Dietary Supplement Testing
Perform your due diligence and ensure that your product is not only safe for consumption, but also that it is labeled correctly to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements from agencies in North America.
As the dietary supplement industry continues to grow and expand throughout Canada and other countries, there are many companies in need of testing to ensure compliance, correct labeling, and safety so these supplements are trusted and well–received by consumers and distributors alike.
Labofine is your source for chemical testing and more for dietary supplements, and our team is not only well-equipped to test your products thoroughly and efficiently, but also nutritional labeling services and analytics so you have all the information you need to make intelligent decisions about your dietary supplement products. Learn more about Labofine’s Dietary Supplement Testing services here or visit our Solutions page to learn more about our lab’s other testing services and products.
Why Test Dietary Supplements Professionally?
If you’re the creator of a new dietary supplement or are a distributor of a supplement that has just been introduced to the market, it is a smart choice to perform your due diligence and ensure that your product is not only safe for consumption, but also that it is labeled correctly to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements from agencies in North America. The best way to get this information and ensure that you’re distributing a safe and effective supplement to your customers is by obtaining testing from an accredited laboratory that is equipped with the correct tools and testing experience to analyze the supplement product. At Labofine, we have a laboratory that is fully equipped with testing apparatus and experienced laboratory technicians who are committed to providing the most accurate results for your dietary supplement testing needs.
What Happens If Testing Reveals an Issue?
If your chemical dietary supplement testing process reveals that there is an issue with the product or products in question, you want to know about it immediately so you can rectify the problem and ensure that you are compliant with professional standards. But what exactly qualifies as an issue with a dietary supplement? Issues with supplements may range from ingredients that do not match the labeling, unsafe or volatile ingredients that should not be in supplements, a product that has a shorter shelf-life than anticipated or advertised, or other similar discrepancies that may cause your product to be unsafe or unsuitable for distribution. In the event of a detected issue with your supplement, our team will provide you with the results and analytics as normal, and will be able to consult with you about next steps to take to rectify the issue and get your product back on the market safely and within compliance.
Labofine’s Testing Process
When you are obtaining services from the chemical testing team here at Labofine, you will benefit from the knowledge and experience of a seasoned, professional, and dedicated laboratory team who is passionate about accuracy and high quality of work for the most correct results. Our team will perform an assay of chemical tests, culture tests, and shelf-life tests to get an accurate and complete picture of the makeup of your product. Utilizing our wide array of laboratory equipment, our team will work to provide you with information on the microbiology of your product and quantify the components accurately and efficiently.
Why Testing Is Important
While testing your product may seem like a cumbersome and time consuming step to take with your dietary supplement product, it is an important part of ensuring that you are staying compliant with governing regulations and other requirements. Obtaining testing from an experienced and professional laboratory like Labofine not only provides you with the information you need, but also with the certifications and documents that you need to prove that your dietary supplement chemical testing was properly performed by an accredited company. In many marketplaces like Amazon or other online shopping spaces, your dietary supplement product must have documentation to prove that it is safe, consumable, and compliant with requirements and restrictions.
Testing Results and Analytics
After thorough testing for your dietary supplement products is complete, you will receive a report from the Labofine team with every detail of the full analysis that was performed on your product. This report will not only provide you with an in-depth understanding of your dietary supplement ingredients, makeup, and properties, but can also help illuminate any unknown factors of your product so you can make labeling, advertising, or sales adjustments as needed. Because our team is committed to excellence and accuracy, you can rest assured that we’ll provide you with the most accurate results in an efficient and timely manner.
How to Get Started With Dietary Supplement Testing
When you are searching for a reputable and reliable company to perform your dietary supplement testing services, you’ll want to make sure that they are an accredited laboratory that performs the tests you need to quantify your product and the equipment lab technicians need to accurately produce results. Labofine is an accredited laboratory that is an established leader in pharmaceutical and NHP testing, and is licensed with Health Canada as well as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). To learn more about our accreditations and find our registration numbers, please visit our Accreditations page. Get started with our team by reaching out to us from our Contact page. For urgent testing inquiries and needs, please call us directly.
Our Methods Of Testing
Our methods of testing include many different options, and you can choose from the following, depending on your product and your needs:
Microbiology:
- Microbial limit tests
- Total plate counts of pathogenic bacteria (Listeria, Salmonella, E Coli O157: H7, gram positive staphylococci, etc.)
- Antimicrobial preservative effectiveness testing
- Identifying organisms (bacteria, yeasts, and molds)
- Microbiological Testing for detection of pathogenic bacteria
- Bacterial endotoxin testing
- Microbial assays for antibiotics
- Developing microbiological methods and research projects
Elemental Analysis by ICP-MS
- ICP-MS is a very sensitive technique, having the lowest detection to ppb and ppt levels.
- Allows small volumes to be quantified easily
- Less waste to dispose of
- The technique has definitive, multiple isotope identification (less prone to interferences)
- Provides a rapid screening method for real pharmaceutical samples
- Good agreement with fully quantitative analysis
Method Development and Validation
- Titration and colorimetric techniques
- Headspace GC/MS
- HPLC and et IC
Obtaining chemical testing for your dietary supplement products doesn’t have to be an intimidating or difficult process. By working with Labofine to utilize our experienced, passionate, and professional testing procedures to find accurate and detailed results about your dietary supplements, you’re setting your company up for success in distributing your dietary supplement products. To get started with your chemical testing and laboratory testing for dietary supplements, contact us today.
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