Nutraceuticals Testing Services

Analytical Testing for Nutraceutical Products and Ingredients

Nutraceuticals sit at the intersection of food and pharmaceutical science where testing must prove not just purity, but function. At Ayah Labs, we provide ISO/IEC 17025–aligned testing for functional foods, fortified ingredients, and health-focused supplements designed to support wellness, performance, and longevity.

Whether you’re formulating a targeted blend for joint support, launching a fortified snack bar, or validating a condition-specific capsule, we help you prove your claims with precision.

Common product types we test include:

• Nutraceutical capsules, tablets, softgels
• Fortified powders, bars, and snacks
• Functional beverages and RTD products
• Condition-specific supplement stacks
• Novel delivery formats (e.g., gummies, emulsions, sachets)

What We Test

We offer full analytical support across formats, functions, and health categories. Our team designs custom testing approaches for the unique combinations found in nutraceuticals.

Nutraceutical Capsules, Tablets, and Softgels

Whether single-compound or stacked, these products need consistent dosing, bioactive integrity, and cross-contaminant control.

• Active ingredient quantification (e.g., curcuminoids, CoQ10, vitamins, minerals)
• Identity and purity confirmation of each compound
• Adulteration, filler, and excipient screening
• Heavy metals and microbial safety

Functional Foods and Fortified Ingredients

From bars to nutrient-enriched baking ingredients, we verify label accuracy and test nutrient stability in real-world formats.

• Macronutrient and micronutrient panel analysis
• Added vitamin and mineral retention during processing
• Shelf-life and degradation studies
• Contaminant screening in complex food matrices

Nutraceutical Beverages, Powders, and RTDs

Liquid and powder formulations often include sensitive ingredients that require advanced testing for potency, stability, and safety.

• Verification of bioactive compounds in finished product
• Nutritional label alignment (macros, vitamins, minerals)
• Preservative effectiveness, pH, and microbial testing
• Shelf-life monitoring for functional stability

Condition-Specific Nutraceutical Blends

Targeted formulations demand multi-ingredient testing, claim validation, and cross-reactivity assessments.

• Custom panels for joint, immunity, heart, gut, brain, and sleep support
• Ingredient interaction tracking and degradation profiling
• Documentation to support “supports X” structure/function claims
• Stability of bioactives across dosage forms and formats

Our Nutraceutical Testing Capabilities

Our lab provides a full range of validated analytical services for nutraceutical manufacturers, developers, and formulators.

Active Ingredient & Potency Testing

• HPLC, UV-Vis, and LC-MS/MS quantification of actives (e.g., vitamins, minerals, curcuminoids, omega-3s, plant bioactives)
• Branded ingredient validation
• Overage confirmation and dosage uniformity

Identity and Purity Testing

• Botanical identity via HPTLC or DNA barcoding
• Synthetic ingredient confirmation and purity screening
• Adulteration and undeclared ingredient testing

Contaminant Testing

• Heavy metals: lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic
• Microbial: E. coli, Salmonella, TAMC, TYMC
• Pesticides, residual solvents, and mycotoxins

Stability & Shelf Life Testing

• Active ingredient retention tracking under accelerated or real-time conditions
• Visual, odor, and texture monitoring for foods and beverages
• pH, moisture, and water activity testing for shelf-life prediction

Label & Regulatory Testing

• Nutrition facts panel verification (U.S. & Canada)
• Functional claim substantiation for marketing support
• Amazon, retailer, and export documentation formatting

Regulatory Compliance Support

Nutraceutical products often face dual scrutiny from both food and supplement regulatory bodies. We help brands stay compliant at every level.

We support compliance with:

• FDA 21 CFR 111 & 101 (dietary supplement GMPs and labeling)
• Health Canada NNHPD and CFIA testing and documentation
• Prop 65 testing for functional powders, foods, and drinks
• International compliance for EU, Middle East, and Asia markets
• Retail and Amazon onboarding testing requirements

Why Partner with Ayah Labs for Nutraceutical Testing

From protein powders to cognition-enhancing gummies, nutraceuticals require flexible, reliable testing to meet evolving market demands. That’s where we come in.

• Full-format testing from supplements to functional foods — We support powders, bars, capsules, drinks, and more, tailoring our methods to your format and formulation.
• Multi-ingredient analysis with matrix precision — We quantify actives in complex blends while managing interference, degradation, and excipient effects.
• Custom assay development for branded or novel ingredients — Whether you're using a known compound or an emerging bioactive, we help validate it for claims, compliance, and shelf-life.
• Regulatory-ready documentation and data — Our lab reports are formatted for FDA, Health Canada, Amazon, and private-label partner submissions, making audits easier and launches faster.
• Scientific support from concept to commercialization — From prototype sampling to full-scale product testing, we collaborate with your team to refine, validate, and protect your innovation.

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