Product authentication tips

We know that quality is as important to you as it is to us. Use the tips on this page to help authenticate original Optimum Nutrition made products.

Neck Bands and
Stickers Removal

As part of our continued sustainability effort, we are removing the black plastic neck band and gold hologram from tubs of Gold Standard 100% Whey. This is a transition process so you may receive a tub with or without the neck band depending on where or when you purchase.
Other products that have black, silver or clear plastic neck bands will also be removed in the future.

TUB DESIGN

The crease on the bottom of U.S. made tubs of protein is a mold mark from plastic thermoforming. It looks the same on every tub and is normal. Tubs produced in the U.K. have a circular indentation without a line running across the bottom. This is normal for European made tubs. 

DATES ET CODES DE LOT

Au bas ou sur le côté des pots de protéine, tu trouveras une impression à jet d'encre indiquant la date de fabrication, la date d'expiration et le code de lot. Les produits en poudre ont une durée de conservation de 2 ans, donc les dates doivent être séparées par 2 ans. Sur les bouteilles de capsules, de comprimés et de gélules, les dates et le code de lot sont imprimés sur le côté en blanc.

INTERNATIONAL AUTHENTICITY

Our products vary slightly from region to region in design, formulation, and features. Please check the links below for your local region's Authentication Tips: 
Europe Authentication 
Russia Authentication 
India Authentication 
Latin America Authentication 

NEW LOOK, SAME TRUSTED QUALITY

On the bottom or side of protein tubs you’ll find ink jet printing listing a manufacture date, expiration date and batch code. Powdered products have a 2-year shelf life, so the dates should be 2 years apart. On bottles of capsules, tablets and softgels, the dates and batch code are printed on the side in white. 

INTERNATIONAL AUTHENTICITY

Tubs of Gold Standard 100% Whey have a gold hologram seal on the black plastic neck band. Platinum series products have a clear neck band with silver hologram. Other powdered products have either black, silver, or clear plastic neck bands without holograms.