Alkemist Labs
Alkemist Labs is an independent botanical and mushroom testing laboratory in Garden Grove, California. Founded by Elan Sudberg, the company specializes in identity and potency testing for natural products using HPTLC (High Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography), microscopy, and HPLC methods. Their ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through A2LA specifically covers dietary supplement and botanical identification; a focused scope that reflects their deep specialization. Alkemist Labs maintains one of the largest collections of analyzed and verified botanical reference materials in the industry, containing over 15,000 specimens spanning 20 years. This collection is critical for identity testing accuracy. AG1 (Athletic Greens) is a notable client. Alkemist publishes a biannual report on the top botanicals and fungi that commonly fail identity testing, providing transparency that is rare in the testing industry. They are a smaller, specialized lab compared to Eurofins or SGS, which means more personalized service but potentially longer wait times during peak demand.
Garden Grove, California
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§1Editorial assessment
Alkemist Labs is an independent botanical and mushroom testing laboratory in Garden Grove, California. Founded by Elan Sudberg, the company specializes in identity and potency testing for natural products using HPTLC (High Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography), microscopy, and HPLC methods. Their ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through A2LA specifically covers dietary supplement and botanical identification; a focused scope that reflects their deep specialization. Alkemist Labs maintains one of the largest collections of analyzed and verified botanical reference materials in the industry, containing over 15,000 specimens spanning 20 years. This collection is critical for identity testing accuracy. AG1 (Athletic Greens) is a notable client. Alkemist publishes a biannual report on the top botanicals and fungi that commonly fail identity testing, providing transparency that is rare in the testing industry. They are a smaller, specialized lab compared to Eurofins or SGS, which means more personalized service but potentially longer wait times during peak demand.
§2Our review
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§3Inspection history
§4Certifications
1 of 2 certifications independently confirmed. What this means
§5Capability matrix
- PRODUCT TYPES
- Botanical Identity Testing · Potency Testing · HPTLC Analysis · Microscopy · Mushroom Testing
- CAPABILITIES
- Botanical ID (HPTLC + Microscopy) · Potency Analysis (HPLC) · Reference Material Library (15,000+ specimens) · Method Development · Consulting
§6Sources
- Alkemist Labs - Official Website(2026-03-13)
- A2LA Accreditation Case Study(2026-03-13)
- AG1 and Alkemist Labs Partnership(2026-03-13)
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
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