# Light Labs > ISO 17025 accredited laboratory and software platform for food, beverage, and > supplement testing. Light Labs runs the analytical testing, then turns the > results into compliance reporting and public-facing transparency for brands. Light Labs operates its own accredited lab in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and publishes original research testing products bought off retail shelves. Testing scope, methods, turnaround times, and pricing are listed on the testing menu. ## Start here - [Home](https://www.lightlabs.com/): Light Labs: ISO 17025 accredited lab testing plus software for food, beverage, and supplement brands. - [Check prices / request a demo](https://www.lightlabs.com/get-demo): Request pricing and a walkthrough of the platform. ## Platform - [Laboratory capabilities](https://www.lightlabs.com/lab): Instrumentation, accreditation scope, and turnaround times of the Light Labs laboratory. - [Testing menu](https://www.lightlabs.com/tests): Full A-Z catalog of available tests with methods, turnaround times, and pricing. - [Software platform](https://www.lightlabs.com/software): Dashboard for submitting samples, tracking results, and managing quality data. - [Compliance and reporting](https://www.lightlabs.com/compliance): Automated compliance reporting against regulatory and internal specification limits. - [The Anti-Certification](https://www.lightlabs.com/anti-certification): Light Labs' transparency-first alternative to pay-to-play certification seals. ## Solutions - [Baby food testing](https://www.lightlabs.com/solutions/baby): Heavy metals and contaminant testing for baby food brands, including AB 899 compliance. - [Supplement testing](https://www.lightlabs.com/solutions/supplements): Identity, potency, and contaminant testing for dietary supplement brands. - [Manufacturer testing](https://www.lightlabs.com/solutions/manufacturers): Testing programs for co-manufacturers and contract packagers, with delegated ordering. ## Research - [Insights](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights): Guides to product testing, regulation, and lab data from the Light Labs science team. ## Company - [Customer stories](https://www.lightlabs.com/customer-stories/all): How brands use Light Labs, with named results. - [About](https://www.lightlabs.com/about): Light Labs' mission, team, and approach to food-system transparency. - [Careers](https://www.lightlabs.com/careers): Open roles at Light Labs. ## Testing menu by category - [Allergen testing](https://www.lightlabs.com/tests/allergen): Every allergen assay Light Labs runs, with turnaround times, methods, and how to read each result. - [Contaminants testing](https://www.lightlabs.com/tests/contaminants): Every contaminants assay Light Labs runs, with turnaround times, methods, and how to read each result. - [Elemental testing](https://www.lightlabs.com/tests/elemental): Every elemental assay Light Labs runs, with turnaround times, methods, and how to read each result. - [Microbial testing](https://www.lightlabs.com/tests/microbial): Every microbial assay Light Labs runs, with turnaround times, methods, and how to read each result. - [Phytochemical, Vitamin, and Actives testing](https://www.lightlabs.com/tests/phytochemical-vitamin-and-actives): Every phytochemical, vitamin, and actives assay Light Labs runs, with turnaround times, methods, and how to read each result. - [Preservatives and Additives testing](https://www.lightlabs.com/tests/preservatives-and-additives): Every preservatives and additives assay Light Labs runs, with turnaround times, methods, and how to read each result. - [Stability testing](https://www.lightlabs.com/tests/stability): Every stability assay Light Labs runs, with turnaround times, methods, and how to read each result. ## Articles - [GLP vs GMP: Which quality system applies to your work?](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/glp-vs-gmp): GLP vs GMP explained for food, supplement, lab, and quality teams. Compare purpose, records, regulations, and when ISO 17025 supports a release decision. (published September 21, 2026, updated October 2, 2026) - [Current good manufacturing practices: a practical guide for food and supplement teams](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/current-good-manufacturing-practices-food-supplements): Learn how current good manufacturing practices apply to food and supplement teams, including supplier controls, testing, certificates of analysis (COAs), records, and lot release. (published August 27, 2026) - [Spermidine in food and supplements: quality and testing guide](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/spermidine-food-supplement-testing-guide): Learn what spermidine is, where it appears in foods and supplements, and how to control claims, COAs, source risks, testing, and lot release. (published August 27, 2026) - [Yohimbine in supplements: quality, safety, and testing guide](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/yohimbine-supplement-quality-testing-guide): Learn what yohimbine is, why supplement labels can vary, and how brands should control identity, safety, claims, COAs, testing, and lot release. (published August 27, 2026) - [FAT TOM food safety: the six conditions that let pathogens grow](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/fat-tom-food-safety): Learn what FAT TOM means, how food, acidity, time, temperature, oxygen and moisture drive pathogen growth, and how to control each factor in kitchens. (published August 26, 2026) - [FDA Food Code 2022: A Practical Guide for Food Businesses](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/fda-food-code-2022-retail-compliance-guide): Understand the FDA Food Code 2022, key temperatures, state adoption, 2024 updates, and how retail rules differ from FSMA for food brands and co-manufacturers. (published August 25, 2026) - [Root cause analysis template for food and supplement quality](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/root-cause-analysis-template): Free root cause analysis template for food and supplement incidents. Copy it into your QMS with evidence, containment, CAPA, and effectiveness checks. (published August 25, 2026) - [Out-of-specification investigation: A practical guide for food and supplement brands](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/out-of-specification-investigation-guide): Learn how to investigate an out-of-specification result, from lab triage and retesting to root cause, CAPA, disposition, and audit-ready records. (published August 24, 2026) - [Iodine in food and supplements: quality and compliance guide](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/iodine-food-supplement-testing-guide): Learn where iodine appears in foods and supplements, why levels vary, and how to control labels, claims, testing, COAs, and lot release. (published August 17, 2026) - [Boswellia quality testing guide for supplement brands](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/boswellia-supplement-quality-testing): Learn what boswellia is, how it appears in supplements, and how brands should verify identity, potency, claims, safety, contaminants, and supplier records. (published August 14, 2026) - [Lutein quality guide for supplement brands](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/lutein-supplement-quality-testing): Learn what lutein is, where it appears, and how supplement brands can verify identity, potency, label claims, contaminants, supplier COAs, and compliance. (published August 14, 2026) - [How to compare Prop 65 testing labs](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/prop-65-testing-labs): A buyer guide to comparing Prop 65 testing labs by scope, matrix fit, method quality, reporting, warning support, turnaround, and workflow. (published August 14, 2026) - [Certificate of conformance vs certificate of compliance](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/certificate-of-conformance-vs-certificate-of-compliance): Compare certificates of conformance, certificates of compliance, and COAs, and learn what food, supplement, and baby-food teams should file before lot release. (published August 13, 2026) - [Lactose: uses, label risks, and testing considerations](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/lactose-testing-compliance-guide): Learn what lactose is, where it appears in foods and supplements, how it differs from milk allergens, and how brands verify lactose-related claims. (published August 13, 2026) - [How much does Prop 65 testing cost?](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/prop-65-testing-cost): Learn what drives Prop 65 testing cost, when quotes move from hundreds to thousands, and which questions help brands compare labs before they buy. (published August 13, 2026) - [Fructose in food and supplements: testing and labeling guide](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/fructose-testing-labeling-guide): Learn what fructose is, where it appears in foods and supplements, and how brands should handle labeling, testing, COAs, and compliance claims. (published August 12, 2026) - [NMN supplement quality: testing, labels, and compliance](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/nmn-supplement-testing-guide): Learn what NMN is, where it appears, and how supplement brands can verify identity, potency, label claims, contaminants, supplier COAs, and compliance. (published August 12, 2026) - [Listeria species: a practical guide for food and supplement teams](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/listeria-species-testing-compliance-guide): Learn what Listeria species means, how it differs from L. monocytogenes, and how food and supplement teams should use testing results. (published August 11, 2026) - [Lot release testing: a practical workflow for food and supplement teams](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/lot-release-testing): A practical lot release testing workflow for food, supplement, and baby-food teams covering test plans, COAs, FDA context, traceability, and release records. (published August 11, 2026) - [Rhodiola rosea supplement quality guide](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/rhodiola-rosea-supplement-quality-testing): Learn what Rhodiola rosea is, what evidence and safety cautions matter, and how supplement brands should test identity, potency, contaminants, and claims. (published August 11, 2026) - [Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA): testing and compliance guide](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/butylated-hydroxyanisole-bha-testing-compliance-guide): Learn what butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is, where it appears in food and supplements, and how teams should test and document compliance. (published August 10, 2026) - [Choline: testing, labels, and supplement quality risks](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/choline-testing-labeling-supplement-quality-guide): Learn what choline is, where it appears in foods and supplements, and how brands should handle label claims, assay testing, and quality records. (published August 10, 2026) - [Curcumin quality guide for supplement brands](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/curcumin-supplement-quality-testing): A practical curcumin guide for food and supplement brands, covering turmeric sources, claims, bioavailability, testing, contaminants, and compliance. (published August 10, 2026) - [BPA and BPS: a testing and compliance guide for brands](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/bpa-bps-testing-compliance-guide): Learn what BPA and BPS mean, where bisphenols appear, and how food and supplement brands should test, document, and manage packaging risk. (published August 7, 2026) - [L-lysine supplement quality: testing, claims, and label risks](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/l-lysine-supplement-quality-testing): Learn what L-lysine is, where it appears in foods and supplements, and how brands should manage testing, label accuracy, and claim risk. (published August 7, 2026) - [Supplier audit checklist for food and supplement brands](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/supplier-audit-checklist-food-supplement-brands): Use this supplier audit checklist to review supplier risk, COAs, testing, CAPA, traceability, and records for food, supplement, and baby-food brands. (published August 7, 2026) - [Glyphosate and AMPA testing: a practical guide for brands](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/glyphosate-and-ampa-testing-guide): Learn what glyphosate and AMPA are, why residues matter, and how food and supplement brands should test, interpret, and document results. (published August 6, 2026) - [L-arginine: benefits, dosage, safety, and supplement testing](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/l-arginine-benefits-dosage-safety-testing): Understand L-arginine benefits, dosage, side effects, claim risks, and quality testing for supplement brands. (published August 6, 2026) - [Supplier risk assessment for food and supplement brands](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/supplier-risk-assessment): Build a supplier risk assessment with risk tiers, scoring criteria, verification steps, testing, COA review, and monitoring for food and supplement suppliers. (published August 6, 2026) - [Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT): what brands should know](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/butylated-hydroxytoluene-bht-testing-guide): Learn what butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is, where it appears in food and supplements, and how brands should test and document compliance. (published August 5, 2026) - [Glucosamine: what supplement brands should know](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/glucosamine-supplement-testing): Learn what glucosamine is, where it appears, what the evidence supports, and how supplement brands should verify identity, potency, claims, and contamination risk. (published August 5, 2026) - [Resveratrol: what supplement brands should know](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/resveratrol-for-supplement-brands): Learn what resveratrol is, where it appears, what the evidence supports, and how supplement brands should verify quality, claims, and safety. (published August 5, 2026) - [Approved supplier program for food and supplement brands](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/approved-supplier-program): Build a risk-based approved supplier program with supplier qualification criteria, verification steps, COA review, testing, records, and an approved supplier list. (published August 4, 2026) - [Artificial sweeteners: what food and supplement brands should know](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/artificial-sweeteners-guide-for-supplements): Artificial sweeteners are low- or no-calorie sugar substitutes. Learn where they appear, why labels and claims matter, and what brands should test before launch. (published August 4, 2026) - [D-mannose: what supplement brands should know](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/d-mannose-supplement-quality-testing): Learn what D-mannose is, what the current UTI evidence says, and how supplement brands should approach claims, testing, and quality. (published August 4, 2026) - [Thallium: what food and supplement brands should know](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/thallium-what-food-and-supplement-brands-should-know): Learn what thallium is, how it can enter foods and supplements, why it matters, and when brands should test and document results. (published August 4, 2026) - [Acrylamide in food: what brands need to know](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/acrylamide-in-food): Learn what acrylamide is, where it forms in food, what the risk evidence says, and how brands should approach testing and reduction. (published August 3, 2026) - [Quercetin: what supplement brands should know](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/what-supplement-brands-should-know-about-quercetin): Learn what quercetin is, where it appears, what benefit evidence supports, and how supplement brands should verify quality, claims, and safety. (published August 3, 2026) - [Prop 65 testing: what it is and when brands need it](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/prop-65-testing): A practical guide to how Prop 65 testing works, what brands actually test, and how results turn into warning or no-warning decisions. (published May 27, 2026) - [What Is NSF Certified for Sport?](https://www.lightlabs.com/insights/nsf-certified-for-sport): NSF Certified for Sport is more than a banned-substance screen. Here is what the certification verifies, how it works, and what supplement brands should know before pursuing it. (published May 26, 2026) ## Case studies - [Initiative Foods](https://www.lightlabs.com/case-study/initiative-foods): How Initiative Foods cut costs & compliance time across brands - [Little Spoon’s Move to Faster, More Reliable Lab Testing](https://www.lightlabs.com/case-study/little-spoon): See how Little Spoon used Light Labs to speed up baby food testing, support AB 899 compliance, and cut lab turnaround times. ## Contact - [Request pricing or a demo](https://www.lightlabs.com/get-demo): How to get a quote or a platform walkthrough.