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Overcoming the GLP-1 Testing Crunch: Vetting Labs for Complex Peptide Analysis

By Swathi Kodaikal | Sep 21, 2026

Analytical testing is now the primary bottleneck in GLP-1 manufacturing. Strategic lab qualification prevents batch stalls and protects revenue

Analytical chemist loading sample vials into an LC-MS/MS instrument for complex peptide and GLP-1 analysis in a contract laboratory setting.

How Are Food Testing Labs Detecting Fraud in Everyday Ingredients?

Sep 2, 2026

How Are Modern Food Labs Adapting to New Demands in Protein Analysis?

Aug 31, 2026

Female scientist in a lab coat, safety glasses, and blue gloves examining a glowing cosmetic sample vial in a sophisticated laboratory. A large, transparent holographic head-up display (HUD) shows test results for EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 updates. The display indicates non-compliant Cannabidiol (CBD) due to high THC levels, high quantities of restricted BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole), and prohibited Benzophenone, with associated chemical structures and status icons. Behind her is analytical equipment, with books and sample bottles (including labels) in the foreground.

EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 Updates: Testing for CBD, BHA & Ingredient Bans

Aug 26, 2026

Ask the Lab Expert: Where Manufacturers Go Wrong with FCN Submissions and PCR Packaging

Aug 12, 2026

Welcoming Bioassay GmbH to the Contract Laboratory Network

Jan 24, 2025

They develop and perform GMP potency assays for a wide variety of drugs, proteins, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines and gene therapies

ASK THE LAB EXPERT: Dr. Thomas Prychitko

Jan 7, 2025

Dr. Thomas Prychitko is founder and CEO of Helix Biological Laboratory

Foundation Laboratory Joins the Contract Laboratory Network

Dec 10, 2024

This advanced clinical diagnostic laboratory serves medical clinics, multi-specialty groups, hospitals, and California state and federal institutions

Harken Research Is on the Contract Laboratory Network

Dec 6, 2024

This CRO specializes in small molecule and ADC drug development, PK/PD, ADME, bioavailability, and analytical method design

Welcoming Chem-Bac Laboratories to the Contract Laboratory Network!

Dec 5, 2024

Chem-Bac Laboratories is an experienced provider of testing services for petroleum, energy, polymers, textiles, metallurgical, and microbiological sectors and support industries with QA and compliance

Gateway Analytical Joins the Contract Laboratory Network

Dec 5, 2024

Gateway Analytical specializes in process and formulation development, product-package validation, clinical & commercial manufacturing, visual inspection, quality control, and release testing

Eurofins Appoints New President and National Business Line Leader in Canada

Nov 24, 2024

Eurofins is proud to announce the appointment of Waylon Sharp as President and National Business Line Leader, Food & Feed Testing, in Canada. Waylon brings over 15 years of extensive experience in operations, leadership, and business strategy within the food and agricultural industries.