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How to Test Products Containing Petrolatum

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

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

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 

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...
4 Tips for Evaluating Labs for Product-Release & Regulatory Testing

4 Tips for Evaluating Labs for Product-Release & Regulatory Testing

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 products, the lab you select must...