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Essential Oil Testing: A Guide to Quality, Purity, Methods, and Regulations

By Trevor Henderson | Nov 5, 2024

Essential oils have become increasingly popular in aromatherapy, cosmetics, and wellness products. Ensuring the quality and safety of these products is vital for both manufacturers and consumers.

image of various essential oils on a laboratory bench.

A Guide to ISO 14001: Environmental Management System (EMS)

By Trevor Henderson | Sep 4, 2024

ISO 14001 is an internationally recognized standard for creating and implementing an effective Environmental Management System (EMS). It provides organizations with a framework to manage their environmental responsibilities systematically and sustainably. ISO 14001...

an artful image showing a modern laboratory in compliance with ISO 14001, highlighting environmental management practices and sustainability efforts in a clean, organized lab setting.

Proteins and Peptide Testing: Methods, Applications, Safety and Quality

By Swathi Kodaikal | May 6, 2024

Accredited third-party protein testing labs uphold the highest QA standards, ensuring the safety and efficacy of food, drugs, and biotherapeutics

Female researcher wearing PPE examines a test tube filled with liquid.

ISO 17025 Accredited Laboratories

By Trevor Henderson | Apr 21, 2023

ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Laboratories are laboratories that meet the ISO general requirements for testing and calibration laboratories first issued in 1999 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

Image of a modern lab with a ISO 17025 Certification

ISO Cleanroom Standards for Contamination Control

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 1, 2023

From air cleanliness classification to operational guidelines, these standards provide a comprehensive framework for ensuring that cleanrooms meet the necessary levels of cleanliness and contamination control.

image of a modern cleanroom environment, featuring technicians in cleanroom suits working with advanced equipment in a controlled, spotless setting.

Infant Formula Testing: New ISO Method

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 14, 2023

Infant formula testing is a critical process that ensures the safety, quality, and nutritional adequacy of formula products.

image showing several cans of infant formula on a laboratory bench, set in a clean and organized lab environment. This visual highlights the importance of testing and quality assurance in the production of infant formula.

ISO-Certified Solar Eclipse Glasses

By Editorial Team | Feb 3, 2023

Viewing the total or partial solar eclipse can be an exciting event. However, experts have warned that no matter where you are, “it is never safe to look directly at the sun's rays — even if the sun is partly obscured,” as it can cause damage to the eyes. To avoid...

How is ISO 10993 Medical Device Biocompatibility Testing Performed?

By Trevor Henderson | 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...