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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...
Biodegradation is the disintegration of materials through biological means such as by bacteria or fungi. Biodegradable matter is consumed by microorganisms and the process can be enhanced through biosurfactants which are produced by microorganisms. Biodegradable...
Looking for pesticide testing? With the growth of organic food and concern for safe food, pesticide residues are a consideration in food ingredients and agricultural products. The United States Environmental Protection Agency US EPA contains a link to the Code of...
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...
X-ray diffraction, also known as XRD, is a method of non-destructive testing to analyze fluids, powders, crystals, and more. X-ray diffraction answers the question, "What is it?" In its simplest explanation, XRD uses diffracted intensities and angles to identify...
DNA fingerprinting, also called DNA profiling, is a scientific technique that collects a specific DNA pattern, or profile, from an individual organism. Often the DNA profile is then compared to other profiles to find a match. DNA fingerprinting is most commonly...
Photometric testing is a crucial process in industries that deal with lighting and optics. It pertains to the measurement of light as perceived by the human eye. The rationale behind this is that human eyes do not respond uniformly to all wavelengths of light....
Did you know the only food item required by federal law to display an expiration date is infant formula? Other food products that display expiration dates voluntarily adhere to the labeling system as a way to protect the reputation of their products by ensuring...
A polyherbal formulation is a formulation made of two or more herbs. Polyherbalism is an Ayurvedic principle that suggests single herbal formulations are insufficient but when combined, they produce a greater result. Polyherbal formulations have recently gained...
During the summer, a park with playground equipment is a draw for children and parents alike. While children love them and obtain the badly needed exercise, parents on the sidelines often worry about their children playing on playground equipment like slides, swing...
Performing Testing to be in Compliance with the FPLA - Fair Packaging and Labeling Act Fair Packaging and Labeling Act FPLA ComplianceThe Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) of 1967, issues regulations from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the US Food...
Glycemic Index (GI) Testing | GI Value Measurements The glycemic index is a scale for ranking carbohydrates (0-100) based on how they raise blood sugar. High glycemic foods cause greater fluctuations in blood sugar and insulin levels because they are digested,...
Particle size analysis, also known as micromeritics, is a commonly used technique in the pharmaceutical industry. Particle size is one of the most important factors that contributes to the efficacy of a drug product. Additionally, particle size also affects the...
In vivo and in vitro testing are two of the most common methods for studying and testing organisms. While similar, each type of testing has its advantages and disadvantages. In vivo studies are those done on living organisms such as humans, animals, or even plants...
A genetic marker is a gene whose location on a chromosome is known and can be used to identify a species. Genetic markers are divided into two groups, biochemical markers that can detect variations in proteins and amino acids, and molecular markers that detect DNA...
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