Excited for the start of #CANEXEC 24 in Toronto Oct. 3-4! Our own Rana Tayyarah, Labstat International Inc. VP of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs is speaking. It should be a great event for the #cannabis industry! #cannabisbusiness #cannabismanufacturing #cannabisnews #cannabispolicy #cannabisindustry #cannabismarket #cannabisgrowers #Harmreduction #cannabistechnology #cannabisresearch
Certified Group
Biotechnology Research
Melville, NEW YORK 1,142 followers
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Certified Group is a family of laboratory and consulting companies providing expert testing, consulting and auditing in food, cosmetic, personal care, dietary supplement, cannabis and nicotine industries across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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- Biotechnology Research
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Melville, NEW YORK
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- Privately Held
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- Food Safety Testing, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Cosmetic Testing, Dietary Supplement Testing, Food Analysis, Entomology, Seafood Decomposition, Regulatory Consulting, Auditing, Cannabis Testing, and Nicotine Testing
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In the #cosmetic and #skincare industry, few substances have garnered as much attention and acclaim as hyaluronic acid (HA). In fact, the market for hyaluronic acid products is valued at more than $2.6 billion and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.46%. Here's a quick look at this amazing compound! Reach out if you need lab testing: https://hubs.ly/Q02RwQBY0 #hyaluronicacid #chemistry
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Do you have three years to wait for test data before marketing your #OTC product in the U.S.? The U.S. FDA requires testing for OTC products and cosmetic/OTC crossover products to be completed and expiration dates determined before the product is marketed in the U.S. The FDA also indicates proposed retest periods based on the type of drug product, including real-time concurrent stability studies conducted at varying intervals, usually… > Every three months in the first year. > Every six months during the second year. > Annually thereafter during an #FDA proposed retest period. That means a minimum three-year testing window is required prior to product marketing. But who has three years to wait? That’s why many manufacturers conduct accelerated stability testing in parallel with standard stability testing. Accelerated testing environments are manipulated to simulate the given length of time under assessment. For example, six months of accelerated stability testing can equal a 24-month shelf-life claim. However, be sure to understand the regulations and drawbacks before designing your protocol. Our article can help: https://hubs.ly/Q02QLt9f0 #cosmetics #microbiology #stabilitytesting
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In the #cosmetic and #skincare industry, few substances have garnered as much attention and acclaim as hyaluronic acid. Revered for its remarkable ability to hydrate and plump skin, #hyaluronicacid has become a cornerstone in skincare formulations and topical treatments. Behind its seemingly effortless effectiveness lies a complex process of laboratory testing and validation that demands meticulous care and expertise. We explain hyaluronic acid laboratory testing in this article: https://hubs.ly/Q02QLp3t0
Hyaluronic Acid Testing for Cosmetics & OTC Products
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Labstat International Inc., a Certified Group company, and Toxys conducted a proficiency testing study using the ToxTracker® assay to evaluate the genotoxicity and cytotoxicity of different #tobacco and #nicotine products, including... 🔷 1R6F combustible cigarette smoke (20 mg/mL in DMSO) 🔷 CRP 2.1 moist smokeless tobacco reference (200 mg/mL in DMSO) 🔷 Vanilla nicotine pouches (300 mg/mL in DMSO) The #ToxTracker assay is a high-throughput reporter-based genotoxicity test that detects DNA damage, oxidative stress, and protein misfolding by monitoring the activation of specific cellular pathways in response to chemical exposure. ToxTracker can identify both direct and indirect genotoxicity, as well as mechanisms of action related to non-genotoxic carcinogenicity. The study aimed to compare the performance and consistency between the two labs in detecting and quantifying toxicological effects. The proficiency study revealed distinct gene activation patterns for the tested samples. The 1R6F reference cigarette, both with and without metabolic activation, at the concentrations tested showed an increase in the expression of Srxn1, Blvrb, and Ddit3, indicating potential protein damage and oxidative stress responses. CRP2.1, a moist smokeless tobacco reference product, did not induce any gene response with metabolic activation, but without metabolic activation, an increase in Ddit3 and Srxn1 (Labstat only) was observed. Meanwhile, the vanilla nicotine pouches showed no induction of any gene response, regardless of metabolic activation. The graphs show the results. Get more details here: https://hubs.ly/Q02R8Zd20 #HarmReduction #toxicology
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No one wants an observance during their food safety certification audit. Justin Derington, Director of Audit Services for FSNS Certification & Audit, reveals the top observances cited when auditing an organization's Food Safety and Quality Culture (#FSQC): Derington: "It often relates to upper management’s lack of commitment and follow-through. Your organization’s Mission Statement must include a commitment to your Food Safety and Quality Culture, which is one non-conformity we often see. Failure to follow-through is another. Sites sometimes create detailed food safety programs with actions defined, but nothing is done about it. Sometimes, they perform a FSQC survey but never follow up on the results. Or they act upon their program the first year but forget about it after that. Again, many non-conformances spring from a lack of management commitment." Discover more about what the auditor is looking for when auditing your Food Safety Quality Culture in our article: https://hubs.ly/Q02QLwL00 #FoodSafety #Audit
Food Safety and Quality Culture: What is the Auditor Looking For? | FSNS
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How’s your Environmental Monitoring Program? A well-designed and implemented #EMP supports your goals of producing safe, high-quality food products by: - Identifying contaminants that may adulterate your products - Focusing your sanitation efforts - Validating the efficacy of your processes and training programs - Identifying root-cause issues to improve process controls and reduce costs - Uncovering issues with equipment so your team can fix small issues before they become large problems Discover how we can help improve your EMP: https://hubs.ly/Q02QLpl90 #FoodSafety #EnvironmentalMonitoring #FSNS #FoodIndustry