Q Laboratories, Inc. Celebrating 50 Years of Scientific Excellence and Service. Methods Utilized

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "Q Laboratories, Inc. Celebrating 50 Years of Scientific Excellence and Service. Methods Utilized"

Charles Welch
5 years ago
Views:

Technical Capabilities - LC-MS - ICP-MS - HPLC - GC - GC Headspace - FTIR - UV-VIS - Atomic Absorption - Microwave Digestion - Headspace Analysis - Total Organic Carbon (TOC) - Conductivity -

1 Technical Capabilities - LC-MS - ICP-MS - HPLC - GC - GC Headspace - FTIR - UV-VIS - Atomic Absorption - Microwave Digestion - Headspace Analysis - Total Organic Carbon (TOC) - Conductivity - Polarimetry - Dissolution - Colorimeter - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) - Viscometer - Rapid Pathogen Detection - Immunoassays - Computerized Microbial (VITEK) Methods Utilized FDA/BAM, USDA/MLG, AOAC, ISO, USP/NF, EP, AOCS, ASTM, Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), EPA Methods; Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater; Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products; Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods FDA Registered (Reg. # ) AOAC International Research Institute Recommended Laboratory CDC ELITE Certified for Legionella Analysis in Water MicroVal Expert Laboratory cgmp/glp Compliant EPA/DDGW Certified for Potable Water Microbiological Testing 1400 Harrison Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio Phone: (513) Fax: (513) office@qlaboratories.com Q Laboratories, Inc. Celebrating 50 Years of Scientific Excellence and Service Food Beverages Raw Materials/Ingredients Flavorings Functional Foods Dietary Supplements Potable Water An ISO/IEC Accredited Laboratory

2 Q Laboratories, Inc. comprises over 25,000 square feet of laboratory space, located five minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Stateof-the-art equipment enables highly trained analysts to utilize the latest methods and technology to perform analyses with the highest level of accuracy and minimal turnaround time. Dedication to providing personal service and attention combined with large project capabilities has been the enduring foundation of Q Laboratories success for 50 Years. Complete Nutritional Analysis Raw Material Qualification Nutritional Analysis Calories Moisture Calories from Fat Proximates Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol Sugar Profile Fat Vitamins Fatty Acid Profile Total Dietary Minerals Fiber (TDF) Guaranteed Analysis for Pet Food Food Chemistry Acidity Lactose Added Water Mycotoxins Amylase Nitrate/Nitrite Ash Organic Acids Chloramphenicol Peroxide Value Color Patulin Ethylene Oxide Potassium Sorbate Head Space Sodium Benzoate Heavy Metals Sulfate Iodine Value Sulfite Sugar Alcohols Antibiotic Residues Hydroxymethylfural (HMF) ISO/IEC Accredited Microbiological Computerized Microbial Environmental Monitoring Programs Plant Sanitation Audits Shelf Life Determination Accelerated Shelf Life Studies Challenge Studies Commercial Sterility Evaluation Sprout Testing Speciation Testing Foreign Matter Investigation Pathogen Detection Bacillus cereus Legionellae spp. Campylobacter Listeria mono. Clost. perfringens Listeria spp. Enterobacteriaceae Salmonella E. coli STEC E. coli O157:H7 Shigella spp. Lactobacillus spp. Staph. aureus Cronobacter sakazakii Food//Enviironmenttall Anallysiis Total Plate Count Air Monitoring Anaerobic Count Coliform Count Fecal Coliforms Gram Negatives Mesophilic Count Mold Count & ID Pseudomonas Heat-Resistant Mold Thermophile Count Yeast Count & ID Allergen Screening Peanut Egg Almond Milk Gluten Soy Pecan Fish

Technical Capabilities - LC-MS - ICP-MS - Atomic Absorption - Microwave Digestion - GC - GC Headspace - HPLC - Kinetic Chromogenic Assay - FTIR - UV-VIS - Viscometer - Headspace Analyzer - Total

3 Technical Capabilities - LC-MS - ICP-MS - Atomic Absorption - Microwave Digestion - GC - GC Headspace - HPLC - Kinetic Chromogenic Assay - FTIR - UV-VIS - Viscometer - Headspace Analyzer - Total Organic Carbon (TOC) - Conductivity - Polarimetry - Dissolution - Colorimeter - PCR - Rapid Pathogen Detection - ELISA Applications - Computerized Microbial Methods Utilized USP/NF, AOAC, FDA/BAM, EP, AOCS, ASTM, ISO, EPA; Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater; FDA Registered for Pharmaceutical Analysis (Reg. # ) AOAC International Research Institute Recommended Laboratory MicroVal Expert Laboratory cgmp/glp Compliant CDC ELITE Certified for Legionella Analysis in Water EPA/DDGW Certified for Potable Water Microbiological Testing 1400 Harrison Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio Phone: (513) Fax: (513) office@qlaboratories.com Q Laboratories, Inc. Celebrating 50 Years of Scientific Excellence and Service Pharmaceuticals Health & Beauty Products Cosmetics Disinfectants / Antimicrobials OTC s Dietary Supplements Water Environmental Monitoring An ISO/IEC Accredited Laboratory

Dedication to providing personal service and attention combined with large project capabilities has been the enduring foundation of Q Laboratories success for 50 Years.

4 Q Laboratories, Inc. comprises over 25,000 square feet of laboratory space, located five minutes from downtown Cincinnati. State-of-the-art equipment enables highly trained analysts to utilize the latest methods and technology to perform analyses with the highest level of accuracy and minimal turn-around time. Dedication to providing personal service and attention combined with large project capabilities has been the enduring foundation of Q Laboratories success for 50 Years. Method Development and Validation Method Verification Method Transfer Raw Material Qualification Stability Studies - Real-time, Intermediate and Accelerated Active Ingredient Monitoring Dissolution Analysis, USP <711> Apparatus 1 and 2 USP Purified Water Analysis Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Flash Point Residual Solvents, USP <467> Heavy Metals Residue on Ignition Specific Gravity Optical Rotation Loss on Drying Melting Range Viscosity Water Activity Determination USP Water for Injection Analysis Sunscreen Assays Multi-Vitamin Assays Microbiological Computerized Microbial Antimicrobial / Preservative Efficacy USP <61> & <62> USP Suitability Testing <1227> Time Kill Studies Minimum Inhibitory Concentration Testing (MIC) Germicidal Equivalent Concentration Antibiotics Assays, USP <81> Endotoxin Screening, USP <85> Topical Antimicrobial Evaluations Pathogen Detection / Rapid Methods Culture Isolation and Retention Shelf-Life/Stability Determination Enviironmentall Moniitoriing Plant Sanitation Audits Air Density Measurement RODAC Plating Swab Testing Yeast and Mold Count and Total Plate Count Water Quality Monitoring \ \ \

Technical Capabilities - LC/MS - ICP/MS - HPLC - GC - GC Headspace - Kinetic Chromogenic Assay - FTIR - UV- VIS - Atomic Absorption - Microwave Digestion - Headspace Analyzer - Total Organic Carbon

FDA/BAM, USDA/MLG, AOAC, ISO, USP/NF, EP, AOCS, ASTM, Food Chemicals Codex, EPA Methods; Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater; Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy

5 Technical Capabilities - LC/MS - ICP/MS - HPLC - GC - GC Headspace - Kinetic Chromogenic Assay - FTIR - UV- VIS - Atomic Absorption - Microwave Digestion - Headspace Analyzer - Total Organic Carbon (TOC) - Conductivity - Viscometer - Polarimetry - Dissolution - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) - Rapid Pathogen Detection - ELISA Applications - Computerized Microbial - Colorimetry Methods Utilized FDA/BAM, USDA/MLG, AOAC, ISO, USP/NF, EP, AOCS, ASTM, Food Chemicals Codex, EPA Methods; Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater; Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products; Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods AOAC International Research Institute Recommended Laboratory MicroVal Expert Laboratory FDA Registered for Pharmaceutical Analysis (Reg. # ) EPA/DDGW Certified for Potable Water Microbiological Testing CDC ELITE Certified for Legionella Analysis in Water 1400 Harrison Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio Phone: (513) Fax: (513) office@qlaboratories.com Q Laboratories, Inc. State-of-the-Art Microbiology and Research and Development Laboratory Celebrating 50 Years of Scientific Service and Excellence cgmp / GLP Compliant ISO/IEC Accredited

6 Q Laboratories, Inc. comprises over 25,000 square feet of laboratory space, located five minutes from downtown Cincinnati. State-of-the-art equipment enables highly trained analysts to utilize the latest methods and technology to perform analyses with the highest level of accuracy and minimal turn-around time. Dedication to providing personal service and attention combined with large project capabilities has been the enduring foundation of Q Laboratories success for 50 Years. Exceptional Science, Superior Service R & D Method Development Method Validation Method Verification Method Transfer Internal Validation Studies AOAC OMA Studies AOAC-RI Studies Study Design and Implementation The Q Laboratories, Inc. Research & Development Laboratories are designed to provide clients with independent, versatile laboratory services to accommodate their changing needs. Our R & D analysts can assist in designing and implementing studies that achieve the specific requirements of the client. Q Laboratories, Inc. scientists have experience working with all types of products and technology and can save you time and money by completing both large and small projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Microbiological R & D AOAC OMA Studies AOAC-RI Performance Tested Methods Evaluation AOAC-RI Internal Validation Studies Matrix Extension Studies Method Suitability Studies FDA/EPA Sanitizer and Disinfectant Efficacy Studies Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (GLP and non-glp) Chlorine Equivalency Evaluations (GLP and non-glp) Food Challenge Studies Antibiotics Microbial Assays, USP <81> Time Kill Studies (GLP and non-glp) Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) Study Design and Implementation

SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2005. Q LABORATORIES, INC Harrison Avenue Cincinnati, OH David Goins Phone:

SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2005 1400 Harrison Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45214 David Goins Phone: 513-471-1300 BIOLOGICAL Valid To: July 31, 2018 Certificate Number: 3026.02 In recognition of the