


Certified Group at ASTA 2025 Annual Meeting and Exhibits: Ensuring Safety, Quality, & Innovation of Spices
By Jay Alappat, Ph.D, Chief Science Officer – Chemistry, Certified Group The global spice industry continues to grow, driven by increasing consumer demand for bold flavors, clean labels, and high-quality ingredients. However, with this growth comes the...
Tips for Auditing a Contract Lab for Testing Supplements
Reviewed and Approved by Shelly Blackwell, Senior Director, Dietary Supplements and Tobacco, EAS Consulting Group, a Certified Group company 1-Minute Summary Manufacturers should audit a contract lab’s personnel, test methods, equipment, and quality...
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....