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TRUST EXPERIENCE AND ACCREDITATION

SORA Labs is a full-service analytical chemistry and microbiology testing lab, utilizing testing methods from the USP, FCC, BP, AOAC and other compendia. We act as a testing branch for ingredient suppliers and manufacturers quality control departments. With our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation and ISO 9001:2015 Certification you can be confident that we meet proficiency guidelines for testing accuracy that gives you peace of mind in the quality of your products.

LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES

A primary requirement for FDA GMP compliance is identity You must prove that you are using the correct ingredient or component before manufacturing with it. We offer botanical, vitamins, mineral and other ingredient tests using TLC, FTIR, HPLC, Wet Chemistry methods and more, to help your company be in compliance with identity testing requirements.

We are continually updating and expanding our microbiology department for more testing capacity and efficiency. Our methods include USP, FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) and AOAC.  

We offer chemical marker testing for botanicals, vitamin content, along with label claim testing for active ingredients and much more. We have developed and been recognized for a method to screen for chloramphenicol in the enzyme matrix using HPLC-MS. This method was selected for presentation at the North American Residue Conference. It is an honor for our lab to be recognized for this method development accomplishment.

PPSL testing, following USP <2250>, gives you testing information about the irradiation levels of your products. The FDA requires proper labeling of material that has went through an irradiation step to kill harmful microorganisms. This testing determines if your material has been put through the irradiation process and can be labeled properly.

There are many physical tests that can be done to give you full certificate of analysis details such as Bulk Density, Loss of Drying, Melting Point and Disintegration to name a few.

ICP and ICP-MS can be used for mineral potency and for testing residual heavy metal contamination levels. It is important to test for heavy metals because high levels of arsenic, cadmium, mercury or lead can potentially cause health problems or even poisoning. These minerals should be avoided in products that will ultimately be ingested.

Another requirement of the FDA GMP is to prevent contamination of the finished product. Monitoring the heavy metal levels of the ingredients being used, will ensure that the finished product is free of this contamination. Heavy metals often come from the soil or ground and natural products need to be monitored closely because of this.

GC, GC-MS and GC-FID can be used to test for pesticide residue, residual solvents and even active chemical markers in products. We follow the USP <561> for pesticide residue USP <467> for residual solvents These screening methods also help you comply with FDA GMP requirements for avoiding contamination of your finished product.