Analytical Testing

Alkemist Labs expands testing capabilities, protects COAs with HealthLOQ

29-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

“We finally launched the full suite,” said Elan Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs, after the company announced an expansion to its testing capabilities that now includes microbiological and residual solvents testing.

Alkemist Labs warns pesticide results may omit tests for certain chemicals

06-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

Alkemist Labs claims many pesticide analyses conducted in the industry may be missing tests for some chemicals used as microbial agents and/or fungicides.

Researchers propose ‘Probiotics Identity Card’ based on DNA and flow cytometry

21-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

Researchers based in Italy and Ireland have proposed a two step approach to validating and enumerating probiotic supplements. A stakeholder group commented that the approach holds promise for better quality control within the industry.

Mérieux acquires Utah firm Dyad Labs

10-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

Mérieux NutriSciences has announced the acquisition of Utah firm Dyad Labs as the company bolsters its footprint in the dietary supplements industry in North America.

NOW unveils new method for finding pesticide residues in complex botanicals

31-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

Scientists at supplement manufacturer NOW have validated a new test method for finding pesticide residues in difficult-to-analyze botanicals, such as Hawthorn extract.