricing - because you shouldn’t pay for bureaucracy.
✅ Faster Innovation - because supplements should evolve as science does.
✅ Global Quality Control - because your health deserves international standards.
✅ Radical Transparency - because proof > promise.

Choosing the Right Mushroom Supplement

Quality matters with mushrooms.

✅ Look for extracts made from the fruiting body (not just mycelium)
✅ Verified beta-glucan content and third-party lab testing
✅ Avoid products with fillers or artificial additives

At Antioxi, we prioritise your safety with lab-tested extracts to deliver consistent results.

👉Book a Free Consultation with Us.👈 Our team can help you determine the best approach for your needs.

The End of Labels. The Start of Real Transparency.

We’re not here to impress certifiers.
We’re here to earn your trust.

The “Certified Organic” logo got us started - but proof will take us further.

We believe quality isn’t printed. It’s proven.
That’s why we replaced outdated seals with real science.

Because you don’t buy supplements for a label.
You buy them for what they do.

TL;DR

Organic certification is costly and inconsistent. Antioxi still sources organic ingredients but invests in testing, potency verification, and transparency instead of bureaucracy. You get proven purity, safety, and efficacy, no green logos required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Antioxi mushroom supplements still organic?

While we no longer carry the official “Certified Organic” label, all our mushrooms are sourced from farms that meet organic farming standards, non-GMO, pesticide-free, and sustainably grown.

Why did Antioxi stop using organic certifications?

Global organic certification is costly, inconsistent, and doesn’t measure supplement purity or potency. We chose to invest in third-party testing and transparency instead.

What makes Antioxi mushroom supplements different from certified organic products?

We test every batch for heavy metals, microbial contamination, and active compounds. You get science-backed verification, not just a label.

How does Antioxi ensure the quality of its mushroom supplements?

All ingredients undergo ISO-accredited lab testing. We publish Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) for every batch, verifying potency, purity, and safety.

Do Antioxi supplements contain pesticides or GMOs?

No. We source from farms that follow organic practices, avoiding synthetic pesticides and GMOs.

Will removing the organic label affect the efficacy of the Antioxi's supplements?

Absolutely not. The active compounds in our mushrooms remain identical. Only the paperwork changed.

Does Antioxi still follow GMP standards?

Yes. All supplements are manufactured in GMP-compliant facilities, exceeding industry standards to guarantee safety, purity, and potency.

Can I trust Antioxi’s labeling without the organic logo?

Yes. We focus on data over declarations. Full lab reports (available for download) and transparency give you proof of quality.

How does this change benefit me as a customer?

By removing costly organic certification burdens, we:

Keep prices more stable
Focus resources on testing and innovation
Deliver verified, potent, and contaminant-free supplements

What are the benefits of Antioxi’s lab-tested mushroom supplements?

Our supplements provide verified potency, heavy metal-free ingredients, and microbial safety, giving you the benefits of organic mushrooms without relying on a certification sticker.

The Truth About “Organic” Labels in Supplements

Why Antioxi Moved Beyond Labels and What You Gain From It

Watch This Quick Video

What This Means for You

1. You Save More.

2. You Get Products Faster.

3. You Get Global-Standard Quality.

4. You Get Data, Not Decorations.

5-Second Key Takeaways

The Organic Myth

What Hasn’t Changed

How You Benefit

The End of Labels. The Start of Real Transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

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