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Chemistry About Us
Multiple assays, or tests, are performed to guarantee Raw materials, in-process products, and final
that our products meet or exceed label claims and to products are only released to the next stage of
ensure the viability of the product through its “Best production by the quality control unit upon
Used By” date. We use the following instrumentation verification that the material or product has passed
in testing raw materials and final product mixes: all testing requirements.

The chemistry laboratory personnel also conduct wet
chemistry tests. The vast testing capability of the Tableting and Capsuling Process
chemistry laboratory allows Standard Process to verify Many tests are performed after the product is
the identity, purity, and strength of our products and of tableted or capsuled, including:
the raw materials used in our products.
◆ Monitoring tablets for size, weight, water activity,
and hardness (Hardness testing ensures that
Microbiology tablets remain intact throughout the packaging
Every product batch is tested for pathogens to ensure and shipping process.)
our products are safe to continue to the next stage of ◆ Monitoring capsules for size, weight, and
production. Testing is conducted in all phases of the water activity
manufacturing process, including raw materials, ◆ Monitoring powders for water activity
mixing, milling, tableting, capsuling, and packaging. ◆ Verification of tablet and capsule weight to
guarantee that label claims are met

Each product batch is tested
an average of six times.

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