Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.01.16
The dietary supplement industry has come under intense scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers of late—perhaps more than ever before. The investigation into herbal supplements spearheaded by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman last year, for example, brought questions about quality and testing protocols into the forefront, sparking debates about the utility and proper application of new, emerging technologies like DNA barcode analysis.
As a key component of a product manufacturer’s quality assurance program, proper testing is a front-line defense against economically motivated adulteration, which responsible industry players have been battling for many years. Analytical testing for identity, purity, strength and composition remains paramount to ensuring that quality products reach consumers.
Evolution of Quality
Over time, companies have realized the importance and value of testing, and product quality has improved as a direct result, according to Élan Sudberg, CEO, Alkemist Labs, Costa Mesa, CA.
Alongside the fact that testing pro
As a key component of a product manufacturer’s quality assurance program, proper testing is a front-line defense against economically motivated adulteration, which responsible industry players have been battling for many years. Analytical testing for identity, purity, strength and composition remains paramount to ensuring that quality products reach consumers.
Evolution of Quality
Over time, companies have realized the importance and value of testing, and product quality has improved as a direct result, according to Élan Sudberg, CEO, Alkemist Labs, Costa Mesa, CA.
Alongside the fact that testing pro
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