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title: "Methodology"
url: "https://verifiedpure.com/methodology/"
type: "page"
source: "VerifiedPure"
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# Methodology

> How product scores are computed: the weighted inputs, their point values and the formula
> hash.

- **Formula version:** v2.1.0
- **Formula hash:** sha256:437b80c53985c03fedf58fbc44a9be5a5e2dc0522bed7a7a7a32d3edecd0fc61

## Weighted inputs
| Input | Weight | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Identity | 0.20 | 20% |
| Purity | 0.25 | 25% |
| Amount | 0.20 | 20% |
| Endotoxin | 0.10 | 10% |
| Heavy metals | 0.10 | 10% |
| Microbial | 0.10 | 10% |
| Solvents | 0.05 | 5% |

A product score is the weighted mean of the inputs its certificates cover. A vendor score is
derived from its published product scores; fewer than three published tests leaves a vendor
unscored rather than scored on thin evidence.

## Fields that carry no weight
- Partner status
- Affiliate url
- Ad relationship status
- Coupon relationship status
- Vendor program tier
- Sponsored placement status

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