STAND FOR TRANSPARENCY IN
WHAT WE EAT

Every time you buy food or supplements, you trust that labels are accurate and that the product is safe and compliant. At Bharat Food Check, we work to verify that trust with independent, transparent testing and clear explanations, so consumers can make informed decisions.

This work is not free, and to remain independent — with no undue influence from brands — we rely on multiple sources of funding.

  • How Bharat Food Check Is Funded

To support this work, funding comes from a combination of:

SELF-FUNDING BY THE FOUNDERS

Founders’ self-funding plays an important role in supporting Bharat Food Check’s operations and sustaining independent testing initiatives. This contribution complements community support and other transparent funding sources, helping ensure our work remains focused on transparency, objectivity, and consumer trust.

PUBLIC DONATIONS

Bharat Food Check is committed to independent, evidence-based product testing and public education. Voluntary contributions from individuals and organizations help sustain rigorous laboratory analysis, transparent reporting, and nationwide consumer awareness initiatives. Every contribution strengthens our mission to promote accountability and informed choices.

YOUTUBE REVENUE

Revenue from YouTube ads and platform monetization helps cover ongoing operational costs, research, and content production. This allows us to publish free, accessible content for everyone.

BRAND TESTING FEES

 Brands that want their products tested can choose to pay a testing fee. These fees cover the costs of purchasing samples and lab analysis. Such payments are disclosed transparently.

Brand-paid testing may lead to:

  • Lab Tested Badge – indicating independent testing on a market-bought sample
  • Certified Badge – indicating a certification process under an agreement to test batches before market release

Payment of a testing fee:

  • Does not guarantee any particular result or badge
  • Does not influence the testing process, results, or reporting
  • Funding and Badge Overview

LAB TESTED BADGE

  • The product was purchased in the open market
  • A NABL-accredited lab carried out testing
  • Results are transparently reported

A brand may request lab testing by paying a standard testing fee, but the badge is only earned through actual independent testing.

CERTIFIED BADGE

The Certified by Bharat Food Check badge represents participation in the Bharat Food Check ongoing verification program.

Products enrolled in this program undergo periodic independent testing of samples sourced from the retail market (typically quarterly) to evaluate product consistency over time.

This helps ensure:

•⁠ ⁠Ongoing product verification
•⁠ ⁠Greater confidence in consistency across batches

Certification is granted only when evaluation criteria are met and is not influenced by donation size or payment amount.

  • Why Support Matters

Independent testing and education involve real costs:

  • Purchasing products from real marketplace shelves
  • Laboratory analysis in NABL-accredited facilities
  • Research, reporting, and quality control
  • Content production and distribution

Public support ensures:

  • Tests are conducted without bias
  • Results are published without influence
  • Educational content remains free and accessible
  • No purchase of badges or favorable outcomes

Badges represent independent testing and evaluation. Support does not purchase influence or outcomes. All badges are issued only after the appropriate testing and review process.