Alkemist Labs
Botanical and mushroom testing lab focused on identity and potency analysis using HPTLC and microscopy.
- LEAD TIME
- Not publicly disclosed
Overview
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.
Certifications
1 of 2 certifications independently confirmed. What this means
Capabilities
- PRODUCT TYPES
- Botanical Identity Testing · Potency Testing · HPTLC Analysis · Microscopy · Mushroom Testing
- CAPABILITIES
- Identity testing · Potency or label-claim testing · Custom test method development · Regulatory consulting or audits
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What we couldn't verify
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- Core specialty is botanical identity and potency testing; it also offers contaminant testing (heavy metals, microbial, pesticides, residual solvents), so confirm the tests you need are on its current ISO 17025 scope
- ISO 17025 accreditation confirmed through the A2LA public directory
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (cGMP). What Part 111 requires
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Enforcement screening: included in Inventory Ready's most recent completed pass against FDA's published recall datasets (2026-07-09). Method and limits →
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