EDITORIAL METHODOLOGY

How we review a peptide COA.

Compound IQ uses the same seven evidence categories for every public-document review. The score measures what the reviewed certificate documents—not whether a compound is safe, effective, approved, or suitable for use.

WHAT WE ARE—AND ARE NOT

An editorial document framework, not a laboratory.

Unless a review explicitly says otherwise, Compound IQ did not select the sample, purchase the tested vial, commission the analysis, or independently verify that the submitted material represents every unit in a supplier’s inventory.

We read the certificate, open available laboratory or supplier records, transcribe the reported methods and results, calculate clearly labeled comparisons when useful, and keep missing evidence visible.

THE SEVEN-CATEGORY CHECK

One framework for every report.

01

Identity

Does the report test what the submitted material is, and does it state the analytical method?

02

Purity

Does it report chromatographic purity with a named method rather than only repeat a label claim?

03

Measured quantity

Was vial or sample content measured, with units, instead of listing the nominal amount?

04

Lot traceability

Can the certificate be connected to a specific lot, sample ID, report number, and supplier record?

05

Sterility

When present, what sterility or microbial method, specification, and result are reported?

06

Endotoxin

Is there a quantitative endotoxin result, unit, method, sensitivity, or acceptance limit?

07

Contaminants

Which metals, solvents, adulterants, or other analytes were actually screened?

HOW COVERAGE IS COUNTED

Three statuses. No points for branding.

Covered

The certificate reports a result and enough method or traceability detail to evaluate that category.

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Limited

Some evidence appears, but an important detail—such as a clear current-lot match—is incomplete.

Missing

The reviewed document does not report the category. We do not infer a result from marketing copy.

PUBLICATION STANDARD

Source, separate, disclose, correct.

  1. Open the primary evidence.

    We link the certificate and any available laboratory-verification or supplier record so readers can inspect the source.

  2. Separate results from interpretation.

    Reported values stay distinct from our calculations, context, and limitations.

  3. Disclose commercial relationships.

    Affiliate links are labeled near the relevant content and do not add coverage points.

  4. Accept documented corrections.

    Companies and readers can send a current lot document or factual correction to compoundiqresearch@gmail.com.

SEE THE METHOD IN PRACTICE

Compare the public review library.

Every review uses this framework and keeps its source documents, commercial relationship, and unresolved questions visible.