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From ancient remedies to modern lab techniques, the science of vitamins has come a long way. Vitamin analysis plays a key role in making sure we get the right nutrients, whether through supplements, food, or baby formula. Keep reading to find out how testing is becoming more precise and efficient.
In the world of dietary supplements and botanical materials, accurate identity testing is essential for product safety, regulatory compliance, and consumer confidence. One of the most effective tools in this area is Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), particularly in its high-performance form (HPTLC). Continue reading to find an overview of HPTLC, compendial HPTLC methods, selecting a fit-for-purpose method, the acceptance criteria, and the advantages and limitations of compendial methods.
California passed Assembly Bill 899, a law aimed at holding baby food manufacturers to a higher standard and mandating monthly testing of finished baby food products. As concerns grow about heavy metals in food, especially in infant formula, we must find a way to protect these vulnerable individuals. Read more about California Bill 899 by clicking the link.
Infant formula is often the sole source of nutrition for many infants, so it must be perfect. Testing standards can ensure that the nutrients in infant formula products are exactly at the level they are supposed to be and have become the guideline for measuring the quality of infant formulas. Learn what defines today’s testing standards—check it out now.
Modern infant formula is a remarkable achievement in nutritional science, meticulously designed to meet or exceed all essential dietary needs for infants. Read this editorial by Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing CSO, Darryl Sullivan to learn about the rigorous analytical testing and regulatory requirements that companies must meet to bring infant formula to market.
Whether you're formulating a botanical powder, validating a nutrient claim, or verifying supplier specifications, reporting on a dry matter basis ensures that decisions are grounded in reliable, standardized data. Click to read a simple explanation of dry matter basis reporting, when it matters, and why.
Fortifying foods and dietary supplements with vitamins, minerals, and bioactives has become a key strategy for innovation and value. Understanding and planning around the LOQ is vital to protecting both your product integrity and your brand credibility. Continue reading to learn how to proactively evaluate your nutrient levels against assay capabilities.
Botanical innovation is reshaping how companies approach sourcing, formulation, and delivery. Learn how forward-thinking brands are aligning strategy, ensuring scalability, and meeting rising consumer and regulatory demands.
Explore the fast-evolving world of functional beverages with insights on formulation trends, innovation challenges, and scale-up strategies from The National Food Lab.
Bringing a new food or beverage product to life takes more than a good idea—it takes execution. And for early-stage brands, that executional gap between your kitchen and your consumer can feel massive. The problem isn’t passion or creativity. It’s infrastructure. Enter: The Pilot Plant.