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Imagine this: You’re walking through the supermarket, and you pick up a food item you’re interested in. On the packaging, you’ll notice some dates identified as “best if used by” and “sell by”. “How did they arrive at those dates? What do they mean? Before we move further along, let’s clarify those date terms. The following quotes come from the…

Behind every high-performing laboratory is a foundation of well-executed lab management services. These services go far beyond sample testing—they include the systems, processes, and expertise that ensure labs run smoothly, stay compliant, and deliver reliable, high-quality results. Whether you’re managing a clinical diagnostics facility, a research lab, or a multi-location testing operation, the right lab management services are essential to…

Few children stop to think about the compression rating of the cardboard wrapping around the action figure they just received for their birthday. Rarely does the hungry teenager give consideration to the puncture resistance of the bag when they tear into the chips. And few mothers reflect on the impact resistance of the plastic bottle when their toddler is screaming…

Download PDF Product safety is one of the driving factors in government oversight, as applied to the consumer. Whether it is concerned with medications, food, transportation, or housing, product safety drives the development of regulations for manufacturing and production across industries. As a result, the consumer is better assured of their purchase or medical treatment, feeling more secure that something…

In an era when computing and electronic communications should be reducing the number of paper materials society uses, the reverse has happened – some paper products are seeing a surge in demand. How we use paper has also changed, though what hasn’t changed is how we work; for many, documents often don’t feel “real” unless we can touch them. Today,…

Set-it-and-forget-it is a poor strategy. Everything changes. Whether you run an internal department or an independent business, your lab must adapt to those changes. How well you adapt depends on the agility of your lab’s systems. We published the article LIMS Optimization: Aligning a LIMS to the Way Your Lab Works to describe the configurability and customizability of the LabLynx…

Every great whiskey tells a story—but behind that smooth finish and rich aroma lies a world of scientific precision. Whiskey testing labs play a critical role in ensuring quality, authenticity, and compliance throughout the distillation and bottling process. From chemical analysis to sensory evaluation, these labs help distillers craft consistent, safe, and standout spirits that meet regulatory standards and exceed…

Laboratory quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) are essential in highly regulated industries, including food, cosmetics, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. Even while the term “quality” has a wide range of applications, in a laboratory setting, it frequently refers to the accuracy and dependability of results. Systems that dependably deliver highly accurate results are acceptable, but they can be maximized with…

LIMS integration is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity for labs that want to stay competitive, compliant, and data-driven. A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is the core of your lab’s digital operations, but its true power is unlocked when it seamlessly connects with the tools, instruments, and systems you already use. This article explores how LIMS integration works, why…

During the workday, laboratory personnel generate data and information. That intellectual material forms the basis of decisions about product quality, research directions, someone’s health, and other matters. Data and information must be entered into reports, computer systems, databases, and software packages to be useful. While that seems like a trivial task, it isn’t, not because typing a few keystrokes is…