Double R Labs

Public 7-category testing rubric grade plus disclosed testing methods plus a named third-party lab. The full range is gated on the vendor publicly naming the tests they run; a high rubric grade without disclosure caps at 18 of 40.

Reflects FDA actions, payment-processor issues, ownership uncertainty, closures, and editorial audit notes the vendor-risk monitor has surfaced. A recent published COA earns a small bonus on top of the operational base.

Vendor age. 5+ years of operation earns full points; 1 year or less earns minimal credit. Absent foundedYear earns a neutral default; absence of data is not proof of risk.

Editorial tier assignment based on documentation completeness, response to corrections, and presence of verifiable business address. Tier 1 vendors meet the highest bar.

Heuristic check on aggressive discounting. Reasonable codes (<=25%) earn full points; 25-40% earns half; >40% off list often signals inventory clearance or churn and earns zero.