1-Minute Summary ELISA allergen testing and PCR allergen testing are the two most widely used methods for detecting allergens in food, supplements, and cosmetics. Sandwich ELISA is ideal for protein-based allergens; PCR is preferred when DNA is more stable...
Reviewed and Approved by Tim Lombardo, Sr. Dir., Food Consulting Services, EAS Consulting Group; and Annie Hughes, Director, General Manager FDA Detention, Certified Group 1-Minute Summary FDA Red List removal requires proving the issue that caused detention has...
The time and cost associated with analytical determinations for compliance with the FDA Nutrition Labeling regulations (21 CFR 101) dictate that composites rather than individual samples be used. The following information explains how to submit samples for nutritional...
1-Minute Summary Cosmetics microbiology testing verifies that products are free of harmful microbes and safe for consumer use. Testing is performed at multiple stages – water, raw ingredients, in-process materials, and finished goods. USP <51>,...
Reviewed and Approved by Tim Lombardo, Sr. Dir. of Food Consulting Services, EAS Consulting Group; Annie Hughes, Director, General Manager FDA Detention, Certified Laboratories FDA detentions are on the rise. In 2025 alone, the Agency reviewed nearly 50 million...
Reviewed and Approved by Matt Traynor, PhD, Vice President, Innovation and Validation, Certified Laboratories 1-Minute Summary Ido-BR1 has shown promise in clinical trials as an anti-inflammatory for joint health, making it a popular ingredient in...
