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The cannabis industry is still relatively new, but the value that lab testing gives is evident. We aren’t just talking about the minimum tests to maintain compliance.
The consumer needs much more to be sure that your product meets their needs. So, how do you get your cannabis products tested?
A New Chapter for Tobacco Regulation: Hope for Renewed Momentum
By Gabriel Muñiz, Independent Consultant for EAS Consulting Group, a Certified Group company The recent changes at the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) have understandably drawn a great deal of attention. As the agency undergoes...
5-Minute Guide to U.S. Cannabis & Hemp Regulatory Facts for Manufacturers
Reviewed and Approved by Maged Sharaf, Ph.D., Senior Director, Labeling, Cannabis and Claims Consulting Services, EAS Consulting Group, a Certified Group company This guide provides an overview of key U.S. regulations for cannabis and hemp,...
Identification of Ingredients in Supplements and NHP
There are two primary identification (ID) methodological approaches that are currently accepted by stakeholders involved in the Dietary Supplement industry: Chromatographic fingerprinting: High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas...
Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) Expands with New Laboratory in St. Louis
Bringing 24/7 Food Safety Testing to the Area SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 3, 2025 – Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), a Certified Group company, is proud to announce the opening of its new food testing laboratory in St. Louis, Missouri. This...
Certified Laboratories Approved as Amazon TIC for Ophthalmic and Skin-Lightening Products
Company can conduct required testing and verify COAs against Amazon’s policy requirements. BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 11, 2024 -- Certified Laboratories, a Certified Group company, proudly announces its recognition as an Amazon-approved Testing,...
What are Cannabis Terpenes (+ Terpenes Chart)
1-Minute Summary Terpene testing for cannabis enhances product differentiation and consumer satisfaction by providing insights into aroma, flavour, and effects. There are five categories of cannabis terpenes: monoterpenes,...
Results of a Labstat and Toxys ToxTracker® Proficiency Study
The ToxTracker® assay is a valuable tool for evaluating the genotoxic profile of new products, providing critical insights into potential DNA damage, oxidative stress, and protein misfolding responses. Its ability to detect specific gene activation...
Understanding Natural Health Product Testing in Canada
Understanding Natural Health Product Testing in Canada When entering the Canadian market with a natural health product (NHP) or supplement, ensuring the product meets regulatory standards is essential. Proper third-party supplement testing helps...
Purity-IQ Announces New Affiliation with Labstat International
Purity-IQ Announces New Affiliation with Labstat International Purity-IQ is proud to announce a new affiliation with Labstat International. Effective immediately, this partnership will help build capacity for authenticity testing for Labstat’s...
2024 Spring Cannabis Science Conference Wrap Up
2024 Spring Cannabis Science Conference Wrap Up By Andy Stinson, Scientific Engagement Lead-Commercial Product Development, Labstat Labstat attended the 2024 Spring Cannabis Science Conference in Kansas City this year to share our new...