Supplement Testing and Stability Labs Compared
Last verified: March 15, 2026
13 testing and stability laboratories compared by Amazon TIC status, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, testing services, and capabilities. 5 of 13 labs are Amazon-approved TIC providers. Organized alphabetically. This is not a ranking.
How to read this page. Every laboratory on this page meets our published editorial inclusion criteria, including ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation scope and no unresolved enforcement actions. Each row presents factual, publicly available information. “Amazon TIC” indicates whether the lab is on Amazon's approved list of Testing, Inspection, and Certification providers for dietary supplement cGMP verification. ISO/IEC 17025 is the international standard for laboratory competence. Accreditation status indicates whether we confirmed the credential through an independent database (confirmed) or are reporting the lab's own claim (self-reported). Read our full comparison method →
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| Laboratory | Location | Amazon TIC | ISO 17025 | Confirmed certs | Testing services | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkemist Labs | Garden Grove, California | No | Confirmed | 1(+1 self-reported) | Botanical Identity Testing, Potency Testing, HPTLC Analysis, Microscopy, Mushroom Testing | Not publicly disclosed |
| Anresco Laboratories | San Francisco, California | No | Self-reported | 0(+1 self-reported) | Identity Testing, Potency Testing, Contaminant Screening, Microbiology Testing, Nutritional Labeling | Not publicly disclosed |
| Certified Laboratories | Plainview, New York | No | Self-reported | 0(+3 self-reported) | Not listed | Not publicly disclosed |
| Contract Testing Laboratories of America | , | No | Self-reported | 0(+1 self-reported) | Microbiology Testing, Identity Testing, Heavy Metal Analysis, Vitamin Testing, Stability Studies | Not publicly disclosed |
| Eurofins Scientific | Des Moines, Iowa | ✓ | Self-reported | 0(+3 self-reported) | Identity Testing, Potency Testing, Heavy Metals, Microbial Testing, Stability Studies, Pesticide Residues, Shelf-Life Studies | 5-10 business days (standard), varies for stability |
| Intertek | Champaign, Illinois | ✓ | Self-reported | 0(+2 self-reported) | Identity Testing, Potency Testing, Purity Testing, Microbial Testing, Shelf-Life Testing, Allergen Testing, Adulteration Screening | Not publicly disclosed |
| Labstat International | Kitchener, Ontario | No | Confirmed | 1(+1 self-reported) | Identity Testing, Potency Testing, Heavy Metals, Microbial Testing, Stability Studies, Health Canada NHP Testing | Not publicly disclosed |
| Mérieux NutriSciences | Crete, Illinois | No | Self-reported | 0(+1 self-reported) | Microbiology Testing, Chemistry Testing, Heavy Metal Analysis, Nutritional Labeling, Contaminant Screening | Not publicly disclosed |
| Microchem Laboratory | Round Rock, Texas | No | Self-reported | 0(+4 self-reported) | Not listed | Not publicly disclosed |
| NSF International | Ann Arbor, Michigan | ✓ | Self-reported | 0(+2 self-reported) | Label Accuracy Testing, Contaminant Screening, Banned Substance Testing, Microbial Testing, Heavy Metals, Pesticide Testing | Not publicly disclosed |
| Qalitex Laboratories | Irvine, California | No | Self-reported | 0(+1 self-reported) | Identity Testing, Potency Testing, Heavy Metal Analysis, Microbiology Testing, Stability Studies | 48 hours for standard panels |
| SGS Nutrasource | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | ✓ | Self-reported | 0(+2 self-reported) | Heavy Metals Testing, Vitamins Analysis, Minerals Testing, Clinical Trial Services, Product Certification | Not publicly disclosed |
| UL Solutions | Canton, Massachusetts | ✓ | Self-reported | 0(+2 self-reported) | Identity Testing, Potency Testing, Heavy Metals, Pesticide Residues, Microbial Testing, DNA Testing (Botanicals) | Not publicly disclosed |
Selling supplements on Amazon? Since 2025, Amazon requires all dietary supplement sellers to verify cGMPcGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)FDA's mandatory quality standards for supplement manufacturing facilities. compliance through an approved TIC provider. 5 of the 13 labs on this page are Amazon-approved, which means they can handle both your product testing and Amazon compliance verification in one step. Labs not on the approved list can still test your products, but you will need a separate TIC verification. Read our Amazon compliance guide →
What This Comparison Shows
Amazon TIC status
5 of 13 labs are on Amazon's approved list for dietary supplement cGMP verification. This matters because Amazon requires all supplement sellers to work with an approved TIC provider. If your lab is already on the list, you avoid the extra step (and cost) of a separate verification.
ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation
ISO/IEC 17025ISO/IEC 17025International standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. is the international standard for testing laboratory competence. It confirms the lab follows validated test methods and maintains quality management systems. All 13 labs in this comparison list ISO 17025, though not all are independently confirmed. “Confirmed” means we found the accreditation in an independent database (A2LA, SCC, or ANAB registries). “Self-reported” means the lab claims the accreditation but we could not independently verify it at the time of review.
Testing services
Core supplement testing services include identity testingIdentity TestingTesting to confirm an ingredient is what the label says it is.,potencyPotency TestingTesting to verify the amount of active ingredients matches label claims. (active ingredient quantification), heavy metalsHeavy Metals TestingTesting for toxic metals (lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium) in supplements.analysis, microbial testing, and stability studiesStability TestingTesting to determine how long a product maintains potency and safety under storage conditions.. Some labs also offer specialized services like pesticide residue screening, allergen testing, banned substanceBanned Substance TestingTesting products for substances prohibited by athletic organizations. testing, DNA testing for botanicals, and shelf-life prediction models. Labs typically provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA)COA (Certificate of Analysis)A document reporting test results for a specific batch of ingredients or finished product. for each test batch.
Scope of our review
Our review covers publicly available information: accreditations, testing services, Amazon TIC status, and facility details. Items like standard turnaround timesLead TimeThe time from order placement to finished product delivery., pricing structures, specific test method lists (USPUSP (United States Pharmacopeia)Independent scientific organization that sets quality standards for medicines and supplements., AOAC, etc.), and sample submission requirements should be evaluated through direct conversation with the lab.
What This Comparison Does Not Show
- Test accuracy or reliability. Lab performance requires proficiency testing results and accreditation body audits to evaluate.
- Pricing. Testing costs vary by method, sample type, turnaround time, and volume. Request quotes directly.
- Customer experience or communication quality. We do not collect or publish subjective reviews.
- All available testing labs. Many qualified laboratories are not yet in our directory.
Amazon TIC status verified against Amazon Seller Central's approved provider list. This comparison reflects information available at the time of each laboratory's last review. Individual profiles show their specific review dates. Lab capabilities, accreditations, and Amazon TIC status can change. Check individual profiles and lab websites for the most current information.
What This Comparison Does Not Cover
- Accuracy or precision of individual test results
- Lab personnel qualifications or inter-lab comparison performance
- Turnaround time reliability or sample handling procedures
- Pricing or minimum sample requirements
- Method validation depth or method-specific detection limits
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