Are Caffeine Pouches Safe? Focus Pouches Lab Testing Results
Certified Laboratories in Burbank, CA tested Focus Pouches (lot 202605, all four flavors) for pesticides, residual solvents and heavy metals, and measured the caffeine in each flavor.
68 Pesticides
Results per flavor, each under its USP <561> limit
57 Solvents
Results per flavor, each under its USP <467> limit
4 Heavy Metals
Lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury via ICP-MS
A2LA ISO 17025
The COA marks which results it does not cover
Are Caffeine Pouches Safe? What Our Lab Results Show
Cyclone Pods Focus Pouches are independently tested by Certified Laboratories in Burbank, California. In lot 202605, all 68 pesticide results and all 57 solvent results came in under their USP limits. Lead measured 0.02–0.04 ppm, arsenic 0.02 ppm and mercury 0.001 ppm or less; cadmium was not detected. Each pouch is labeled at 50 mg caffeine; the lab measured 39–48 mg per pouch, depending on flavor. The lab is A2LA ISO 17025 accredited, and its COA marks the pesticide and caffeine results, and the Class I and Class III solvent results, as outside that accreditation.
Who Tests Our Pouches
Certified Laboratories specializes in dietary supplements, cosmetics and OTC products, as its certificate letterhead states. Each flavor gets its own report; the four together make up our COA.
Download Full COAWhat We Screen For
Pesticides, residual solvents and heavy metals, screened in lot 202605.
Pesticide Residues
68 pesticide results per flavor (some combine related compounds), by USP <561> modified methods (GC-MS). Every result came in under its USP limit, the lowest being 0.01 mg/kg, and the COA marks the screen "Conforms".
Residual Solvents
57 solvent results per flavor, tested per USP <467> by GC-FID, including benzene, chloroform and methanol. Every one came in under its USP limit, and most read "Not Detected".
Heavy Metals
Lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury by ICP-MS. Lead 0.02–0.04 ppm, arsenic 0.02 ppm, mercury 0.0002–0.001 ppm; cadmium Not Detected (detection limit 0.015 ppm).
Caffeine (HPLC)
Each pouch is labeled at 50 mg caffeine. The lab measured 39–48 mg per pouch, depending on flavor: Mint 39, Cinnamon 40, Peach 44, Wintergreen 48 mg. The caffeine test is outside the lab's A2LA accreditation scope.
Methods and Accreditation
Certified Laboratories is A2LA ISO 17025 accredited (certificate 3034.01). The COA marks the pesticide and caffeine results, and the Class I and Class III solvent results, as not covered by that accreditation; those tests followed general compendial methods (USP/NF, EP, JP and AOAC). The Class II solvent and heavy-metal results carry no such mark.
How We Test
Testing performed by Certified Laboratories in Burbank, California, an A2LA ISO 17025 accredited lab (certificate 3034.01). The COA marks the pesticide and caffeine results, and the Class I and Class III solvent results, as not covered by that accreditation. The Class II solvent and heavy-metal results carry no such mark.
Pesticide screening uses USP <561> modified methods by GC-MS, and each result is reported against its USP limit (the lowest is 0.01 mg/kg). Residual solvents are tested per USP <467> by GC-FID. Heavy metals are analyzed by ICP-MS.
Lot 202605 of all four flavors received August 3–4, 2026. Full Certificate of Analysis available for download.
Lab Testing Results Summary
Results from the Certificate of Analysis for lot 202605 (all four flavors), performed by Certified Laboratories (Burbank, CA).
- Pesticide Residues — 68 results per flavor by USP <561> modified methods (GC-MS): every result under its USP limit, and the screen reads "Conforms". Lowest limit: 0.01 mg/kg. Marked on the COA as not covered by the lab's A2LA accreditation.
- Residual Solvents — 57 solvent results per flavor by USP <467> (GC-FID): 5 Class I, 24 Class II and 28 Class III. Every one under its USP limit; most read "Not Detected". The COA marks the Class I and Class III results as not covered by the lab's A2LA accreditation.
- Heavy Metals (ICP-MS) — lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury, per flavor in the table below.
- Caffeine (HPLC) — labeled at 50 mg per pouch; measured Mint 39, Cinnamon 40, Peach 44, Wintergreen 48 mg per pouch. Marked on the COA as not covered by the lab's A2LA accreditation.
| Flavor | Lead | Arsenic | Cadmium | Mercury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mint | 0.02 | 0.02 | Not Detected (LOD 0.015) | 0.001 |
| Wintergreen | 0.03 | 0.02 | Not Detected (LOD 0.015) | 0.0005 |
| Cinnamon | 0.03 | 0.02 | Not Detected (LOD 0.015) | 0.0002 |
| Peach | 0.04 | 0.02 | Not Detected (LOD 0.015) | 0.001 |
The COA's specification for each metal is "Report Result": it gives the value, with no pass/fail limit. LOD = limit of detection.
Full per-compound results available in the downloadable Certificate of Analysis (PDF).
What's Inside Each Pouch
Ashwagandha
Adaptogen that helps reduce cortisol. A 2012 study in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine showed 27.9% cortisol reduction over 60 days at 300 mg twice daily.
Lion's Mane
Mushroom that stimulates nerve growth factor. A 2009 study (Mori et al., PMID 18844328) demonstrated cognitive improvements in older adults after 16 weeks.
Reishi
Supports immune modulation and adaptogenic balance. Used in traditional medicine for centuries.
Cordyceps
Supports physical endurance and oxygen utilization. Traditionally used to combat fatigue.
Bacopa Monnieri
Supports memory consolidation. Effects are cumulative over 4-12 weeks of consistent use.
Guarana (50 mg caffeine, label)
Natural caffeine source. Labeled at 50 mg caffeine per pouch.
Download Our Certificate of Analysis
View the full Certificate of Analysis from Certified Laboratories: one report per flavor (31 pages in all), covering pesticide screening, residual solvents, heavy metals and a caffeine measurement (HPLC).
Download Full COA (PDF)Focus Pouches: ingredients and safety
Frequently Asked Questions
Focus Pouches are lab-tested by Certified Laboratories: in lot 202605, all 68 pesticide results and all 57 solvent results came in under their USP limits; lead, arsenic and mercury measured 0.04 ppm or less, and cadmium was not detected. Each pouch lists 50mg caffeine on the label; the FDA cites 400mg a day as an amount not generally linked to negative effects in healthy adults. Talk to your doctor first if you're pregnant or nursing, sensitive to caffeine, have a heart condition or take medication.
Lot 202605 of each flavor was tested for pesticide residues (68 results by USP 561 modified methods, GC-MS), residual solvents (57 results by USP 467, GC-FID), heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury by ICP-MS) and caffeine (HPLC). The lab is A2LA ISO 17025 accredited; its COA marks the pesticide and caffeine results, and the Class I and Class III solvent results, as not covered by that accreditation.
Lot 202605 had trace lead, arsenic and mercury and no detectable cadmium. Certified Laboratories tested all four flavors by ICP-MS: lead 0.02–0.04 ppm, arsenic 0.02 ppm, mercury 0.0002–0.001 ppm, cadmium not detected (detection limit 0.015 ppm). The COA gives these values without a pass/fail limit. Each flavor's results are in the certificate of analysis.
Each pouch lists Phosphatidylserine (from soy), Ashwagandha, Reishi, Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Bacopa Monnieri, and Guarana (50 mg caffeine per pouch, label). Contains: Soy. Lot 202605 of all four flavors was screened for pesticides and residual solvents.
Certified Laboratories in Burbank, California, an A2LA ISO 17025 accredited lab (certificate 3034.01) specializing in cosmetics, dietary supplements and OTC products. Its reports for lot 202605, one per flavor, make up the COA on this page. The COA marks the pesticide and caffeine results, and the Class I and Class III solvent results, as not covered by that accreditation.
Our current COA covers one production lot, 202605, for all four flavors (Mint, Wintergreen, Cinnamon, Peach), received August 3–4, 2026.
No long-term pouch-specific studies exist. Our lab report doesn't test effects on gums: it screens for pesticides, residual solvents and heavy metals, and each flavor's results are in the certificate of analysis. Consult your dentist if you experience irritation or have existing periodontal conditions.
Below the lowest amount the lab's method can detect; it doesn't mean zero. On our pouch COA it appears for cadmium (detection limit 0.015 ppm) and on most residual-solvent rows. Pesticide results are written as less than each compound's USP limit (for example, less than 0.05 mg/kg), and the pesticide screen as a whole reads "Conforms". A few solvents, such as methanol and ethanol, are likewise reported only as under their USP limit.
Try Lab-Tested Focus Pouches
$9.99 for a 20-pack. Ashwagandha, Lion's Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps, Bacopa Monnieri, and caffeine from guarana (50 mg per pouch on the label).