Research Use Policy (RUO)

All products sold by Zest Peptides Research are supplied strictly for laboratory and in-vitro research by qualified professionals. They are not intended for:

  • Human or animal consumption
  • Diagnostic, therapeutic, clinical, or medical use
  • Administration to humans or animals

The buyer is solely responsible for ensuring that the purchase, possession, import, export, storage, handling, use, and disposal of these products are lawful in their jurisdiction and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Customer Responsibility

The buyer is solely responsible for ensuring that the purchase, import, export, possession, storage, handling, use, and disposal of our products is lawful in their jurisdiction and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

European Union

All products sold by Research Peptides Europe are supplied for research use only. They are not marketed or sold as:

  • Medicinal products
  • Medical devices
  • Foods or food ingredients
  • Cosmetics

Customers are responsible for complying with all applicable EU and Member State legislation, including, where relevant:

  • Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (Medical Devices Regulation)
  • Directive 2001/83/EC (Medicinal Products for Human Use)
  • Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 (General Food Law)

United States

Products are not offered as drugs, medical devices, foods, dietary supplements, or cosmetics under the U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

Zest Peptides Research is not:

  • A pharmacy or compounding pharmacy under Section 503A
  • An outsourcing facility under Section 503B
  • A clinical or therapeutic compounding facility

Customer Warranties

By placing an order, you confirm that:

  • You are purchasing on behalf of a legitimate laboratory, research institution, or qualified professional organization.
  • Products will be used solely for lawful research purposes.
  • You have the knowledge, facilities, and authorizations required to safely handle and store research chemicals.
  • Products will not be repackaged, relabeled, resold, or distributed for any prohibited use.

Compliance & Abuse Reports

We promptly investigate legitimate compliance enquiries and abuse reports, including those relating to LegitScript and ICANN.

Reports must clearly identify the alleged issue and include verifiable supporting evidence.

Our goal is to respond within 48 hours, providing relevant documentation, product information, or regulatory evidence where appropriate.

We ask that concerns be raised with us before escalation. Unilateral takedowns without reasonable investigation or an opportunity to respond may be inconsistent with ICANN RAA §3.18.1.

Intellectual Property (DMCA)

We respect intellectual property rights.

DMCA notices should comply with 17 U.S.C. §512(c) and include all required statutory information.

DMCA Contact: [email protected] 

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Zest Peptides Research accepts no liability for the misuse, unlawful handling, storage, application, or disposal of products after delivery.

The buyer assumes full responsibility for legal compliance and safe handling.

Where liability cannot legally be excluded, it is limited to the purchase price of the relevant product.

Contact

Relating to any of the above issues:  [email protected]

By using this website or placing an order, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted this policy.