It’s frustrating seeing people immediately dismiss lab results as fake or photoshopped, especially when there are clear patterns starting to show.
Multiple trusted sources on these forums—and even on other boards—have acknowledged that some manufacturers have recently put out bad batches and are now pulling products. Osgear removing Beligas entirely and listing all Ultima oils as out of stock doesn’t look like a coincidence. It’s reasonable to question whether this is damage control in response to legitimate test results showing underdosed or contaminated gear.
No one is saying these brands have always been bad. The concern is that something is going on right now—possibly with raw material quality—and it’s affecting current batches. If a manufacturer releases a bad batch, it doesn’t matter which approved source you buy from—they’re all pulling from the same supply. That’s not a knock on the source; they’re getting hit just like the customers.
This isn’t the first time this has happened either. People have posted lab results before, gotten attacked and accused of faking them, only for it to later come out they were telling the truth.
These forums are supposed to help people share information and protect each other. That only works if concerns and lab reports can be discussed seriously instead of being instantly dismissed.
