{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) batch testing refers to the examination of numerous samples for a specific item via athlete's blood, urine etc. This approach streamlines the assessment of a substantial quantity of samples while upholding consistent and precise testing protocols. It forms a crucial component of anti-doping initiatives aimed at preserving the integrity of sport competitions by identifying and discouraging athletes from using banned substances or methods."}]}]}

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). In 1999, an international independent agency was founded to spearhead a global effort for drug-free sports. WADA operates through an equal partnership between The Sport Movement and the world's governments, in terms of both governance and funding."}]}]}

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"WADA provide accreditation to products that have been screened for WADA's list of banned substances and product quality control; however, they do not certify or endorse manufacturers on their products. HASTA is the first Australian company to provide certification on products that comply with WADA's banned substance list and pure of contaminants for safe consumption. Informed Sport is a global organisation providing certification for supplements that have been analysed for over 250 banned substances as well as substances that pose a threat in respect to product contamination."}]}]}

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Certifying a product goes beyond mere testing; it entails verifying the manufacturing quality controls in operation. When a product bears the \"HASTA Certified\" seal on its packaging, it signifies that every batch has undergone testing for more than 200 substances prohibited by WADA."}]}]}

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Human and Supplement Testing Australia (HASTA). HASTA is the first commercial entity in Australia to test products for WADA banned substances, and has now formally introduced its certification program."}]}]}

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Products that are WADA batch tested can be assumed safe for consumption; however, unlike HASTA and Informed Sport, WADA does not certify or endorse the manufacturers' products."}]}]}

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Aid Station offers a variety of WADA batch tested, HASTA, Informed Sport certified and other 3rd party tested products from various brands that feature batch tested items on individual products or across their entire range."}]}]}

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Supplement companies can voluntarily opt for Informed Sport certification for some or all of their products. Certified products can display the Informed Sport logo or descriptor on their packaging. When athletes spot the Informed Sport mark, they can be confident that the product has undergone thorough screening for banned substances, which ensures that it's safe for use."}]}]}

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Informed Sport is an international program for testing and certifying supplements. It offers athletes confidence by ensuring products with the Informed Sport mark undergo testing for banned substances and meet high-quality standards. Every batch is tested before market release, and ongoing blind tests are conducted post-certification to maintain product integrity and safety."}]}]}