ISO

Audit Preparedness for Contract Labs and Testing Facilities: A Guide to Ensuring Compliance and Confidence

By Swathi Kodaikal | Mar 25, 2025

Proactive audit preparedness is pivotal to ensure third-party laboratories stay compliant, reliable, and competent in the TIC space

A female researcher in lab coat and gloves examines a series of laboratory instruments.

What is ISO 9000?: A Comprehensive Guide to Quality Management Systems

By Swathi Kodaikal | Feb 10, 2025

ISO 9000 lays down the fundamental concepts and terminology used in the family of quality management standards

A male scientist in a laboratory setting with chemicals, instruments, labware on a bench and ISO 9000 checklist in the background.

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 part of the ISO 14000 family of standards, which focuses on environmental management

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 meet the ISO general requirements for testing and calibration laboratories issued by the ISO and the IEC

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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...