Testing Methods

AOAC Calls for Comments, Methods and Experts

Stakeholders are encouraged to review and comment on methods for flavanols and various vitamins, and are welcomed to submit methods to meet the standard. ...More
May 22, 2012
Posted in News
Image Gallery: Arizona Nutritional Supplements

Arizona Nutritional Supplements (ANS), a contract manufacturer with 1,200 formulas, let INSIDER view its GMP-certified tablet and capsule manufacturing facility in Chandler, AZ. ...More
May 14, 2012
Posted in Galleries, Contract Manufacturing
Using a '3 by 3' to Understand Botanical Materials

A “three by three" framework of signposts and subcategories that can help you better understand both botanical materials and finished botanical products. ...More
May 1, 2012 By Steven Dentali
Posted in Articles
USP's New Dietary Supplement Resource

The US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has released its 2012 Dietary Supplement Compendium, designed to help manufacturers, suppliers, laboratories and regulatory agencies ensure the quality of raw materials used in dietary supplements ingredients and products. ...More
April 30, 2012
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Supercritical Fluid Technologies ~ SFT-NPX-10 Supercritical Extractor

Supercritical Fluid Technologies introduced its new SFT-NPX-10 supercritical extractor for the processing of natural products. ...More
April 20, 2012
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FDA Issues Nanotech Draft Guidances

FDA issued two draft guidance documents focusing on nanotechnology, one for use in foods and one for use in cosmetics. While neither of the draft guidance documents mentions supplements specifically, they have implication to this industry because they offer safety standards ...More
April 20, 2012
Posted in News
Image Gallery: ChromaDex Analytics

ChromaDex's 13,000-square-foot analytical facility in Boulder, CO, performs identity and analytical testing, contaminant screening, stability studies, material characterization and microbiological assessments. ...More
April 2, 2012
Posted in Galleries
Slide Show: Passing GMP Inspections

Successfully passing an FDA GMP (good manufacturing practice) inspection takes careful planning and an understanding of what is at the top of FDA's priority list. This slide show takes you from the basics of GMPs to an explanation of common GMP problems, tips on compliance ...More
March 28, 2012
Posted in Galleries, Contract Manufacturing
Find Out What Industry Thinks About Ingredient ID Issue

INSIDER conducted a survey of industry execs earlier this year on the subject of 100% ingredient identification for dietary supplements, an area where some in industry are falling short, and the results are now available for free in our special report. ...More
March 26, 2012
Posted in Blog
Eurofins to Acquire BASF's QTA

QTA, BASF's analytical service, is expected to strengthen Eurofins growing U.S. presence, in addition to providing advanced expertise on quality systems. ...More
March 23, 2012
Posted in News