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Arsenic is a naturally occurring element present in most plants, including rice. Axiom tests every batch and follows the latest research on safe consumption levels. Read more about our testing and recent research.

No. Axiom Foods has never conducted animal testing and has no knowledge of any third party testing our products on animals. We were founded on the belief that plant protein can match or exceed animal-based protein for human nutrition, and our long-term goal is to reduce reliance on animal protein entirely. Some of the certifications the largest food manufacturers require — including the FDA's GRAS designation — call for toxicological safety data, which we satisfy using existing published studies rather than commissioning new animal research. Any studies referenced predate Axiom and were never conducted using our products.

Good Manufacturing Practices are set out in FDA guidance documents under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and are recognized globally. GMPs govern how manufacturing is controlled and managed, including quality testing of both products and equipment. Thorough documentation is central to the standard, so that any contaminated product can be traced and recalled quickly. In the U.S., the FDA enforces GMPs by inspecting entire production processes — not just samples that might not reflect the condition of the full batch.

ISO 22000 and ISO 9000 are international management system standards, widely used across manufacturing and service industries, that facilities can be audited and certified against to evaluate how well they manage product or service quality. These standards are maintained by the International Organization for Standardization (iso.org) and administered through independent accreditation and certification bodies. Standards are periodically updated, which is why you'll see different version numbers over time.