Trust & Compliance
Transparency about how we operate. No hidden methods, no undisclosed incentives.
How We Score
Every product and vendor on Kratom Test receives a Transparency Score from 0 to 100. This score is computed algorithmically from structured laboratory data — not editorial opinion.
Lab Testing & Accreditation
Frequency of third-party testing, lab ISO 17025 certification status, and accreditation level. Products tested by DEA-licensed or ISO-certified labs score higher.
Batch-to-Batch Consistency
Statistical variance in alkaloid percentages across consecutive batches. Lower variance indicates more reliable sourcing and manufacturing.
Voluntary Disclosure
Completeness of COA data shared: alkaloid profiles, heavy metals, microbials, pesticides. Full-panel COAs score higher than alkaloid-only reports.
Safety Compliance
Pass/fail record for heavy metals, microbial counts, and pesticide residues against established safety thresholds.
Scores update automatically when new batch data is ingested. Grade thresholds: A (80–100), B (60–79), C (40–59), D/F (<40). Historical scores are preserved for trend analysis.
How We Make Money
Kratom Test is funded through affiliate commissions from vendor product links. When you purchase a product through one of our clearly labeled affiliate links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Revenue principles
- Affiliate relationships are never factored into transparency scores or analysis.
- Vendors cannot pay for higher scores, preferential placement, or suppressed risk flags.
- Affiliate links are only displayed after the structured data analysis has been shown.
- Every affiliate link is explicitly labeled as such.
- We track and disclose which vendors have affiliate partnerships.
If a vendor with an affiliate relationship receives a low score or risk flags, those indicators are displayed without modification.
Lab Methodology
All data on this platform originates from Certificates of Analysis (COAs) issued by third-party laboratories. We do not perform independent testing.
Alkaloid Analysis
Labs typically use HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) to quantify mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, speciogynine, paynantheine, and other alkaloids. Results are reported as weight percentages.
Heavy Metal Testing
ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) is the standard method for detecting lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium. Results compared against USP <232> thresholds.
Microbial Testing
Plating and PCR-based methods test for E. coli, Salmonella, total aerobic count, and yeast/mold. Thresholds follow USP <2021> guidelines.
Lab Credibility Assessment
We evaluate labs on ISO 17025 certification, DEA licensing, state accreditation, and statistical consistency of their reported results across multiple vendors.
Cross-lab comparisons should be interpreted cautiously. Methodological differences between laboratories can produce varying results for the same sample.
Affiliate Disclosure
Kratom Test participates in affiliate programs with select kratom vendors. This means we may earn a commission when you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase. Affiliate links are always clearly labeled with "(affiliate link)" text.
What this means for you: The price you pay is the same whether or not you use our affiliate link. We only partner with vendors who provide verifiable COA data. An affiliate partnership does not guarantee a favorable score.
Disclosure placement: Affiliate links appear only after analysis content (score breakdowns, lab results, risk indicators) has been presented. They are never placed before or alongside scoring data.
If you have concerns about our affiliate practices, contact us at transparency@kratomtest.org.
Data Disclaimer
Important Notice
This platform provides informational analysis based on third-party laboratory data. It does not provide medical advice, dosage recommendations, or treatment guidance.
- All analyses reference third-party laboratory reports only. We do not independently verify lab results.
- Transparency scores are algorithmic assessments of data quality and completeness, not product quality endorsements.
- COA data may contain errors originating from the issuing laboratory.
- Historical data may not reflect current product formulations or manufacturing processes.
- Risk flags indicate statistical anomalies — they do not constitute safety determinations.
- Consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions.
By using this platform, you acknowledge that Kratom Test is a data aggregation and analysis service. We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of the information presented.