Trust, but Verify. Then Verify Again.
Third-Party Verification
Independent laboratories validate what our in-house testing confirms.
Testing Panel
What We Test on Every Batch
Test
Method
Standard
Description
Result
Identity
PASSConfirms raw material is exactly what the supplier claims. No substitutions, no adulteration.
Method: HPLC / FTIR / Microscopy Std: USP / AOAC
Identity
HPLC / FTIR / Microscopy
USP / AOAC
Confirms raw material is exactly what the supplier claims. No substitutions, no adulteration.
PASS
Potency
PASSValidates active ingredient concentration matches label claims within specification.
Method: HPLC / UV-Vis Std: USP / EP
Potency
HPLC / UV-Vis
USP / EP
Validates active ingredient concentration matches label claims within specification.
PASS
Purity
PASSScreens for impurities, degradants, and residual solvents to ensure product safety.
Method: HPLC / GC Std: ICH Q3
Purity
HPLC / GC
ICH Q3
Screens for impurities, degradants, and residual solvents to ensure product safety.
PASS
Heavy Metals
PASSTests for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury at parts-per-billion sensitivity.
Method: ICP-MS Std: USP <232>/<233>
Heavy Metals
ICP-MS
USP <232>/<233>
Tests for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury at parts-per-billion sensitivity.
PASS
Microbial
PASSTotal plate count, yeast & mold, E. coli, Salmonella, and Staph. aureus screening.
Method: Plate Count / PCR Std: USP <61>/<62>
Microbial
Plate Count / PCR
USP <61>/<62>
Total plate count, yeast & mold, E. coli, Salmonella, and Staph. aureus screening.
PASS
Allergens
PASSScreens for major allergens including soy, dairy, gluten, tree nuts, and shellfish.
Method: ELISA / PCR Std: FDA FALCPA
Allergens
ELISA / PCR
FDA FALCPA
Screens for major allergens including soy, dairy, gluten, tree nuts, and shellfish.
PASS
Certificate of Analysis (COA) issued for every production lot. Available upon request for international supplement trade, regulatory submissions, and customer verification.
Why Third-Party
Independence Removes Bias
Our in-house lab catches issues fast. Third-party labs confirm we caught everything. This dual-layer approach is why brands trust Albert Max for verified pure ingredients and export-quality vitamins manufactured in California.
- ISO 17025 accredited partner laboratories
- Duplicate sample retention for dispute resolution
- Results available within 5-7 business days
- Digital COA delivery for fast international clearance
Transparency is Our Standard
Every claim we make can be verified. Every test result documented.