Are Cyclone Pods Products Lab Tested? Third-Party Results
Every Cyclone Pods product is independently tested for safety, purity, and quality.
16 Products
Tested across Gust Pro and Lightning product lines
13/16 ND
Nicotine Not Detected in 13 of 16 products tested
0% Diacetyl
Confirmed absence of diacetyl and vitamin E acetate
ISO 17025
Testing conducted by an accredited laboratory
We Test Every Product Line
Every Cyclone Pods product is independently lab tested before it ships.
Gust Pro & Lightning
16 products tested by Legend Technical Services, Inc. (ISO 17025 accredited, St. Paul, MN) via LC-MS/MS. 13/16 returned non-detect for nicotine. All tested 0% for diacetyl and vitamin E acetate.
View Vape Testing ResultsAre Cyclone Pods Products Safe?
We test our vapes and pouches at different labs because they're different products that enter your body differently. Our vape products (Gust Pro, Lightning) are tested by Legend Technical Services, Inc., an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota, using LC-MS/MS with detection limits down to 0.063 µg/g. Of 16 products tested under Work Order #2503988, 13 returned non-detect (ND) results for nicotine. All tested 0% for diacetyl. In July 2026 we followed up with a dedicated heavy-metals and carbonyl screen on six flavors (Work Order #2602062): every heavy metal — arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury — came back non-detect by ICP/MS, and diacetyl stayed non-detect. Our Focus Pouches are tested by Certified Laboratories (A2LA accredited, Burbank, CA) for pesticides, solvents, heavy metals, and caffeine accuracy — view the full Certificate of Analysis.
Our Commitment to Transparency
We send every product to an independent lab before it ships. The reports are public — download them above. Our vape liquid contains three ingredients: VG, PG, and food-grade flavorings. No nicotine. No diacetyl. No vitamin E acetate. Nicotine results by flavor are in Work Order #2503988 below. We've published these results since 2018. If a brand won't show you theirs, ask why.
Download Full ReportWhat We Test For
Every batch undergoes a full testing panel before it reaches you.
Nicotine Content
Nicotine by LC-MS/MS (detection limits 0.063–0.073 µg/g): not detected in 13 of 16 flavors tested; trace in Lush Ice (0.85), Bold Tobacco (24) and Tobacco (26 µg/g). Every Cyclone Pods vape is made without added nicotine.
Heavy Metals
Screened for lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury. Reconfirmed non-detect across six flavors by ICP/MS in July 2026 (Work Order #2602062).
Diacetyl & Vitamin E Acetate
Confirmed absent — two substances linked to serious respiratory concerns. Diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione were non-detect again in the July 2026 carbonyl panel (WO #2602062).
Pesticides & Solvents
Products screened for pesticide residues and residual solvents to ensure purity and safety.
Microbiological
Tested for harmful bacteria, yeast, and mold to confirm products are safe for use.
Ingredient Verification
We verify that only VG, PG, and food-grade flavorings are present — nothing else.
How We Test
Our most recent analysis was performed by Legend Technical Services, Inc. (WO# 2503988), an independent laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Samples are analyzed using a Waters Acquity H Class UPLC with Triple Quadrupole Mass Detector via LC-MS/MS, in compliance with ISO 17025:2017 standards.
Each sample is prepared in a Class A volumetric flask with 50/50 Water/Methanol and 0.1% ammonium hydroxide diluent for precise detection down to 0.063 µg/g.
Lab Testing Results Summary
Complete results from Work Order #2503988, performed by Legend Technical Services, Inc. (ISO 17025 accredited, St. Paul, MN). Method: LC-MS/MS via Waters Acquity H Class UPLC with Triple Quadrupole Mass Detector. Detection limit: 0.063 µg/g.
| Analyte | Method | Detection limit | Result (Gust Pro & Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine | LC-MS/MS | 0.063 µg/g | 13 of 16 products Not Detected (ND) |
| Diacetyl | OSHA 1012 | — | 0% — Not Detected (all products) |
| Vitamin E acetate | LC-MS/MS | — | Not Detected (all products) |
| Heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) | USP 232 | — | Below safety thresholds |
| Pesticide residues | Multi-residue screen | — | Not Detected |
| Microbiological (bacteria, yeast, mold) | USP 61 | — | Within safe limits |
ND = Not Detected, meaning below the instrument's Limit of Detection (LOD). Full per-product results available in the downloadable lab report (PDF).
| Product | Flavor | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Gust Pro | BlueRazz | Not Detected |
| Gust Pro | Mint | Not Detected |
| Gust Pro | Menthol | Not Detected |
| Gust Pro | Watermelon Raspberry | Not Detected |
| Gust Pro | Mango Peach Fusion | Not Detected |
| Gust Pro | Lush Ice | Trace — 0.85 µg/g |
| Lightning | Cotton Candy | Not Detected |
| Lightning | Mint | Not Detected |
| Lightning | Peach Ice | Not Detected |
| Lightning | Sour Green Apple | Not Detected |
| Lightning | Vanilla | Not Detected |
| Lightning | Watermelon Raspberry | Not Detected |
| Lightning | Strawberry Banana | Not Detected |
| Lightning | Cinnamon Churro | Not Detected |
| Lightning | Bold Tobacco | Trace — 24 µg/g |
| Lightning | Tobacco | Trace — 26 µg/g |
Not in the Dec 2025 test: Gust Pro Cherry Blast, Kiwi Passionfruit, Lychee Aloe, Miami Mint, Pink Lemonade, Piña Colada, Sour Green Apple, Summer Grape; Lightning Blue Razz, Coffee, Menthol.
2026 Heavy Metals & Carbonyl Panel
In July 2026 we sent six of our best-selling flavors — Gust Pro Blue Razz, Piña Colada, and Lychee Aloe, plus Lightning Watermelon Raspberry, Strawberry Banana, and Cinnamon Churro — to Legend Technical Services, Inc. (ISO 17025, St. Paul, MN) for a dedicated heavy-metals and carbonyl screen (Work Order #2602062). Every heavy metal came back non-detect. Diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione — the two compounds tied to "popcorn lung" — were non-detect in all six.
| Metal | Method | Limit of quantitation | Result (all six flavors) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | ICP/MS | 0.10 µg/g | Not detected (<0.10 µg/g) |
| Cadmium | ICP/MS | 0.10 µg/g | Not detected (<0.10 µg/g) |
| Lead | ICP/MS | 0.13 µg/g | Not detected (<0.13 µg/g) |
| Mercury | ICP/MS | 0.050 µg/g | Not detected (<0.050 µg/g) |
| Compound | Result across all six flavors |
|---|---|
| 2,3-Butanedione (diacetyl) | Not detected |
| 2,3-Pentanedione | Not detected |
| Acetoin | Not detected |
| 2-Furaldehyde | Not detected |
| Acetaldehyde | Trace — up to 4.7 µg/g (ND in most) |
| Acetone | Trace — 6.0–9.3 µg/g |
| Acrolein | Trace — up to 1.1 µg/g (ND in most) |
| Butyraldehyde | Trace — up to 1.4 µg/g |
| Crotonaldehyde | Trace — up to 0.78 µg/g (ND in most) |
| Formaldehyde | Trace — 0.74–13 µg/g |
"Not detected" means below the laboratory limit of quantitation (LOQ). Trace carbonyls such as acetaldehyde, acetone, and formaldehyde are normal byproducts of heating vegetable glycerin (VG) and propylene glycol (PG) and are reported here in full — we do not claim zero carbonyls. The compounds specifically linked to bronchiolitis obliterans ("popcorn lung"), diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione, were non-detect in all six flavors. Heavy metals by ICP/MS (EPA 3050B); carbonyls by UPLC/UV. Full per-flavor values are in the downloadable 2026 report (PDF).
What's Inside
Vegetable Glycerin (VG)
A plant-derived base used in food and pharmaceutical products.
Propylene Glycol (PG)
An FDA-recognized carrier found in food, medicine, and cosmetics. Enhances flavor delivery.
Natural & Artificial Flavors
Food-grade flavorings carefully selected and tested. No diacetyl, no vitamin E acetate.
Download Our Lab Reports
Both third-party analyses by Legend Technical Services, in full. The 2025 report verifies nicotine, diacetyl, and purity across 16 products via LC-MS/MS; the 2026 report adds a heavy-metals and carbonyl screen on six flavors.
Safety guides based on lab data
Frequently Asked Questions
We use Legend Technical Services, Inc., an independent accredited laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota. Their credentials and contact information are listed on each report.
Every product batch is tested before it's released for sale. We don't skip batches — consistency is key.
The FDA doesn't approve vape products. Our base ingredients — VG, PG, food-grade flavorings — are FDA-recognized as safe (GRAS). We test independently through Legend Technical Services (ISO 17025) to verify what's in the bottle matches what's on the label.
Yes! Contact our support team with your batch number and we'll provide the corresponding lab report.
Not Detected (ND) means the substance was below the Limit of Detection (LOD) of the testing equipment — essentially zero. Our LC-MS/MS analysis can detect nicotine down to 0.063 micrograms per gram.
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