Research Use Only Designation
All products sold by Sterling Research are supplied exclusively for Research Use Only. They are not for human or animal consumption, and they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. They are not approved by Health Canada, the FDA, or any regulatory authority for human or animal use, and they must not be used as food, drugs, cosmetics, or for any household application.
Product Labels
Every product Sterling Research ships carries the label statement: “FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL CONSUMPTION.”
Who May Purchase
Customers must be at least 21 years of age. By purchasing, you confirm that products will be handled only by qualified individuals trained in laboratory safety and proper handling procedures, and used only for lawful research purposes.
Prohibited Uses
Products must not be used for:
- Human or animal consumption or administration
- Diagnostic, therapeutic, or clinical purposes
- Compounding or pharmacy use
- Cosmetic, wellness, or consumer applications
- Performance enhancement or personal experimentation
No Medical Advice
No information on this website should be interpreted as medical advice, guidance, or recommendation. Sterling Research does not provide instructions for human or animal use, and our team will not answer questions of that kind.
Your Responsibilities
By accessing or purchasing from this website, you acknowledge that it is your sole responsibility to comply with all applicable laws and regulations within your jurisdiction, including the rules that govern the purchase, import, handling, storage, and disposal of research materials.
Sterling Research reserves the right to refuse or cancel any order where we believe the products are intended for anything other than lawful research.
Not a Pharmacy
Sterling Research is a research materials supplier and is not a compounding pharmacy, chemical compounding facility, or outsourcing facility as defined under Sections 503A or 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Related Policies
These commitments form part of the Terms and Conditions, which govern every purchase. For questions, email support@sterlingp.ca.