Choosing a Lab for FDA Detention Testing: What Counts with the Agency
1-Minute Summary Pick a lab with an ISO 17025 scope that matches your matrix/analyte; use LAAF when your analyte is active on FDA’s Dashboard. Require validated, matrix-appropriate methods, with LOQ/LOD below the limit and full QC so results are...
PCR & ELISA Allergen Testing: How Manufacturers Detect Hidden Risks
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...
FDA Red List Removal – A Proven Plan for Resolving an Import Alert
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...