Dietary Supplement & Nutraceutical Testing

Get trusted third-party dietary supplement and nutraceutical testing to protect your consumers and your brand. From accurate label verification to comprehensive safety analysis, our expert testing services help you bring quality products to market with confidence. We deliver reliable results that support your compliance needs and quality control requirements.

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What is Dietary Supplement & Nutraceutical Testing at Element?

Dietary supplement and nutraceutical testing evaluates the safety, content, and quality of health and wellness products. At Element, we provide comprehensive third-party testing services for manufacturers and distributors, analyzing everything from ingredient composition to potential contaminants, helping you maintain product quality and safety standards. 

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What Can Element Offer You For Dietary Supplement & Nutraceutical Testing?

Key tests offered

We deliver comprehensive testing solutions including ingredient identification, heavy metals testing, chemical analysis, label content verification, microbiology testing, product safety analysis, toxicity screening, and pesticide analysis. Our testing protocols are designed to identify both expected and unexpected components, providing complete verification of your product's composition and safety profile. 

Element’s highly trained and experienced chemists provide extensive testing services, including: 

  • SDS Safety Data Sheet 
  • Ingredient Identification & Quantification 
  • Heavy Metals Testing 
  • Competitor Product Testing 
  • Label Content Verification 
  • Visual Appearance 
  • ELISA Testing 
  • Viscosity 
  • Marketing Claims Validation 
  • Microbiology 
  • Product Safety Analysis 
  • Disintegration 
  • Moisture Content 
  • Toxicity Screening 
  • Peptide Mapping 
  • Impurities & Residual Analysis 
  • Product Failure Analysis 
  • Pesticide & Herbicide Analysis 
  • Ingredient Review 

Element also offers additional services to supplement manufacturers: 

  • Batch-to-Batch Variation Testing 

Methods and solutions offered

Support your product development with comprehensive solutions including method validation, extractable and leachable testing, shelf-life studies, and batch variation testing. Our technical experts provide hands-on guidance throughout your development process, helping you maintain consistent product excellence through customized testing approaches aligned with your specific requirements.

Products we test

Element analyzes a complete range of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals, from amino acids to zinc supplements. Our expertise spans vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, sports supplements, and specialty products like prenatal vitamins and probiotics. Our testing capabilities cover everything from basic nutritional components to complex formulations, supporting both standard and innovative supplement products.

Cutting-edge equipment we use

Our advanced laboratories feature ICP-MS, HPLC-UV, HPTLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, GC-FID/EC technology and environmental control chambers for precise, reliable results across all testing needs. This specialized technology enables precise analysis of complex formulations, trace elements, and detailed compositional verification for your products under controlled conditions. 

Which labs offer this service

Our team operates from strategically located Life Sciences hubs, providing convenient access to our expert capabilities. Find your nearest Life Sciences hub on our Locations Page. 

Products we test

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Common dietary supplements we test include: 

  • Amino acids 
  • B-complex 
  • BCAA 
  • Biotin 
  • Botanicals 
  • Calcium 
  • Concentrates 
  • CoQ10 
  • Creatine 
  • Dark chocolate 
  • Energy 
  • Extracts 
  • Fish oil 
  • Garcinia cambogia 
  • Ginseng 
  • Glucosamine 
  • Glutamine 
  • Green tea 
  • Hair vitamins 
  • Herbs 
  • Magnesium 
  • Melatonin 
  • Metabolites 
  • Multivitamins 
  • Pre-workout 
  • Prenatal vitamins 
  • Probiotics 
  • Protein 
  • Sports supplements 
  • Vitamin B12 
  • Vitamin B6 
  • Vitamin C 
  • Vitamin D 
  • Zinc 

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

Product safety issues

Our comprehensive testing identifies potential contaminants, heavy metals, and toxic ingredients, protecting your customers and brand reputation through validated safety protocols. We help you maintain product safety throughout the development and production process, preventing potential issues before they arise.

Label accuracy requirements

Advanced testing methods verify ingredient content and quantities, helping you create precise product labels that build consumer trust and maintain compliance standards. Our detailed analysis supports your marketing claims while protecting you from regulatory concerns.

Quality control consistency

From batch variation testing to failure analysis, we help you identify and resolve quality issues early, maintaining consistent product excellence throughout production. Our systematic approach helps you avoid costly recalls and maintain your reputation for quality.

Allergen safety verification and confirmation

Specialized ELISA testing identifies potential allergens, giving you confidence in product safety and supporting clear consumer communication. Our thorough testing protocols help you protect sensitive consumers while maintaining precise documentation of allergen presence.

Why Choose Element

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Global expert network

Access to 8,500 engaged experts across multiple continents supporting your testing needs

Proven track record

Nearly 200 years of experience delivering reliable testing and certification services

Comprehensive solutions

State-of-the-art equipment and testing methods for complete product analysis

Customer-focused approach

Dedicated support throughout your product development and testing journey

Success Stories

Supplements and nutraceuticals are subject to fewer regulations than similar consumable products, so labs that specialize in Product Failure Analysis are especially important for quality control. Element testing has helped manufacturers create accurate packaging, identify the root cause of product failures and prevent harm to consumers. 

Here are just a few important examples: 

  • Confirmed the presence of arsenic, lead, and pesticide residue in dietary supplements 
  • Identified active pharmaceutical ingredients in an “all natural” herbal product 
  • Determined the gluten content of a beverage sample 
  • Verified nutritional label content for a new line of products 
  • Tested failed batches of a food product to determine the cause of contamination 

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