Testing

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

Testing Strategies in the Modern Nutraceuticals Industry

Trusted analytical methods validate product quality and integrity.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.07.17

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing

Partnership to Assess Accuracy of DNA Testing in Herbal Products

Information to help industry understand the effectiveness of currently available DNA technologies for herbal identification.

By Maged Sharaf, PhD, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 09.07.17

Building on Quality Foundations

Appropriate application of validated testing methods can help to keep your company on the right path.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.07.17

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Regulations | Testing | World Markets

FDA Inspecting U.S. Importers Under Foreign Supplier Verification Program

FSVPs requires Hazard Analysis, Supplier Evaluation, and Corrective Actions.

08.29.17

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Mood Health & Sleep | Quality & Safety | Testing

ConsumerLab.com Examines Low Dose Lithium Supplements

Most products passed ConsumerLab.com testing, however, dose and cost varied widely.

08.23.17

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Mergers & Acquisitions | Quality & Safety | Testing

ChromaDex Sells Analytical Testing Business to LabCorp

Sale aims to accelerate ChromaDex’s expansion of nicotinamide riboside and other patented ingredient technologies.

08.23.17

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

FDA Concludes Major Sampling Study of Sprouts

Most of the samples that tested positive for bacteria came from a small number of sprouting operations.

08.22.17

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

Labdoor Tests Infowars Supplements

Upon popular request, Labdoor investigated banned stimulants, authentic ingredients, and claimed benefits.

08.15.17

Breaking News | Cardiovascular Health | Cognitive Function | Quality & Safety | Testing

ConsumerLab Finds Cadmium Contamination in Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Powders

Testing also evaluated flavanol content and percentage of cocoa.

07.19.17

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Sports Nutrition | Testing

ConsumerLab.com Tests Muscle and Workout Supplements

Company revealed top picks for creatine and branched-chain amino acids.

07.05.17

Reviewing the State of the Herbs & Botanicals Market

Focus on quality control, supply chain integrity, and supplement research have positioned the market for future success.

By Danielle Rose, Contributing Writer 07.05.17

Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Testing

Building Trust in Dietary Supplement Brands

Supply chain management, adherence to GMPs, sound testing strategies, and commitment to self-regulation can win consumers.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.05.17

Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Supplier News | Testing

Jiaherb Introduces HerbaLink Botanical Traceability Program

Commitment to product integrity includes stringent testing and identification methods.

07.05.17

ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular Magnesium Supplements

Magnesium is the 7th most popular supplement among people who regularly use supplements, per CL survey.

06.27.17

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing | Vitamins

ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular Vitamin K Products

Company identified top picks and explained clinical evidence for vitamin K.

06.05.17

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

Laboratory Guidance Document Details Analysis for Grapefruit Seed Extract

Guidance intended for quality control personnel and lab technicians to help choose appropriate techniques and methods.

06.01.17

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Testing | Vitamins

ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular Vitamin D Supplements

Review includes test results and quality comparisons for 44 products.

05.22.17

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News | Testing

Indena & Hyris Partner for Genomic Identification of Botanical Species

Indena holds preferential access to the genomic technology, exclusive for the dietary supplement ingredient industry.

05.05.17

GOED Study Shows New Zealand Fish Oil Supplements Meet Label Claims

Publication questions results of study published in 2015.

05.03.17

Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Testing

NSF International Launches Raised Without Antibiotics Certification

New protocol helps consumers identify animal products that do not contribute to growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.