Methods and Standards

Non-destructive Testing

By Editorial Team | Feb 2, 2023

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a group of analytical techniques the technology industry uses to understand, evaluate, and determine properties of a material in an effort to assure that both structural and mechanical parts function safely and effectively. NDT is...

Nutraceutical, Dietary Supplement, and Vitamin Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 31, 2023

Nutraceutical, dietary supplement, and vitamin testing are essential processes for ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of products in the health and wellness industry.

image showing various nutraceuticals and dietary supplements on a laboratory bench. The scene captures a modern lab environment, highlighting the importance of testing and quality assurance in the production of these health products.

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 Trevor Henderson | Jan 23, 2023

NIOSH analytical methods are vital tools for ensuring occupational safety and health.

image of an industrial hygienist auditing an industrial site by NIOSH analytical standards

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 Association (NFPA) Standards Testing: Ensuring Safety and Compliance

By Trevor Henderson | 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.

image of a modern laboratory performing NFPA fire resistance testing, emphasizing the precision and importance of the process

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...