Dietary Supplement Testing

Third-Party Supplement Testing — Label Claims & COA

Third-party supplement testing from an ISO 9001 certified independent laboratory. Verify your label claims, detect heavy metals and contaminants, and provide customers with a publicly verifiable Certificate of Analysis.

Testing Services for Dietary Supplements

Label Claim / Potency Verification

Verify that your product contains the claimed amount of active ingredient using HPLC quantification. Essential for FDA compliance and customer confidence.

HPLCUV Detection

Heavy Metals Panel

Detect lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), arsenic (As), and cadmium (Cd) via ICP-MS. Required for California Prop 65 compliance and premium supplement lines.

ICP-MSPb, Hg, As, Cd

Microbial Contamination

Total aerobic plate count, yeast and mold, E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus detection. Critical for any ingestible product.

USP <61>/<62>

Identity Testing

Mass spectrometry or FTIR to confirm that your raw material or finished product contains the ingredient it claims — not a substitution or adulteration.

MSFTIR

Moisture Content

Moisture determination for powdered supplements, which affects stability, shelf life, and dosing accuracy.

Karl FischerLoss on Drying

Residual Solvents

GC headspace analysis for residual solvents from extraction or synthesis processes. Required for botanical extracts and synthesized compounds.

GC-HSICH Q3C

Supplement Types We Test

Protein Powders
Pre-Workouts
Vitamins & Minerals
Amino Acids (BCAAs)
Herbal & Botanical Extracts
Nootropics & Cognitive Supplements
Weight Management
Probiotic Formulas
Collagen Peptides
Omega-3 / Fish Oil
Testosterone Support
Sleep & Recovery

Why Third-Party Testing Matters for Supplement Brands

The FDA regulates dietary supplements under DSHEA, requiring manufacturers to ensure their products are safe and accurately labeled. Third-party testing from an independent ISO 9001 certified lab like Gold Standard Analytics demonstrates due diligence and provides documentation that:

  • Supports FDA GMP compliance documentation
  • Provides proof of label accuracy for Amazon, retail, and distributor requirements
  • Builds customer trust with publicly verifiable COAs
  • Protects against label claim lawsuits and recalls
  • Enables premium pricing as a verified quality brand

Get Your Supplement COA

Testing starts at $149. Results in 5–7 business days. Every COA is publicly verifiable by your customers and distributors.

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