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News Release from: Analytik | Subject: LabSpec Pro, QualitySpec Pro
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 08 November 2004
NIR analysis of nutraceuticals
Application notes describes use of near infrared spectrophotometers to meet a 'virtual mandate' on quality control of vitamins and related supplements
While nutraceutical products are not yet regulated to any great degree, plans have been proposed in the USA to bring this burgeoning industry under the watchful eye of the US Food and Drug Administration Thus, says Analytik, there is a virtual mandate for nutraceutical companies to standardise ingredients, ensure product purity and quality, and indeed enhance efficiency of manufacturing processes
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 23 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Process analytical technologies will gain in significance as nutraceutical manufacturing emulates the benefits already being seen with pharmaceuticals.
Accordingly, the experiment outlined in this application note purposes to use NIR spectroscopy technology as a cost-effective means of assessing the constituents of various nutraceuticals.
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The complete application note including experimental details and results is available in PDF format from Analytik.
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