Certified Laboratories Blog

3 Tips For 503B Sterile Compounding Facilities When Choosing a Lab Partner

Dec 5, 2024

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

Dec 5, 2024

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)

Dec 5, 2024

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

Dec 5, 2024

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

Dec 5, 2024

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

Dec 5, 2024

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.

Detained Shipment? Why Following FDA Sampling Guidelines is a Must

Dec 5, 2024

Here’s how Certified Laboratories expedites FDA-detained product release by following FDA sampling guidelines and using our FDA sampling plan.

Aflatoxin Testing: A Guide for Every Almond Producer

Dec 5, 2024

Properly obtaining an aggregate sample and using the correct methodology is vital when performing aflatoxin testing for almonds.

FDA ITACS: A Tool to Speed Your Next Import

Dec 5, 2024

We explain how the FDA ITACS system helps you cut to the front of the line when importing FDA-regulated products. Find out how to use this powerful tool.

Microbiological Testing for Nuts: 4 Reasons to Choose Certified Laboratories

Dec 5, 2024

Your lab that can test for aflatoxins from tree nuts and perform other microbiological tests for nuts. Fast turnaround times and responsive service.

What is a U.S. HTS Code (& How to Estimate Customs Duties)?

Dec 5, 2024

Here’s how to read a harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) code and estimate your customs duties (with examples).

Your Complete Guide to Process Validation for Almonds

Dec 5, 2024

U.S. Federal law, customer demand, and your own quality-control program benefit from a process validation for almonds. This free checklist can help.

How to Test for Heavy Metals in Food & Other Products: An Industry Guide

Dec 5, 2024

Step-by-step instructions for how to test for heavy metals in food. A guide for quality control professionals to help ensure food safety.

MoCRA: What Does it Mean for the U.S. Cosmetics Industry?

Dec 5, 2024

FDA’s Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) promises to reshape the U.S. cosmetics industry. Here’s what you need to know to comply.

Amazon Dietary Supplement Requirements for Lab Testing [2025]

Dec 5, 2024

Amazon’s dietary supplement requirements include specifications testing in ISO 17025 accredited laboratories. Here’s what you need to test for.

How Tobacco Manufacturers Can Prepare for an FDA Inspection

Dec 5, 2024

Be prepared for an FDA PMTA pre-approval inspection for tobacco manufacturers with our free checklist curated by our industry experts. Download your copy now.

Guide to OTC & Cosmetic Stability Testing [+ Free Cheat Sheet]

Dec 5, 2024

We explain the regulations for OTC stability testing and cosmetic stability testing, and show step-by-step how to they’re done.

Label Claims: A Guide for Food & Beverage Manufacturers

Dec 5, 2024

Explore how to develop truthful and compliant label claims for food & beverage products, understand U.S. regulations, and learn about lab testing needs.