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IEEE Testing Services for Electronics and Electrical Products

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 12, 2023

As technology continues to advance, IEEE testing will play a critical role in supporting innovation and protecting consumers in the electronics and electrical industries.

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Coffee Testing and Analysis: Ensuring Quality in Beans and Beverages

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 11, 2023

Coffee is more than just a daily ritual for millions around the world; it's a sensory experience that depends on the quality of the beans and the final brewed beverage. To maintain this high standard, coffee testing plays a crucial role. Whether you're a coffee...

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12 FDA Food Recalls in Month of January for Undeclared Milk Show Importance for Dairy Milk Testing

By Editorial Team | Mar 11, 2023

Food allergens are a growing safety concern among parents

Ingress Protection (IP) Testing: Ensuring Product Durability and Reliability

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 11, 2023

Ingress Protection (IP) testing is essential for evaluating the robustness of products against environmental factors such as dust and water.

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CLIA and its Role in Ensuring Quality in Clinical Laboratories

By Pam Wertalik | Mar 6, 2023

CLIA inspections and evaluations assess a laboratory’s performance, record-keeping practices, and quality assurance protocols

Micropipettes and paraphernalia in a clinical laboratory, the likes of which are inspected by CLIA.

ANSI Standards Testing: Ensuring Quality and Safety Across Industries

By Pam Wertalik | Mar 6, 2023

ANSI standards testing applies to a variety of industries and product types.

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Residual DNA Testing: Understanding Host Cell DNA Analysis in Biopharmaceuticals

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 4, 2023

By detecting and quantifying trace amounts of host cell DNA, manufacturers can ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of their products.

image of a modern laboratory, complete with advanced equipment and an artful representation of a DNA double helix in the background. The scene highlights the precision and innovation involved in DNA analysis and biopharmaceutical research

What is IEC Standards Testing?

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 3, 2023

IEC Standards Testing: Ensuring Quality and Safety in Electrical and Electronic Products International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards testing plays a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical and electronic products...

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Pharmacogenetics Testing | Precision Medicine Testing

By Editorial Team | Mar 2, 2023

Pharmacogenetics is a branch of science that studies how a person's genetics influence their response to pharmaceuticals (read an entry to pharmacogenetics, here). Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are one of the biggest influences in the study of pharmacogenetics, as...

Listeria Testing and Analysis: Ensuring Food Safety and Compliance

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 1, 2023

With the right testing strategies in place, food manufacturers can reduce the risk of Listeria contamination and prevent costly recalls.

Close-up illustration of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria under a microscope, showing rod-shaped cells with detailed surface texture, emphasizing their pathogenic characteristics.

California Proposition 65 Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 1, 2023

Understanding the Importance of California Proposition 65 Testing for Products Sold in California

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A Laboratory Guide to Cosmetics Formulation Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 28, 2023

From stability testing and microbiological assessments to allergen and performance evaluations, these tests provide critical data for managing product quality and regulatory compliance.

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ABV Testing: Ensuring Accuracy in Alcohol Content

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 27, 2023

ABV testing is a vital process in the beverage industry, ensuring that products are accurately labeled, compliant with regulations, and safe for consumers.

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Salmonella Testing and Analysis in Food

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 27, 2023

With various testing methods available, from traditional culture-based techniques to rapid molecular and immunoassay methods, food producers and laboratories can detect and prevent Salmonella contamination in food products.

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Grass Testing and Analysis

By Editorial Team | Feb 26, 2023

With grass starting to grow again, lawn and garden care manufacturers are looking for laboratories to test their pesticide, lawn equipment, and turf fertilizers. Contract Laboratory, Inc. can help manufacturers with all grass testing and all lawn and garden care...