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Stability Testing of Dietary Supplements: Assessment of Quality and Safety
The stability of dietary supplements is crucial to ensuring their quality and safety. Stability testing is a comprehensive process that allows the assessment of how storage conditions affect the composition of supplements and their shelf life before they reach the consumer. The Importance of Stability of Dietary Supplements Why is stability testing necessary? Stability testing …
Determination of the TOTOX Index in Dietary Supplements – The Importance of the Oxidation Indicator in Assessing the Quality of Omega-3 Oils
The winter period is conducive to reviewing quality processes and verifying product stability. In the case of dietary supplements containing oils—particularly omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish and algae—their susceptibility to oxidation remains a key issue. One of the most comprehensive parameters for assessing this process is the TOTOX (Total Oxidation Value) index, which serves …
Trends in the cosmetics research industry in February – effectiveness and new equipment possibilities
Winter months do not slow down development processes in the cosmetics industry. On the contrary, this period is often dedicated to structuring documentation, verifying regulatory requirements and planning studies that form the foundation for safe and credible product launches. The February overview covers both key research directions and practical solutions supporting objective efficacy assessment. COSMETOTEST …
Verify the Active Compounds Content in Your Dietary Supplements: An Essential Verification Program
In the competitive dietary supplements market, ensuring the quality and safety of your products is paramount. Precise verification of active compounds is not just a regulatory requirement but a cornerstone of consumer trust. This article explores the critical aspects of a dietary supplement verification program, highlighting the importance of accurate testing and compliance with industry …
Assessment of Dietary Supplement Efficacy & Food Effects
In today’s market, the assessment of dietary supplements and food products is crucial for manufacturers aiming to meet consumer expectations and regulatory demands. With the number of dietary supplement options available, instrumental analysis provides a robust method to confirm the efficacy of these products and ensure they deliver on their promises. Importance of Dietary Supplement …
Doping Testing in Nutritional Products and Dietary Supplements
Doping in sport is a problem that affects both amateur and professional athletes. In the context of dietary supplements and sports nutrition products, doping testing becomes crucial for protecting athletes’ health and maintaining fair competition. This article discusses doping-related aspects of supportive products, highlighting potential risks and the need for proper control. What Is Doping …
New Update in FCM: Regulation (EU) 2026/245 is here!
The landscape of Food Contact Materials (FCM) in the EU continues to evolve, and the recent publication of Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/245 (amending Annex I of 10/2011) marks another critical step for the industry. If you are used to seeing the “Restrictions and Specifications” column in Annex I as mostly empty, it’s time to look again. This update demonstrates a clear trend: that last column …
Storage testing of dietary supplements – check how long your product retains its value in various climate zones
The stability of dietary supplements is one of the key elements of their quality. Consumers expect that the declared content of active ingredients will be maintained throughout the shelf life and that the product will be safe and comply with the specifications. To guarantee this, manufacturers use stability studies to assess how a supplement behaves …
Trends in the cosmetics research industry in February – effectiveness and new equipment possibilities
Winter months do not slow down development processes in the cosmetics industry. On the contrary, this period is often dedicated to structuring documentation, verifying regulatory requirements and planning studies that form the foundation for safe and credible product launches. The February overview covers both key research directions and practical solutions supporting objective efficacy assessment. COSMETOTEST …
New Year in the cosmetology laboratory – Regulations, Events, and Practical Information for the Start of the Year
The beginning of the year is a good time to organize the most important information for the cosmetics industry and to look ahead to the coming months from the perspective of regulatory changes, planned events, and practical aspects of laboratory cooperation. In the latest edition of COSM updates, we summarize key topics that may be …
Year-end summary of J.S. Hamilton cosmetology laboratory
The closing year has been a time of intense development, numerous implementations, gaining new knowledge, and strengthening collaborations with industry partners. We are proud to present the key moments and achievements of our team. Sun Protection – Development of Expertise and Industry Presence Together with PZPK, we created the e-book “Sun Protection (Not Only) in …
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
May we send our best wishes and seasonal greetings to all of our Customers and Business Partners, with the hope the coming year 2026 bring you and your loved ones good health, happiness and many joyful moments.
Video: The J.S. Hamilton Laboratory in Gdynia is now completely functional.
We are delighted to announce you that the J.S. Hamilton Laboratory in Gdynia is fully operational and offers a comprehensive range of services related to the testing of food and dietary supplements. We are happy to show you a video that shows what we do every day, how we organize our analytical processes, and how …
Advanced wrinkle analysis using PRIMOS CR – project implementation successfully completed!
We are pleased to announce the introduction of a new diagnostic service utilizing the PRIMOS CR system. PRIMOS is a state-of-the-art clinical research tool designed for the evaluation of skin microstructure and advanced wrinkle assessment. It provides precise quantitative results for wrinkle depth, length, volume, number, and surface area within the measured zone. How does …
September in the cosmetology laboratory – news, tests, and important information for the cosmetics industry
Cosmetics tests is constantly evolving, and with it, the importance of products that have laboratory-confirmed efficacy and safety is growing. September in our cosmetology laboratory is a month full of news and important events – both for cosmetics manufacturers and for anyone who wants to develop their portfolio in accordance with the highest standards. Check …
J.S. Hamilton Receives CIR Accreditation – Supporting Innovation with Recognized R&D Excellence
We are excited and proud to share that J.S Hamilton has officially received the Crédit d’Impôt Recherche (CIR) accreditation—a noteworthy achievement for our Microbiology Division and other departments. This recognition reinforces our unwavering dedication to innovation and client collaboration. With CIR accreditation, we’re not only deepening our partnerships but also creating new opportunities for clients …
Happy Easter!
On the occasion of Easter, we would like to extend our best wishes to all our customers and business partners. May this time be full of peace, joy and inspiration for new challenges!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
May we send best wishes and seasonal greeting to all our Customers and Business Partners, together with prosperity and good health for everyone and their families in 2025.
New scope of accreditation in the Dermatology and Stability section!
A great success in the Dermatology and Stability section. We are the first laboratory in Poland to be accredited for dermatological testing! The 3-day audit by the Polish Accreditation Centre was a complete success – no nonconformities were found! We have completed the implementation project to extend the scope of AB 079 accreditation, which includes …
Increase knowledge about the safety of your supplements
Product awareness is growing among consumers. Recipients are increasingly verifying compositions, seeking information on studies conducted, and choosing products most suited to their needs. Trends in healthy eating and supporting the body with dietary supplements have forced manufacturers and distributors to pay more attention to the quality of pharmaceuticals and confirm it with independent research. …
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) on new hazard classes
The new COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2023/707 of 19 December 2022 amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as regards hazard classes and criteria for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures was published. This regulation introduces new hazard classes for the following substances and mixtures: having endocrine disrupting (ED) for human health as well …
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids
The Commission Regulation (EU) No. 2020/2040 of 11 December 2020 has applied since 1 July 2020. It regulates the maximum levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in food and dietary supplements. The limits refer to, among others, herbal dietary supplements, teas, herbs, and herbal teas. Legally, the foodstuffs listed in the Annex to the Regulation …
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New service of wrinkles analysis
We are pleased to inform you that our cosmetology laboratory implemented a new service of skin microstructure and wrinkles analysis performed by Primos 3D Lite equipment. Three dimensional measurement, recording and evaluation of the surface structure of skin provides a significant step forward in supporting studies for cosmetic treatments. Results can be presented in the …
USFDA inspection
In July 2016 J.S. Hamilton Poland has passed USFDA inspection, on the study of medicinal products and starting materials. As a result of the positive assessment by USFDA – considered to be one of the most demanding, prestigious and influential agencies in the pharmaceutical industry we have receive USFDA approval without observations documented on Form …