Industry Confirms Collagen Peptides Safety Amid Questionable Report

Leading collagen peptide producers, organized through regional associations including GMIA, GME, GMAP, and SAGMA under GROW (Gelatin Representatives of the World), reaffirm the impeccable safety and quality of collagen peptides following a Clean Label Project white paper. GROW welcomes dialogue with the association while highlighting methodological flaws in the report titled "The true content and faces behind America's best-selling collagen."

Rigorous Safety Standards Upheld

• Members prioritize consumer health through comprehensive compliance:
• Production follows strict regulations like EC No. 853/2004 covering raw materials to finished product
• Testing adheres to FDA Food Chemical Codex FCC 10, EU 853/2004 & 1881/2006, and regional standards for contaminants
• Raw materials from porcine, bovine, and fish sources come from registered slaughterhouses certified fit for human consumption by veterinarians
• GRAS status confirmed by U.S. FDA; safety endorsed by WHO and EFSA

These measures guarantee traceable, safe collagen peptides delivering full health benefits in foods and supplements.

Addressing Heavy Metals Context

Heavy metals occur naturally in air, water, and soil, present in many foods. Regulatory limits—far above typical measurable levels—protect consumers. Producers consistently meet these thresholds.

Critique of Clean Label Project Methodology

The white paper tested 28 multi-ingredient retail products, not pure collagen peptides. Conclusions apply to finished goods, not isolated collagen content. Natural Products Association labeled it "fearmongering and misinformation," citing undisclosed donors, non-peer-reviewed methods, and incomplete transparency.

GROW upholds collagen peptides' safety record, inviting constructive dialogue to ensure consumers access science-based facts.