Third-Party Testing for Product Quality and Safety
Testing Methods:
HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography):
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Assesses purity and identifies components in most products.
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Separates components based on their interaction with a column material.
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Detects components by measuring light absorption and retention time.
ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry):
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Detects heavy metals at very low concentrations.
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Ionizes samples and separates ions based on mass-to-charge ratio.
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Tests for arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead.
Microbiology Panel:
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Evaluates microbial contamination in products derived from biological sources.
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Tests for total aerobic bacteria, yeast, mold, E. coli, S. aureus, and Salmonella.
FTIR (Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy):
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Identifies compounds and assesses purity in specific cases.
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Measures how a sample absorbs light at different wavelengths.
Quality Assurance Process:
Process:
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Every product batch undergoes independent lab testing.
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All test results are reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
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Raw materials must pass all relevant tests to be used in production.