Certified Laboratories Blog
Insights for the food & beverage, cosmetics, OTC, supplements, and other industries.
How to Substantiate Dietary Supplement Label Claims
Reviewed and Approved by Paula Brock, Ph.D., MSCI, Independent Senior Regulatory & Scientific Consultant, EAS Consulting Group, a Certified Group company 1-Minute Summary Substantiating dietary supplement label claims requires competent, reliable...
How to Test Products Containing Petrolatum
Reviewed and Approved by Matt Traynor, PhD, Innovation and Validation Director, Certified Laboratories Several cosmetic and over-the-counter (OTC) drug products are formulated with petrolatum due to its emollient, protective, and water-resistant properties....
Types of Non-Thermal Process Validation
Non-thermal process validation encompasses a variety of innovative techniques designed to enhance food safety and extend shelf life without relying on traditional heat-based methods. These advanced technologies, ranging from pulsed electric fields to high hydrostatic...
Analytical Method Validation: A Recipe for Accurate Results
Reviewed and Approved by Matt Traynor, PhD, Innovation and Validation Director, Certified Laboratories 1-Minute Summary Method validation ensures testing methods are accurate, consistent, and reliable across different conditions, products, and...
FDA Hyper Focused on Validations and Verifications
Over the last few months of 2024, we saw a significant increase in the U.S. FDA asking our customers for product-specific reports proving that their products were tested on validated analytical test methods. These requests include both official compendial methods such...
FAQ: The FDA’s Revocation of Red Dye 3 for Food and Ingestible Drug Use
Reviewed and Approved by Steven Rogers, Corporate Quality Manager, Certified Group; Lisa El-Shall, Sr. Director of Drug & Device Consulting, EAS Consulting Group; Tim Lombardo, Sr. Director, Food Consulting Services, EAS Consulting Group On Jan. 15, 2025,...
4 Tips for Evaluating Labs for Product-Release & Regulatory Testing
https://youtu.be/2hih1k4FaVQ How to Choose a Testing Lab You Can Trust Choosing the right testing lab is critical to ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of your products. Whether you’re manufacturing cosmetics, OTC drugs, supplements, or other consumer...
Controlling Heavy Metals in Baby Food: Operations, Regulations, & Testing
Recent studies have shown a significant amount of heavy metals in baby food. Learn how to take preventative measures for manufacturer food testing.
From Great Nana’s Recipe to Store Shelves Things to Consider When Scaling Up | Part 1: Labeling
Looking to start selling your homemade sauce everyone loves? Here’s some steps to make that happen. Learn what it takes for scaling up your new product. In Part 1 of our blog we’ll discuss nutritional labeling for your products.
Responding to an FDA Notice of Action – Timing is Everything
When you receive an FDA Notice of Action, it’s vital that you respond immediately and confirm that your products are available for examination and sampling.
The Top Challenges for U.S.-Bound Food Imports
Not having a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) is the top FDA citation for food imports that leads to detention. Get more expert tips here.
How to Avoid Allergen Cross Contact in Food Manufacturing
Discover key strategies for allergen cross-contact prevention in food manufacturing, including supplier audits, cleaning protocols, and testing methods.
FDA Import Alert: How to Get Off an FDA Red List
FDA Import Alerts allow the Agency to detain shipments it believes are unsafe. We explain it all, including how to get off the Red List.
3 Tips For 503B Sterile Compounding Facilities When Choosing a Lab Partner
Involved in sterile compounding of pharmaceutical products? Here are 3 questions to ask your lab partner to ensure your products are safe and sterile.
Top 5 FDA Entry Submission Errors & How to Avoid Them
Errors on your FDA entry submission raise red flags and can slow down your shipment. Here’s how to avoid them.
Importing Food Products into the U.S. (All You Need to Know)
There’s a lot to know in the food import business with all the FDA regulations involved. We cut through the confusion of importing food products in the US here.
Navigating Allergen Cross Contact: 5 Questions for Food Producers
System failures can cause allergen cross-contact in the food and dietary supplement industries. These allergen controls can mitigate most mistakes.
How to Choose an Import Agent for FDA-Regulated Products
Here’s how to choose an import agent that will help expedite your FDA-regulated products into the U.S. market.
USP 797 Sterile Compounding: What You Need to Know About Sterility Testing
Here’s what to know about sterility testing when performing USP 797 sterile compounding, including a look at the US FDA regulations in 21 CFR 211.
Aflatoxin Testing: A Guide for Every Almond Producer
Properly obtaining an aggregate sample and using the correct methodology is vital when performing aflatoxin testing for almonds.