Quality Testing — Q Nutritions

Rigorous In-House & Third-Party Testing

Quality Testing

Rigorous in-house and third-party testing ensures every product meets the highest standards of potency, purity, and safety. Our QC laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art analytical instruments.

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Overview

Quality Testing at Q Nutritions

Quality is non-negotiable at Q Nutritions. Our in-house quality control laboratory performs comprehensive testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. We also partner with accredited third-party laboratories for additional verification and specialized testing.

In-house QC laboratory with HPLC, GC, ICP-MS, and microbiological testing
Raw material identity, potency, and purity testing
Finished product potency verification against label claims
Microbial testing: TPC, yeast, mold, E. coli, Salmonella, Staph
Heavy metals testing: lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium
Pesticide residue and solvent residue testing
Stability testing: accelerated and real-time
Third-party NSF, Informed Sport, and USP verification available

Potency Testing

HPLC and UV-Vis analysis to verify active ingredient potency against label claims.

Microbial Testing

Comprehensive microbial testing including TPC, yeast, mold, and pathogen screening.

Heavy Metals

ICP-MS analysis for lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and other heavy metals.

Stability Studies

Accelerated and real-time stability testing to validate shelf life and packaging.

Identity Testing

Raw material identity verification using FTIR, HPLC, and botanical microscopy.

Third-Party Certification

Coordination with NSF, Informed Sport, USP, and other certification bodies.

Why Choose Us

Key Benefits

State-of-the-art in-house QC laboratory with certified analysts

Testing against USP, EP, and proprietary specifications

Certificate of Analysis issued for every production batch

Third-party verification available for premium certification programs

Rapid turnaround — most tests completed within 5-10 business days

Comprehensive testing panels covering all major quality parameters

Stability testing programs for shelf life validation

Full documentation for regulatory submissions and audits

Transparent reporting with clear pass/fail criteria

Our Approach

How We Deliver

Sample Receipt

Samples received, logged, and assigned to certified QC analysts.

Testing Protocol

Testing performed according to validated methods and specifications.

Data Review

Results reviewed by QC manager against acceptance criteria.

CoA Issuance

Certificate of Analysis issued with full test results and pass/fail status.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Certificate of Analysis include?

Our CoA includes product identity, potency results for all active ingredients, microbial test results, heavy metals data, physical appearance, and an overall pass/fail determination.

Do you offer third-party certification?

Yes. We coordinate with NSF International, Informed Sport, USP, and other certification bodies for products requiring third-party verification, particularly for sports nutrition and healthcare professional brands.

How long does testing take?

Standard testing turnaround is 5-10 business days. Stability studies run on an ongoing basis. Rush testing is available for time-sensitive projects.

Can you test products manufactured elsewhere?

Yes. We offer standalone testing services for products manufactured at other facilities. Contact us for testing-only service pricing.

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