We are excited to introduce Ara & Friends, a podcast dedicated to exploring dietary supplement testing, quality, and regulatory standards. Our discussions will dive into the industry’s best practices, challenges, and insights—starting with probiotics. For our first episode, we’ll explore a reference in the CRN’s guidelines for Probiotic Best Practices. In partnership with the International Probiotic Association (IPA), the Council … Read More
Reliable, Repeatable Testing Methods Matter
Reliable, Repeatable Testing Methods Matter With limited standardized test methods, ingredient manufacturers often develop their own. However, these methods must align with industry standards to ensure reliability and consistency. Testing should be based on established compendia to maintain uniformity and accuracy. But what happens when no established compendial method exists? Standardizing Success: Why Method Alignment Matters To optimize testing protocols, … Read More
The Wild, Wild West of Probiotic Testing
Probiotics often feel like the Wild West—with numerous testing methods being used and each manufacturer advocating for their own standards. When it all feels a little uncertain, you want to be sure that your testing lab is ensuring accurate testing and has the expertise to troubleshoot if unexpected issues arise during testing. Preventing Avoidable Issues As your partner through every … Read More