Ingredient identity
Is this the ingredient you specified?
Supports supplier qualification, incoming-material release and investigations into suspected substitution. Suitable techniques and reference materials are confirmed for each material.
PlannedBioTrace Labs
We Built the Lab We Wished Existed.
Independent testing for supplements, nutraceuticals, botanicals and raw materials.
After years in analytical labs, we saw how often brands waited too long, got too little explanation, and couldn’t reach the person behind the result. BioTrace Labs is our answer.
Modern instruments, a 300+ botanical reference library, and a team that picks up the phone. Opening in North Hollywood in early 2027.
Please wait for our confirmation and shipping instructions before sending samples.
US laboratory in developmentNorth Hollywood, California · Client testing planned for early 2027
Supporting
- Supplement brands
- Supplement manufacturers
- Ingredient suppliers
Why choose us
Why BioTrace Labs?
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Advanced Instrumentation
A planned analytical platform featuring LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, HPLC, HPTLC, qPCR, and many more
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300+ Botanical References
A growing botanical reference library to support ingredient identity testing.
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Quality-Driven Approach
A quality system being developed around ISO/IEC 17025 principles and applicable FDA dietary supplement requirements.
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Clear Communication
A client-focused approach to discussing testing needs, methods, timelines, and results.
Planned areas of support
Not sure which test you need? Start here
A useful testing plan starts with your material, its intended use and the decision you need to make. These are the areas our US laboratory is being prepared to support.
Relevant contaminants
Which contaminants matter for this material?
Helps you prioritize screening around the risks linked to your ingredient, its source and intended use before approving a supplier or releasing a batch. Target analytes and reporting limits are agreed per project.
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Potency and composition
Does composition match your specification?
Supports specification setting, label-claim reviews and batch-to-batch consistency checks for actives and marker compounds. Method suitability is confirmed for your matrix.
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Microbiological quality
Is the microbiological profile acceptable?
Supports release and supplier decisions for raw materials and finished products, based on product type and specification. Methods and sample requirements are confirmed before a project is accepted.
PlannedThese are planned areas of support, not a validated testing menu. Methods, matrix suitability and availability are confirmed by our team for each project before samples are requested.
Who we are preparing to support
A Lab Built Around Your Quality Decisions
BioTrace Labs is opening in North Hollywood, California. We don’t hand you a fixed test menu. We start with your product and the question you need answered, then build the right testing plan around it.
- Supplement manufacturers: test incoming raw materials and confirm finished products meet spec.
- Supplement brands: know that your suppliers’ ingredients, and the products with your name on them, are what they claim to be.
- Ingredient suppliers: give your customers the quality data they need to approve your materials.
Our testing capabilities are still in development. We’ll confirm what’s available before accepting any project.
How it works
A clear path from your question to a testing plan
Nothing is shipped until the plan, availability and submission instructions are confirmed.
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Describe your material and quality question
Tell us what the material is, its format and source, how it will be used and the decision your results need to support.
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Discuss appropriate methods and matrix suitability
We review which approaches could answer your question, whether they suit your matrix and the current status of each relevant capability.
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Confirm availability and sample instructions
Availability, scope and timing are confirmed with you before anything is shipped, together with sample submission instructions.
Laboratory progress
Preparing our North Hollywood laboratory
We’re setting up our lab now, along with our methods and quality systems.
Talk to our team now about your testing needs, and we’ll have your project ready to go when we open.
Early 2027
Planned start of client testing
Please wait for our confirmation and shipping instructions before sending samples.
Client access
Work with our laboratory
Choose the path that matches where you are in the testing process.
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New to BioTrace Labs?
Create a client account to prepare for future testing with our laboratory. Account creation does not confirm sample acceptance.
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Planning to submit samples?
Discuss your requirements first. Do not ship samples until our team confirms readiness and provides submission instructions.
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Access your client portal
Sign in to your existing client account. Testing availability and sample acceptance require confirmation from our team.
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FAQs
Questions about the US laboratory
Answers to common questions while the laboratory is being prepared.
Is the US laboratory accepting samples?
Not yet. Client testing is planned for early 2027. Please wait for our confirmation and shipping instructions before sending samples.
What information should I include in an inquiry?
Describe the material and its format (for example, raw ingredient, extract or finished product), the quality question or decision you need to support, any target analytes or specifications you work to, and your expected timing. The more context you share, the more useful our first conversation will be.
Which testing capabilities are planned?
Planned areas of support include ingredient identity, relevant contaminants, potency and composition, and microbiological quality. Specific methods, target analytes and their validation status will be confirmed for each project.
How are methods and matrix suitability confirmed?
Our team reviews your material, matrix and target analytes against the methods available or in development at the time, and discusses suitability with you before a project is agreed. Some materials may need additional method work.
When will availability and timelines be confirmed?
Availability, scope and timelines are confirmed project by project as the laboratory approaches launch. Nothing is confirmed until you receive confirmation and submission instructions from our team.
Planning testing for 2027?
Tell us about your materials and the quality questions you need to answer. Our team will be in touch to discuss next steps.