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Advancing Pathogen Detection in Nicotine Pouches with qPCR
Reviewed By Alexandra Kommatas-Stanisz, Microbiology & Cannabis Lab Manager, Labstat International Nicotine pouch sales continue to grow, reshaping the industry through their reduced-harm potential. But the necessary microbiological testing for...
Food & Drug Law Institute (FDLI) Tobacco and Nicotine Products Regulation and Policy Conference 2026: Key Regulatory Takeaways for Tobacco and Nicotine Product Manufacturers
FDA's Focus on Review Efficiency, Scientific Evidence, Product Modifications, and Market Authorization The first day of the 2026 FDLI Tobacco and Nicotine Products Regulation and Policy Conference provided valuable insight into the...
Labstat International Inc. Awarded OECD Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Recognition
Achievement recognizes Labstat’s 50-year commitment to scientific quality, integrity, and global regulatory support. KITCHENER, Ontario – May 21, 2026 – Labstat Inc., a Certified Group company and the world’s largest independent nicotine and...
GLP Recognition Milestone
UPDATE: Labstat was officially awarded OECD GLP certification on May 13, 2026. View our GLP Certification here. "We’re pleased to share an important milestone in Labstat’s GLP recognition process with the Standards Council of Canada (SCC)....
Insights from Labstat’s Nicotine Pouch Pilot Program Roundtable: “What Does It Take to Bring a Nicotine Pouch Product to Market”
The regulatory pathway for nicotine pouch products in the United States continues to evolve. For manufacturers seeking market authorization through the FDA’s Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) process, success requires not only robust...
Certified Laboratories Approved as Amazon TIC for Supplements
Expansion reinforces leadership in regulated product testing. BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026 – Certified Laboratories, a Certified Group company, is now officially recognized as an Amazon-approved Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC)...
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...