Standard Process Inc. Whole Food Supplements Since 1929.
Testing Stages
QC Prep Lab Technician verifying capsule weight
Stage One
Before anything is grown or processed at our local farm, we test the mineral and nutrient levels of the soil. No chemical fertilizers or pesticides are ever used in the organic growing process.
Stage Two
Before the manufacturing process begins, scientists in our microbiology and chemistry laboratories test raw materials that will be used in our whole food supplements.
QC Microbiologist streaking a plate for organism identification
Stage Three
Standard Process' microbiologists perform bacterial testing on product batches to ensure the products are safe to continue on to the next stage of production. Our chemists perform assays on product batches to determine the nutrient content. These assays guarantee that our label claims are accurate and that maximum nutrition is being delivered.
Stage Four
Many tests are performed after the tableting and capsuling process, including:
Physical Tests
- Tablets are monitored for size, weight, water activity, and hardness. Hardness testing ensures that tablets remain intact throughout the packaging and shipping process.
- Capsules are monitored for size, weight, and water activity.
- Powders are monitored for water activity.
- Weights of all products are verified to guarantee that label claims are met.
Microbiology Tests
- The microbiology laboratory monitors tablets, capsules, and powders for bacterial contamination before and after the bottling process.