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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.

image of bottles of wine on a laboratory bench, suggesting ABV testing in a professional lab environment.

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.

image featuring a modern laboratory bench with testing equipment, accompanied by a highly realistic depiction of Salmonella bacteria in the background, emphasizing the scientific process of Salmonella testing for food safety.

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...

Particle Size Distribution (PSD) Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 23, 2023

Methods, applications, and importance in laboratory analysis

Image of various powders in Petri dished on a laboratory bench illustrating Particle size distribution testing

What is Ames Testing?

By Editorial Team | Feb 23, 2023

The Ames test is an assay used throughout the world using bacteria to detect chemical substances that are known to cause DNA damage resulting in gene mutations. Testing is performed on substances from chemicals to new drugs. If the test results a positive, the...

Illegal Drug Residues Testing in the Dairy Industry

By Editorial Team | Feb 23, 2023

Dairies must follow strict treatment protocols to reduce the risk of finding drug residues

Illegal Drug Residues Testing in the Dairy Industry

Guide to Fungus Testing and Analysis for Laboratories

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 22, 2023

Fungus testing can prevent a wide range of problems, from food contamination to infections in healthcare settings.

image showing different fungus strains under a microscope, highlighting distinct fungal structures with detailed textures and vibrant colors, set in a laboratory environment.

Glycolysis Research Study Testing

By Editorial Team | Feb 21, 2023

Today, Contract Laboratory received a Test Request from a Pharmaceutical Company needing a preclinical contract research organization for glycolysis research study testing as part of a clinical trial. Glycolysis is the first step in cellular respiration, a process...

Adhesive Testing: A Laboratory Guide to Principles and Methods

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 20, 2023

Adhesive testing evaluates the bonding strength and performance of adhesives across various applications.

various adhesive products arranged on a laboratory bench

Potency Testing of Biopharmaceuticals

By Editorial Team | Feb 18, 2023

Potency testing is a term used to describe the process of measuring biological activity in a product. Many methods exist to determine the potency of a biopharmaceutical such as ligand and receptor binding assays, cell culture-based assays, and animal-based assays....

Hardlines and Softlines Testing: Ensuring Safety, Quality, and Compliance in Consumer Product

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 17, 2023

Consumer products come in all shapes and sizes, and ensuring their safety and quality is critical to protecting consumers and maintaining brand reputation. Hardlines and softlines testing are essential processes that evaluate a wide range of consumer goods, from...

image showing a close-up of a toy robot and a running shoe on a modern lab bench. The scene highlights the importance of quality and safety testing for hardlines and softlines products in a controlled laboratory environment.

Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT)

By Editorial Team | Feb 16, 2023

What is CCIT? Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT) is done to evaluate the strength and integrity of a container closure system. Testing of container closures is important as it ensures a sterile barrier against microorganisms and other potentially dangerous...

Electronic Testing

By Science Technology | Feb 14, 2023

Exploring the Importance and Impacts of the Electronics Industry. Electronics have a vital role in our lives, powering devices, companies, and systems. We heavily rely on their flawless functioning for multiple daily activities. To keep the world running, people...