The Real Thing takes Social Responsibility seriously. We regularly receive feedback from our valued customers regarding our product offering and its impact on the environment. Consequently we have re-evaluated the use of secondary packaging for the Complementary Medicine range. Secondary packaging in this range is being phased out for all products except that packed into the 75 ml glass bottles and our Mega Omega Fish Oil Range (Natural and Lemon). Current batches are being packed into glass amber bottles only. For your convenience, we have added a recycling logo to remind and encourage recycling. We have also provided a link to The Glass Recycling Company. Visit their website to find a glass bank closest to you. Alternatively, many retailers have recycling facilities, so make recycling part of your shopping journey! Let us all do our part to recycle, repurpose or reuse to save our planet.
COULD YOU GIVE US SOME ASSURANCES AS TO QUALITY AND SAFETY TESTING?
Chlorella is a fresh water alga. The Real Thing procures its Chlorella from a supplier in Taiwan who grows it at their factory. The supplier draws its water for the factory from ground water via a 400-foot well. The water is filtered and tested to comply with the Taiwan drinking water standards. Testing includes daily pH value test, weekly Arsenic testing, annually heavy metal analysis and annually external 3rd party micro testing to meet Taiwan FDA (food and drug regulator) requirements. The Chlorella is grown under controlled conditions in outdoor ponds filled from the factory water supply and not in the "natural" lakes and rivers. Upon receipt of raw materials, The Real Thing makes use of independent ISO 17025 and/or GMP accredited laboratories to test microbiological quality as well as other parameters as required.