REACH Registration: A Comprehensive Guide for Testing Laboratories and Businesses
REACH registration is a regulatory requirement for the EU chemical market and also a business opportunity for contract testing labs worldwide
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NATO STANAG: A Comprehensive Overview
Discover the purpose, importance, and development of NATO STANAGs. Learn how these standardization agreements enhance interoperability among member nations and adapt to modern challenges."
Antibiotics in Food – 3rd Annual Report Released
In the third annual "Chain Reaction" report, the most popular US fast food chains are graded on their use of antibiotics in food, specifically meat, as well as their policies and meat sourcing practices. Historically, antibiotics have been given to animals that...
FDA Food Contact Substances Testing: Ensuring Safety and Compliance in Food Packaging
Food safety is a critical concern for consumers, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies alike. One of the essential aspects of food safety is ensuring that food contact substances (FCS)—materials that come into direct contact with food—are safe and do not pose health...
CLP Regulation on Substances and Mixtures
Protecting the environment is a primary goal of CLP regulations
HRIPT Testing: Evaluating Skin Safety and Allergenicity
The Human Repeat Insult Patch Test (HRIPT) is a critical method used in product safety and sensitivity evaluation.
Nutraceutical, Dietary Supplement, and Vitamin Testing
Nutraceutical, dietary supplement, and vitamin testing are essential processes for ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of products in the health and wellness industry.
Halloween Costume Flammability Testing: Ensuring Safety for Spooky Celebrations
Flammability testing is a critical part of ensuring that Halloween costumes are safe for children and adults alike
Landfill Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) Testing
TCLP testing is an essential tool for assessing the potential hazards of waste and ensuring environmental safety.
21st Century Cures Act
The FDA is continually working to improve patient outcomes by including patients as well as their comfort and safety in the development of new drugs, biologics, and medical devices. A relatively new law, the 21st Century Cures Act, was designed as a way to bring...
FDA Compliance in Veterinary Medicine Testing
FDA compliance in veterinary medicine testing is not only a regulatory requirement but also a benchmark for quality and safety in animal health products. Ensuring the safety and efficacy of veterinary drugs, devices, and food additives is a top priority that...
Controlled Substance Pharmaceutical Drug Testing and Analysis: Ensuring Safety and Compliance
By using advanced analytical methods such as HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, FTIR, and NMR, pharmaceutical companies can accurately identify and quantify controlled substances, verify product quality, and meet regulatory standards.
Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA): Ensuring Safety and Compliance in Art Supplies
Discover how proper labeling protects consumers, meets regulatory standards, and promotes safe usage of hazardous art materials.
What is SAMHSA?
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services whose main goal is the advancement of behavioral health. SAMHSA aims to reduce substance abuse and mental illness in the U.S. The...
How is ISO 10993 Medical Device Biocompatibility Testing Performed?
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...
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Electronic Device Testing: Ensuring Safety and Compliance for Tablets and Laptops in Schools
In today’s digital age, tablets and laptops have become essential tools in...
Chemical Safety Testing of School Supplies: Ensuring Crayons, Markers, and Glue Are Safe for Children
As children head back to school, parents, teachers, and caregivers focus on...
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