Context
Serving as the primary testing lab across Little Spoon's product lines.
In a groundbreaking move for the baby food industry, Little Spoon, the largest online baby and kids food company in the United States, embarked on an ambitious initiative to set a new standard for transparency and safety. Their mission was to rigorously test their products for over 500 contaminants—including heavy metals, pesticides, glyphosate, and plasticizers—and share the results publicly. By aligning their testing standards with the European Union (EU), a trusted benchmark for safety and excellence, Little Spoon committed to never selling any product that fell short of their strict limits.
PROBLEM
Little Spoon needed a more efficient, cost-effective testing solution with superior detection capabilities.
To achieve these ambitious goals, Little Spoon sought a reliable partner that could help execute their vision while addressing challenges with their existing lab services. This included ensuring compliance with the newly introduced AB 899 regulations and optimizing their testing program to support their transparency initiative.
1. Improving on their testing program to comply with AB 899
2. Dissatisfaction with their existing lab partners due to high costs, long turnaround times
3. Better data facilitation and management
4. Detect at low parts-per-billion levels, which their current lab couldn't manage
solution
Light Labs provided Little Spoon with a solution designed to address both their immediate and long-term needs:
High-Throughput Laboratory
Light Lab’s high-throughput lab streamlined the testing process, delivering results in 3 days—a significant improvement over their previous partner’s timeline. Not only was this faster, but it was also offered at a lower cost, providing Little Spoon with exceptional value without compromising on quality.
Comprehensive Dashboard
Light Lab’s high-throughput lab streamlined the testing process, delivering results in 3 days—a significant improvement over their previous partner’s timeline. Not only was this faster, but it was also offered at a lower cost, providing Little Spoon with exceptional value without compromising on quality.
An easy-to-navigate user interface that showed the progress of each test and the stage until completion, providing complete visibility.
The ability to export all testing data and Certificates of Analysis (COAs) with a single click, streamlining compliance and internal reporting processes.
Full access to their product data, test results, and detailed analyses, enabling them to make informed decisions quickly.
Additionally, Light Labs distinguished itself through responsive and personalized service, promptly addressing order changes and sample-specific concerns to ensure Little Spoon’s needs were met every step of the way.
RESULT
A seamless experience for Little Spoon. testing
Light Labs’ combined expertise in high-throughput testing and user-focused software empowered Little Spoon to achieve their ambitious transparency goals while navigating a complex regulatory environment. This solution helped them become the first baby food brand to publicly share test results and set the standard for transparency for baby food in the United States.
figure 02: a comprehensive solution tailored for the specific requirements
Regulatory Compliance
Full alignment with AB899 requirements, ensuring their products met the regulatory requirements.
Faster Turnaround Times
A reduction in testing times to just three days, accelerating their operations and decision-making.
Cost Savings
Lower testing costs compared to their previous lab partner.
Direct Contact to the Lab
A responsive and collaborative partnership that exceeded their expectations in service and support.
