Dietary supplements
We are your full-service dietary supplement testing laboratory
The network of Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratories knows the unique complexities of testing your supplemental nutrition products. Our technical experts can help you develop a robust test portfolio that perfectly matches the unique needs of your company and your products. With the capability to analyze botanical, herbal, phytochemical, sports nutrition, and human as well as pet supplements we are confident that we can find your solution.
You produce state-of-the-art supplements and functional food products that require state-of-the-art science. Our scientists are leading global experts in the extraction and analytical characterization of the vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and botanicals in your products. In addition, we are experts in raw material testing and verification. From the ingredients you use to the finished products you create, partner with us every step of the way.
Dietary supplement testing capabilities
Eurofins Food & Feed Testing is your full-service testing partner. We offer focused testing for botanical, joint health, and sports nutrition ingredients and products. Our laboratories provide state-of-the-art testing of nutritional ingredients and products including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fibers, sweeteners, and more. In addition, we offer a full suite of USP microbiology testing on supplements.
The Eurofins Food & Feed Testing network of laboratories also provides services to verify compliance with Amazon's Dietary Supplements Policy.
When you work with us, you will also have access to a team of experts who are available for:
- Consultation for formulation and testing challenges
- Method development and validation
- Scientifically-valid method verification
- Tailored testing solutions
Methodology
Eurofins Food & Feed Testing scientists are experienced in setting up and executing various methods based on the requirements of the matrix they are analyzing and the specifications of the analyte. Below are just some of the types of methods our teams utilize.
- ISO 17025 accredited methods
- AOAC, AOCS, USP/NF, FCC, scientifically validated in-house methods.
- Other compendial methods, as well as industry-provided, or client-supplied.
- 500+ routine methods
- 600+ certified botanical reference materials
Analytical instrumentation
- Capillary electrophoresis (CE)
- Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
- High-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC)
- Mass spectrometry (MS)
- Supercritical Fluid Extraction and Chromatography (SFE-SFC)
- Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC)
- Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometry
- And more
Supported product types
Finished products
From fish oil to multivitamins, our scientists know how to work with your matrix.
The Eurofins Food & Feed Testing network of laboratories provides services to verify compliance with Amazon's Dietary Supplements Policy.
Dietary ingredients
Verifying raw materials in your supply chain is an important step to increase customer confidence in your brand. We can help do just that.
Botanicals
We offer a fully customizable botanical testing package.
Hemp and CBD
Our scientists are leading global experts in hemp and CBD analysis and verification.
Let us help find your solution
The Dietary Supplement cGMP identity requirements may be satisfied by one of several analytical methods and technologies. The network of Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratories offers a full range of choices and our experts will work with you to select the most appropriate test for your product's matrix.
When and why would you test?
You should verify that the ingredients that you are putting into your supplement are what the supplier says they are.
How we can identify compounds
- Microscopy
- High-performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC)
- Chromatography methods using Diode Array or mass spectrometry
- Fourier transform infrared (FTIR)
- Near-infrared (NIR)
- Organoleptic
- DNA sequencing with real-time (Qualitative) PCR
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
- Site-specific natural isotope fractionation
- Nuclear magnetic resonance (SNIF-NMR)
- Isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS)
- Wet chemistry methods
- USP, EP, FCC, JECFA, and other compendia
Potency testing
The Eurofins Food & Feed Testing network of laboratories is capable of testing for potency using UPLC, HPLC, GC, and LCMS technologies. We verify the strength of your active compounds in both raw materials and finished products.
Below is a list of a few key capabilities:
- Compendia testing including USP/NF Monograph
- Label claim verification
Example of actives:
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Herbal and botanical phytochemicals
- Amino acids
- Specialty components, new innovations, and discoveries
- Probiotics and enzymes
- Oils, fats, and sterols
Purity testing
Our experts help you determine the purity of your dietary ingredients as well as finished products. At our ISO 17025 accredited laboratories, we can analyze for the presence of heavy metals, detect for pathogens, as well as confirm that your products are free of other potential contaminants.
Potential contaminants
- Aflatoxin and other mycotoxins
- Allergens
- Artificial colors and illegal dyes
- Filth
- Heavy metals
- Melamine
- PCBs and dioxins
- Pesticides (USP 561)
- Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)
- Quaternary ammonium compounds
- Radioisotopes
- Residual solvents
- Specialty contaminant services
Microbial contaminants
- Absence of salmonella spp. and E. coli
- Bile-tolerant Gram-negative bacteria
- Total aerobic microbial count
- Total combined yeast and mold count
- Extensive sample preparation expertise including difficult matrices
- Multiple rapid immunoassay and PCR detection platforms
- Strain typing and source tracking
Dietary ingredient testing
Testing products and verifying raw materials in your supply chain are important steps to increase customer confidence in your brand. Whether you are an ingredient supplier or sell finished products direct to consumers, obtaining verifiable data from a trusted laboratory is the only way to ensure your products are authentic and safe. Our network of ISO 17025 accredited laboratories offer both compendial (USP, AOAC, EP, JP, etc.) and non-compendial raw material testing tailored to fit your individual needs.
Raw material testing supports:
- Increased customer confidence in your brand
- Increased finished product quality and safety
- Increased control over your supply chain
Finished product testing
Our scientists are leading global experts in finished product analysis. Our microbiology and chemistry laboratories are ISO 17025 accredited and adhere to AOAC, USP, Compendial, FDA, and USDA standards. Our scientific teams collaborate with yours to develop innovative, customizable testing solutions to ensure that you deliver the safest, highest-quality finished products to market. In addition to testing capabilities, we can also partner with you to test the stability of your ingredients and the shelf-life of your supplements. Selling your products with retailers like Amazon or CVS? We offer one-on-one support to ensure your products are tested to meet Amazon's Dietary Supplements Policy.
Testing solutions
- Heavy metals
- ID and purity
- Mycotoxins
- Nutrition analysis
- Pesticides (USP 561)
- Rapid vitamin analysis by SFE-SFC
- Residues and contaminants
- Disintegration testing
- Dissolution testing
- USP microbiology
- Allergens
- GMOs
- Shelf Life and Stability
Product types
- Capsules
- Caplets
- Gelcaps
- Gummies
- Soft chews
- Liquids
- Powders
- Softgels
- Tablets
- Food bars