Navigating 1,4-Dioxane Testing: Why It Matters and How to Interpret Your Data
1,4-dioxane has emerged as a critical compliance and quality risk for cosmetic, personal care, and OTC drug products, driven by increasing regulatory scrutiny and tightening detection limits – particularly in New York, with other states likely to follow.
Certified Laboratories offers this webinar to empower industry professionals with the latest knowledge on 1,4-dioxane testing and regulatory requirements. Discover cutting-edge technologies, industry challenges, and the evolving solutions that protect your brand and your consumers.
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What You’ll Learn:
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Why 1,4-dioxane is regulated, how it forms in cosmetic products, and where enforcement expectations are heading.
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The limitations of USP <467> and modified EPA methods, and why they are not suitable for sub-10 ppm cosmetic testing.
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How a validated GC-MS method achieves reliable detection down to 0.5 ppm across complex cosmetic matrices.
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What to look for in a 1,4-dioxane test report to ensure results are accurate, traceable, and regulator-ready.
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Why supplier CoAs alone are insufficient and how independent testing helps prevent recalls and compliance failures.
Meet Our Presenters
David Cook
Business Development Manager, Certified Laboratories
With a proven track record in sales and operational management, David Cook has a rich history of success within the healthcare and nutraceutical sector. His skill set encompasses coaching, sales, sales management, team building, logistics, operations, and general management.
David brings to the table a robust sales background coupled with expertise in operations, customer service, purchasing, inventory management, and logistics. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from San Diego State University and an Associate degree in Human Biology from San Diego Miramar College.
Narek Koucherian
Chemistry Supervisor, Certified Laboratories
Narek Koucherian holds a Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering from UCLA and a master’s focus in Biomedical Engineering with a specialization in Microfluidics from UC Irvine. He has been with Certified Laboratories for over three years, starting in cosmetics and HPLC testing and advancing to GC Supervisor within the Cosmetics, OTC & Supplements (COS) Division.
Prior to Certified Laboratories, Narek began his career at Beyond Meat as a formulator, developing emulsions, color systems, and flavor blends, before transitioning into the analytical testing department. There, he gained hands-on experience with GC-based analyses and ICP testing, building a strong foundation in trace-level impurity detection.