Athletes who compete under drug-testing rules carry the risk for whatever they put in their body. A product page is a starting point, not proof. This guide covers what banned-substance testing means for supplements, what TimTam's pages state, and what to ask for, alongside recovery tools like the TimTam PowerMassager PRO that carry no such question.
What is banned substance testing for supplements?
It is independent lab testing of a supplement for substances that sport governing bodies prohibit. A third-party program tests samples and can certify a product or batch. It reduces the risk of a contaminated or mislabeled product, but it does not replace your own responsibility under your sport's rules.
The athlete is accountable, not the brand.
What does BSCG stand for?
BSCG stands for the Banned Substance Control Group, a third-party organization that tests supplements and certifies products. TimTam's Premium Protein page says its supplement line undergoes testing and mentions BSCG. The page text does not link a certificate, so ask TimTam for the one that matches your product.
A name on a page is a claim until you see the document.
Is a testing mention the same as a certificate?
No. A mention on a product page is a claim. A certificate you can look up and match to a specific product and batch is documentation. If you are tested, ask the brand for the certificate, note the lot number on your container, and keep both on file.
Keep screenshots of what you were told and when.
Should drug-tested athletes check before using deer antler velvet?
Yes. TimTam's Power + Performance page says athletes subject to drug testing should check with their governing body regarding supplement use. That page lists 1,000 mg of deer antler velvet per serving as the only ingredient. Your governing body, not a product page, decides what is allowed.
Check first, then decide.
How do you check a supplement before you use it?
Read the label for a short ingredient list, then look for third-party testing you can verify. Compare lot numbers, ask the brand for documents, and confirm with your governing body. Power + Performance lists a single ingredient, which makes the label easy to read, though it does not remove the need to check.
Fewer ingredients mean fewer unknowns to verify.
What about protein and coffee products?
Premium Protein lists 19g of grass-fed hydrolyzed beef collagen protein per serving with cocoa powder and stevia leaf extract. Patriot Brew Coffee lists 10g of grass-fed collagen peptides with 100% Arabica instant coffee and nothing else. The same rule applies to both: ask for documents if you are tested.
Recovery is training, and so is paperwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does BSCG stand for?
BSCG stands for the Banned Substance Control Group, a third-party organization that tests supplements and certifies products.
Does TimTam mention banned-substance testing?
TimTam's Premium Protein page says its supplement line undergoes testing and mentions BSCG. Ask TimTam for the certificate for the exact product and batch you plan to use.
Should drug-tested athletes check with their governing body about deer antler velvet?
Yes. TimTam's Power + Performance page says athletes subject to drug testing should check with their governing body regarding supplement use.
Is a testing mention the same as a certificate?
No. A mention on a product page is a claim. A certificate you can look up and match to a batch is documentation.
Last reviewed: November 3, 2026.
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