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How to Read an FDA Notice of Action (NOA)

How to Read an FDA Notice of Action (NOA)

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...
Ido-BR1 Testing for Dietary Supplements: New Validated Method

Ido-BR1 Testing for Dietary Supplements: New Validated Method

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...
Health Canada’s NHP GMPs 4.0: Stability Testing FAQs

Health Canada’s NHP GMPs 4.0: Stability Testing FAQs

Reviewed and Approved by Matilda Baghdasarian, Laboratory Services Associate Director  1-Minute Summary  Health Canada’s NHP GMPs Version 4.0 takes effect March 4, 2026, replacing the 2015 guide.  Every natural health product (NHP) must now have a...
Want Accurate Results, Faster? Send Your COA with Your Sample

Want Accurate Results, Faster? Send Your COA with Your Sample

Reviewed and Approved by Matt Traynor, PhD, Vice President, Innovation and Validation, Certified Laboratories 1-Minute Summary  COAs provide key technical details that are often absent from the sample submission form.  They help us choose the most...