A lot of the whey and creatine sold in Cameroon is counterfeit. Here is how we make sure ours is not, and how you can check any tub yourself, including ours.
Where our stock comes from
We buy directly from the manufacturers: Optimum Nutrition and MuscleTech. We do not buy from resellers or the market, and we never open, repack or split products. What you receive is exactly what left the factory.
How to check a tub before you use it
- The seal under the lid. Open the lid. There should be a foil seal, fully stuck down, with no cuts, bubbles or signs of being glued back.
- Batch number and expiry date. They should be printed directly on the tub or the label, not on a separate sticker, and they should be easy to read.
- The label. Real labels are sharp and clean. Blurry printing, spelling mistakes, a wrong logo or colours that look washed out are warning signs.
- The powder. It should smell like the flavour on the label and mix normally in a shaker. Hard lumps, a strange smell or a gritty texture are warning signs.
- The price. If a 5 lb tub is sold far below the usual price, ask yourself why.
If something looks wrong
Do not open or use the product. Take clear photos of the seal, the batch number and the label, and send them to us on WhatsApp. If you ordered from us, we will deal with it straight away.
In Douala, you can check the seal in front of the delivery person before you pay.