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Biosafety Levels: Key to Laboratory Safety and Compliance

By Pam Wertalik | Oct 16, 2024

Biosafety levels are a set of safety standards and containment protocols defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

DNA Testing Software, FaSTR™ DNA v1.2, Enhanced

By Science Technology | Oct 16, 2024

Delivering comprehensive DNA analysis for complex forensic profiles

Screen shot of the DNA testing software FaSTR DNA

Ensuring Quality Control Testing After Manufacturing Shutdowns: Best Practices and Tips

By Pam Wertalik | Oct 16, 2024

Quality control (QC) testing after a shutdown is critical to ensuring that production processes are running smoothly and that product standards are maintained.

Image of quality control testing after manufacturing shutdowns

Food Shelf Life Testing and Expiration Dating

By Pam Wertalik | Oct 16, 2024

Through comprehensive food shelf life testing, manufacturers can evaluate various factors that affect food shelf life, from ingredients to packaging and storage conditions.

HASS and HALT Testing: Key Methods for Product Reliability and Durability

By Pam Wertalik | Oct 16, 2024

Two of the most effective methods for evaluating product robustness are Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) and Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT)

NIPT Workflow Adopted by Genetix in Colombia

By Science Technology | Oct 15, 2024

Faster, Cost-Effective Genetic Testing for Contract Labs

Pregnant woman representing new NIPT needs

Certified Laboratories Joins the Contract Laboratory Network

By Swathi Kodaikal | Oct 11, 2024

Certified Laboratories, previously Micro Quality Labs, offers contract testing services for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical, and household products industries

Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) Testing: A Comprehensive Overview

By Trevor Henderson | Oct 10, 2024

Whether you are working on LEED certification, mitigating the urban heat island effect, or simply seeking energy-efficient material solutions, understanding and conducting SRI testing is crucial.

Modern urban landscape featuring energy-efficient buildings with high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) materials, including reflective roofs, green pavements, and reflective facades, illustrating sustainable urban planning in a sunny environment.

Psilocybin Potency Testing: Ensuring Quality and Safety of Magic Mushrooms

By Trevor Henderson | Oct 10, 2024

Psilocybin potency testing is an essential step in ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of psilocybin products.

image of magic mushrooms in a natural environment suggesting the importance of psilocibin potency testing in mushrooms and mushroom extracts

Nasal Spray Testing: Ensuring Safety and Quality for Effective Treatments

By Trevor Henderson | Oct 10, 2024

Ensuring compliance with safety standards helps protect consumers from the potential risks of untested or improperly manufactured nasal sprays.

close-up image of a person using a nasal spray suggesting the imprtance of nasal spray testing

Halloween Candy Testing: Ensuring Safety for a Spooktacular Celebration

By Pam Wertalik | Oct 10, 2024

Testing helps prevent potential health hazards like foodborne illnesses and allergic reactions.

Heavy Metals Testing: Ensuring Product Safety Across Industries

By Trevor Henderson | Oct 9, 2024

Heavy metal testing is a critical step in ensuring the safety and quality of products across many industries, from food and cosmetics to toys and industrial materials.