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Cosmetic Testing Labs - how to know if they are legit?
Hi. We need to test Bath Salts for a Microbiological limits and Toxic Element/Heavy metals. We got quotes from several Labs and the coblarlabs.com/faq/ provided the best price quote. When I wanted to find out more about this Lab - there is no other information online besides their own website. The question: what one should look for when hire the Lab (certification, etc)? what questions should I ask them? how do i know if they are legit? Has anyone heard/worked with that particular Lab? Thank you very much in advance.
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Suggest you ask for their last FDA audit.
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PhilGeis Thank you a lot.
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PhilGeis the Lab got back to me and on the question about last FDA audit the answer I received was: “We are a laboratory broker. The laboratory we work with for amazon customers is ISO 17025 certified. ” I am a bit lost on what to ask them next…or just proceed with the testing? Is it common that you deal with lab through broker? Thank you.
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Ask for the lab so you can directly inquire. I’d not work through a broker. I think ISO 17025 does not address technical elements of tests per se but more the management, flow and supporting elements like calibration.
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Thank you PhilGeis. I asked them, awaiting for reply. Here is the snapshot of sample of test results they are providing on their website. Does it look legit?
Thank you a lot again.
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Don’t understand why they make such a big deal of CoA. Did they offere that one for cosmetics?
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