Q Laboratories
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Q Laboratories offers comprehensive analytical chemistry, microbiology, and stability testing services. Specializing in packaging shelf-life studies, they ensure product safety, compliance, and performance across various industries.
Since 1966, Q Laboratories has been a trusted partner for analytical chemistry, microbiology, and stability testing solutions. They provide end-to-end support for raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods, including QC and release testing, stability studies, and R&D. Their expertise spans diverse product types, water system validation, environmental monitoring, and FDA compliance. Specializing in packaging shelf-life and challenge studies, Q Laboratories helps establish "best if used by" and "use by" dates, validates preservative systems, and designs custom protocols. They accommodate multiple storage temperatures and can perform accelerated shelf-life studies. Microbiological challenge testing evaluates how products support or inhibit microbial growth, validating processes to reduce risks. Q Laboratories serves industries including Personal Care, Household Care, Prescription Drug, Food Safety, and Water Treatment. They are ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited by A2LA, AFNOR Certified, DEA Registered, EPA Certified for Drinking Water Testing, FDA and MoCRA Registered, and AOAC Certified. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Q Laboratories is committed to delivering scientifically rigorous, regulatory-compliant data to ensure your products meet the highest standards.
About
**Who they are**
Q Laboratories is a provider of analytical chemistry, microbiology, and stability testing services, with a specialization in packaging shelf-life studies. They aim to ensure product safety, compliance, and performance across various industries.
**Expertise & scope**
* Comprehensive analytical chemistry, microbiology, and stability testing.
* Specialization in packaging shelf-life studies.
* Services include establishing shelf-life, validating preservative systems, and designing custom protocols.
* Support for Research & Development to determine packaging, storage conditions, preservative systems, and formulation.
* Capabilities extend to Personal Care, Prescription Drug, Food Safety, Water Treatment, and Household Care industries.
**Reputation / proof points**
* ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited by A2LA for microbiological and analytical chemistry testing.
* AFNOR Certified Expert Laboratory, recognized for compliance with European standards for analytical testing.
* DEA Registered Laboratory, authorized to handle controlled substances for testing purposes.
* EPA Certified for Drinking Water Testing.
Q Laboratories is a provider of analytical chemistry, microbiology, and stability testing services, with a specialization in packaging shelf-life studies. They aim to ensure product safety, compliance, and performance across various industries.
**Expertise & scope**
* Comprehensive analytical chemistry, microbiology, and stability testing.
* Specialization in packaging shelf-life studies.
* Services include establishing shelf-life, validating preservative systems, and designing custom protocols.
* Support for Research & Development to determine packaging, storage conditions, preservative systems, and formulation.
* Capabilities extend to Personal Care, Prescription Drug, Food Safety, Water Treatment, and Household Care industries.
**Reputation / proof points**
* ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited by A2LA for microbiological and analytical chemistry testing.
* AFNOR Certified Expert Laboratory, recognized for compliance with European standards for analytical testing.
* DEA Registered Laboratory, authorized to handle controlled substances for testing purposes.
* EPA Certified for Drinking Water Testing.
Additional information
Q Laboratories offers tailored shelf-life studies, whether clients have a complete design or require assistance from the ground up. Their scientists collaborate to ensure studies meet specific product objectives and regulatory requirements. They can execute client-specified studies precisely or assist in defining critical factors such as storage temperatures, testing time-points, and analytical/microbiological tests. This collaborative approach ensures the effectiveness of preservative systems, validation of processing protocols, and optimization of storage conditions and packaging design.
Key Highlights
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ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited by A2LA for microbiological and analytical chemistry testing.
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“ISO/IEC 17025 AccreditedAccredited by A2LA for microbiological and analytical chemistry testing.”
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AFNOR Certified Expert Laboratory for analytical testing compliance with European standards.
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“AFNOR Certified Expert LaboratoryRecognized for compliance with European standards for analytical testing.”
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DEA Registered Laboratory authorized for testing controlled substances.
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“DEA Registered LaboratoryAuthorized to handle controlled substances for testing purposes.”
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EPA Certified for drinking water analysis.
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“EPA Certified for Drinking Water TestingCertified to analyze drinking water samples in compliance with EPA regulations.”
Certifications & Trust Signals
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ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited by A2LA.
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“ISO/IEC 17025 AccreditedAccredited by A2LA for microbiological and analytical chemistry testing.”
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AFNOR Certified Expert Laboratory.
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“AFNOR Certified Expert LaboratoryRecognized for compliance with European standards for analytical testing.”
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DEA Registered Laboratory.
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“DEA Registered LaboratoryAuthorized to handle controlled substances for testing purposes.”
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EPA Certified for Drinking Water Testing.
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“EPA Certified for Drinking Water TestingCertified to analyze drinking water samples in compliance with EPA regulations.”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Companies needing to establish product shelf-life and expiration dates.
- Manufacturers requiring validation of preservative systems and processing protocols.
- Businesses seeking to optimize packaging and storage conditions.
How engagement typically works
- Collaborative study design based on client objectives.
- Execution of client-specified study parameters.
- Providing scientifically rigorous, regulatory-compliant data.
Typical deliverables
- Shelf-life determination reports.
- Microbiological challenge study results.
- Stability testing data.
- Customized study reports.
Good to know
- Best when specific product stability, safety, and performance data is required.
Pricing
Model:
Per project
HQ:
Cincinnati, US
Languages:
English
Timezones:
EST
Claim status:
Listed
Services & Capabilities
Packaging + Shelf-life + Distribution Testing
Countries:
Global
Industries:
Medical Devices
Pricing model:
Per project
Packaging Tests Offered:
Other
Shelf Life Methods Offered:
Real-time aging, Accelerated aging, Both
Distribution Tests Offered:
Vibration, Drop, Compression, Climate, Other
Standards Supported:
Other
Is Accredited:
Yes
Accreditation Body:
A2LA
Has Climate Chambers:
Yes
Has Distribution Simulation:
Yes
Quote SLA:
3-5 business days
Nda Support:
Yes
Lead Time Band:
Start in 0-2 weeks
Additional packaging_shelf_life_testing Details
Packaging Tests Offered
Shelf-life studies, Microbiological challenge studies, Customized studies
Standards Supported
ISO/IEC 17025, AFNOR standards, EPA regulations
Shelf Life Methods Offered
Real-time aging, Accelerated aging, Both
Distribution Tests Offered
N/A
Lead Time Band
Start in 2-4 weeks
Quote SLA
1-2 business days
Sample Return Policy
N/A
Minimum Project Size
N/A
Pricing Model
Per project
