Lab Testing Services for Nutraceuticals

Qalitex provides quality testing for nutraceutical products, supporting companies that formulate, manufacture, and distribute functional foods, dietary ingredients, and advanced delivery systems. We are an ISO-accredited lab specializing in identity, potency, purity, and compliance testing tailored to nutraceutical innovation.

Our clients include nutrition companies, wellness brands, contract manufacturers, and ingredient suppliers who need fast, accurate results and regulatory-ready documentation.

Types of Nutraceutical Testing We Offer

1. Nutraceutical Identity Testing

• HPLC, UPLC, FTIR, TLC, and DNA barcoding (where applicable)

• Verification of botanical, protein, and specialty ingredient identity

2. Nutraceutical Potency Testing

• Active compound quantification (e.g., curcuminoids, resveratrol, beta-glucans)

• Vitamin and mineral content (USP, AOAC methods)

3. Nutraceutical Purity & Contaminant Testing

• Heavy metals (ICP-MS for lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium)

• Pesticides and solvent residue

• Microbiological panels (TAMC, yeast/mold, pathogens)

4. Nutraceutical Stability Testing

• Accelerated and real-time shelf-life studies

• Ingredient degradation and formulation interaction

5. Nutraceutical Label Claim Verification

• Ensures your label is accurate, legal, and ready for Amazon, retail, and FDA review

6. Custom Panel Development

• Tailored testing protocols for novel formats, delivery systems, and emerging compounds

What Products and Types Do We Test?

We test raw materials, custom premixes, and finished products across the nutraceutical spectrum. This includes delivery formats often not covered by generic supplement labs.

Functional Foods and Beverages

• Fortified drinks (collagen waters, herbal tonics)

• Nutrient-dense snack bars and powders

• Dairy and dairy alternatives with added probiotics, omega-3s, or vitamins

• Functional chocolates and gummies

Advanced Supplement Formats

• Liposomal formulations

• Softgels and liquid capsules

• Time-release tablets and bi-layer tablets

• Emulsions and nano-delivery systems

• Nutrient patches and novel topicals (cosmeceuticals)

High-Value Functional Ingredients

• Plant bioactives (polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids)

• Adaptogens (ashwagandha, rhodiola, holy basil)

• Omega-3 fatty acids (algal, krill, fish oil)

• Collagen peptides and hydrolyzed proteins

• Antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds (curcumin, quercetin, green tea extract)

Who We Serve

We work with organizations across the full nutraceutical development lifecycle:

• Nutraceutical and wellness startups

• Functional food and beverage developers

• Contract manufacturers (CMOs and CDMOs)

• Raw material importers and distributors

• Clean-label and clinical nutrition brands

• eCommerce and Amazon FBA supplement companies

Why Choose Qalitex as Your Nutraceutical Testing Partner

• ISO 17025-accredited laboratory with validated testing methods

• Experience with innovative supplement and functional food matrices

• Fast turnaround times with dedicated customer service

• Regulatory documentation for FDA, EU, and Amazon

• Transparent pricing and customizable panels

• Located in Irvine, California, serving clients across the U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is nutraceutical testing?
Nutraceutical testing involves laboratory analysis to confirm the identity, potency, purity, and safety of functional ingredients and advanced supplement formats.

How is nutraceutical testing different from dietary supplement testing?
Nutraceuticals often include complex delivery systems (liposomes, functional foods, beverages), while dietary supplements focus on traditional tablets or capsules. Testing requires format-specific methods and stability considerations.

Do you test functional foods and drinks?
Yes. We test fortified beverages, nutrient bars, superfood gummies, and more — including matrix-specific extraction and quantification methods.

Can you help with label compliance and Amazon testing requirements?
Absolutely. We offer label claim verification, identity testing, and microbiology services that meet Amazon and retail lab documentation requirements.

How long does testing take?
Most potency and identity testing is completed within 5–10 business days. Stability studies vary depending on your requested duration.