Policy

Research Compliance

How we classify our products, what buyers agree to, and why it matters.

Last updated August 2026
Notice
For research purposes only

All products are intended exclusively for in-vitro laboratory research. Not for human or animal consumption, therapeutic, or diagnostic use.

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Philippine regulatory framework

Governing laws & regulatory bodies

Our products are classified as research chemicals — not pharmaceutical products, controlled substances, or food supplements.

RA 9165
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act

No product we list is a dangerous or controlled substance. Every compound is checked against DDB schedules before it is catalogued.

RA 9711
FDA Act of 2009

Products are not evaluated or registered by the Philippine FDA. No therapeutic, medical, or health claims are made anywhere on this site.

RA 10173
Data Privacy Act

Personal data is processed under NPC requirements, kept only as long as needed to fulfil orders, and protected with access controls.

RA 7394
Consumer Act

Fair trade practices, truthful product descriptions, and a published Certificate of Analysis for every analysis code we sell.

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Product classification & intended use

All compounds are research chemicals for in-vitro use only — outside the scope of FDA drug registration.

ClassificationStatus
Controlled substance (RA 9165)N/A
Registered drug (FDA)N/A
Food or dietary supplementN/A
Veterinary productN/A
Research chemical (in vitro)Yes
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Buyer eligibility & obligations

By placing an order, the buyer represents and agrees to:

Age 21+

Valid identification may be requested. Orders are cancelled if eligibility cannot be verified.

Qualified researcher

You have the training, equipment, and protocols to handle research-grade compounds.

Lawful purpose

In-vitro research only. No human or animal administration, and no resale for consumption.

Proper handling

Appropriate laboratory conditions for storage, reconstitution, handling, and disposal.

Accurate information

Truthful checkout and registration details. False information may end the account.

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Quality assurance & traceability

  • Every analysis is tested by an accredited third-party laboratory (HPLC/MS).
  • Certificates of Analysis are published and linked to each product listing.
  • Analysis codes are verifiable through our verification tool.
  • Minimum purity threshold: 98% HPLC. Anything below is rejected and never listed.
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Prohibited uses

The following are strictly prohibited and may result in account termination and referral to the authorities.

Human consumption, injection, or self-administration
Animal use outside approved research protocols
Resale as a pharmaceutical, supplement, or dietary product
Use in clinical trials without regulatory approval
Export without proper customs compliance
Any use violating RA 9165, the FDA Act, or Philippine law
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Limitation of liability

Origen makes no warranties regarding fitness for any purpose beyond in-vitro research.

Upon delivery, full responsibility for handling, storage, use, and disposal transfers to the buyer.

Indemnity
The buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Origen Collective from all claims arising from misuse of products.
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Data privacy & protection

RA 10173 (Data Privacy Act)
  • Right to be informed — what data is collected and how.
  • Right to access — request a copy of your data.
  • Right to erasure — request deletion, subject to law.
  • Right to portability — data in a machine-readable format.
  • No data is sold or shared except as required by law.
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Right to refuse, cancel, or report

  • Refuse or cancel orders suspected of non-research use.
  • Terminate accounts providing false information.
  • Withhold refunds for compliance violations.
  • Refer violations to PNP, NBI, DDB, or other relevant authorities.
  • Fully cooperate with law enforcement.
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Governing law & dispute resolution

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Metro Manila.

If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions continue in full force.

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Compliance inquiries

For regulatory compliance questions, data privacy requests, or to report suspected misuse, email origencollectiveph@gmail.com or message us through your order thread. We respond within 5 business days.

Disclaimer: products sold by Origen Collective have not been evaluated by the Philippine FDA. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Sold exclusively as research chemicals for in-vitro laboratory use.