Methods and Standards

US FDA Nutraceutical, Dietary Supplement, and Vitamin Testing

By Editorial Team | Jan 31, 2023

In the rapidly expanding market of nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and vitamins, ensuring product safety and compliance with regulatory standards is paramount. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a crucial role in establishing guidelines...

FDA Dietary Supplement, Nutraceutical, VItamin Testing

Scoville Heat Units: Understanding Chili Pepper Heat

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 24, 2023

The Scoville Scale and Scoville Heat Units have played a pivotal role in the culinary and food science industries for over a century.

the concept of chili pepper heat levels on the Scoville Scale, arranged in ascending order of spiciness against a gradient background

What is Riboprinting?

By Editorial Team | Jan 23, 2023

A technique with the ability to both track and identify bacteria

Green cylindrical bacteria on a black field

NIOSH Analytical Methods Testing and Analysis

By Editorial Team | Jan 23, 2023

The United States National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH publishes a Manual of Analytical Methods. The methods detail sampling and analysis of contaminants in workplace air, and in the blood and urine of workers who are occupationally exposed....

Analysis of Capsaicinoids for Scoville Heating Unit (SHU)

By Editorial Team | Jan 19, 2023

The Scoville Heat Scale, devised by Wilbur Scoville in 1912, has long been the benchmark for measuring the pungency of chili peppers and other spicy foods. While the original method was a sensory test, modern laboratory professionals rely on more objective, precise...

National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Standards Testing

By Editorial Team | Jan 19, 2023

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) creates codes and standards related to fire and electrical safety. Generally, compliance with NFPA standards is voluntary. However, compliance with the NFPA codes and standards can greatly improve the quality and safety of...

How is ISO 10993 Medical Device Biocompatibility Testing Performed?

By Editorial Team | Jan 18, 2023

ISO 10993 medical device biocompatibility testing is performed to observe how compatible a device is with living tissue. To be considered biocompatible, a device needs to cause no local or systemic response. Biocompatibility is determined through a series of tests...

Medical Device Biocompatiability Testing

Pharmaceutical Drug USP Test Methods

By Editorial Team | Jan 17, 2023

U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) is an organization whose main goal is to help improve human health by creating standards to ensure higher quality and safer pharmaceuticals, foods, and dietary supplements (learn more about USP standards). The FDA enforces standards set by...