Let’s Talk About Lead, Testing, and Truth in Nutrition

When a recent article about lead in protein powders started circulating, we heard from a lot of you.

You asked the right questions — the kind that show you care about what you put in your body.

We do too.

So let’s talk about what’s actually true, what’s missing from the conversation, and where FORALL® stands.

We Take Testing Seriously. Really Seriously.

FORALL® protein is produced in the European Union under Infant-Grade quality standards — among the highest standards in the world.
That means our product isn’t just tested once; it’s continually screened by external, accredited laboratories for:

• Heavy metals (like lead and mercury)

• Pesticides and mycotoxins

• Veterinary drugs

• Dioxins, nitrates, and even radioactivity

These aren’t casual “clean label” claims — they’re part of strict EU regulations that govern food safety, including:

• Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006 (contaminants)

• Regulation (EC) No. 396/2005 (pesticides)
  

• Regulation (Euratom) 2016/52 (radioactivity)

In short: Europe’s standards aren’t just higher than the U.S. — they’re in a completely different league.

That’s exactly why we source and manufacture there.

Here’s What That Actually Means

Our science and testing are based on the incredibly strict Infant-Grade EU regulations.
To put that in perspective:

• In the European Union, the maximum threshold for lead consumption per day is 0.084 mcg/kg.
  

• Consumer Reports set their tolerance level (however they derived it) at 0.5mcg/day
  

That means the lead tolerance of Consumer Reports is roughly 600% more lead exposure than the allowable maximum FORALL protein is produced against in the EU.

When we say we test rigorously — we mean it.

Because we love you =)

The Truth: Toxins Exist in Everything

Here’s the part most headlines skip:

Lead — and many other naturally occurring elements — are found in many natural foods, even those labeled “organic.”

You could exceed the so-called “Consumer Reports daily lead limit” by eating two organic bananas, a serving of wild-caught salmon, or that $20 bar of rainforest dark chocolate you love so much.

Nature isn’t the enemy.

Dishonesty is.

Perspective Matters

The recent headlines painted the entire industry with one brush.

Yes, some brands cut corners — but others are run by people working tirelessly to create better products in an imperfect world.

We love those people. We applaud them. And we encourage everyone to educate themselves before condemning an entire category based on a single article.

We’re not here to throw stones.

We’re here to support as many people as possible in understanding the whole picture of health, food, and truth.

That means recognizing that:

• Not all contamination is equal.
  

• Some “low lead” products are filled with other harmful additives.
  

• A clean ingredient list often tells you more than any number on a chart.

What Makes FORALL® Protein Powder Different

• One Ingredient. Nothing else. No flavors, fillers, gums, or preservatives.
  

• Rigorous EU Testing. We meet the same safety requirements applied to infant nutrition — the highest consumer safety category in the world.
  

• Third-Party Verification. Independent European labs test our product regularly using accepted global methods.
  

• Transparency. Always. We’ll always tell you what’s in our protein — and just as importantly, what isn’t.
  

Our Promise

We will the good of our customers — always.

You should be able to trust what you’re putting in your body.

That’s why we’ll keep testing, keep improving, and keep telling the truth — even when it’s inconvenient.

Because we test for everything — including honesty.

That’s what you deserve.

We’re FORALL® — and we’re here to make the cleanest, most truthful nutrition on earth.