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Scott LaNeve Named President of Labstat International
Experienced life sciences executive to lead Labstat’s global expansion strategy. KITCHENER, Ontario – Nov. 24, 2025 – Labstat Inc., a Certified Group company and the world’s largest independent nicotine testing laboratory, today announced the...
How to Perform Nicotine Dissolution Testing for Oral Nicotine Pouches
1-Minute Summary Global demand for oral nicotine pouches is growing, and FDA actions (recent authorizations and a PMTA pilot) are shaping a clearer path to market. Nicotine dissolution testing shows how fast and how much nicotine a...
Labstat at CORESTA 2025: Scientific Innovation in Oral Nicotine and Heated Tobacco
TSRC 2025 is behind us (read our TSRC wrap up here), and the industry has turned its attention to CORESTA 2025, which shall be held in Annecy, France. CORESTA 2025 19-23 October | Annecy, France The Labstat team is excited to...
TSRC 2025 Toxicology Wrap Up: Risk Assessment Takes Center Stage
The 78th Tobacco Science Research Conference (TSRC) devoted a full session to risk assessment, and it delivered practical tools, candid debate on 2024 FDA CTP tox memos (“Genotoxicity Hazard Identification and Carcinogenicity Tiering of...
Phil Gillespie Named Chief Financial Officer of Certified Group
New CFO to Support Company’s Growth and TIC Market Expansion SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Sept. 8, 2025 – Certified Group today announced the appointment of Phil Gillespie as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With more than 30 years of experience in...
Join Labstat at TSRC 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee
The 78th Tobacco Science Research Conference is scheduled for Sept. 14-17 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA this year. It offers a great opportunity for industry leaders to discuss the Reduced Harm movement, recent changes at the U.S. FDA’s...
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...