Navigating 1,4-Dioxane Testing: Why It Matters and How to Interpret Your Data
Complimentary Webinar!
Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
1,4-dioxane has emerged as a critical compliance and quality risk for cosmetic, personal care, and OTC drug products, driven by increasing regulatory scrutiny and tightening detection limits – particularly in New York, with other states likely to follow.
Certified Laboratories invites you to a webinar designed to empower industry professionals with the latest knowledge on 1,4-dioxane detection and regulatory requirements. Discover cutting-edge technologies, industry challenges, and the evolving solutions that protect your brand and your consumers.
Complete the form to register. Can't make the time? Register now and we'll email the recording link afterward.
What You'll Learn:
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Why 1,4-dioxane is regulated, how it forms in cosmetic products, and where enforcement expectations are heading.
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The limitations of USP <467> and modified EPA methods, and why they are not suitable for sub-10 ppm cosmetic testing.
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How a validated GC-MS method achieves reliable detection down to 0.5 ppm across complex cosmetic matrices.
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What to look for in a 1,4-dioxane test report to ensure results are accurate, traceable, and regulator-ready.
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Why supplier CoAs alone are insufficient and how independent testing helps prevent recalls and compliance failures.
Master 1,4-Dioxane Testing
Complimentary Webinar!
Wednesday, Oct. 15 | 1:00 PM ET
Allergies are a growing public health concern, affecting millions and shaping the way cosmetics and supplements are produced, labeled, and regulated. As the regulatory landscape tightens and consumers demand safer, more transparent products, accurate and robust allergen testing has never been more essential. The well-being of your consumers starts with allergen testing for smarter formulation that leads to safer products.
Certified Group invites you to a webinar designed to empower cosmetic, personal care, and supplement product professionals with the latest knowledge on allergen detection. Discover cutting-edge technologies, industry challenges, and the evolving solutions that protect your brand and your consumers.
Complete the form to register. Can't make the time? Register now and we'll email the recording link afterward.
What You'll Learn:
- Introduction to Allergens: Understanding immune reactions, prevalence, and evolving risk factors in cosmetic and supplement allergies.
- Allergen Testing Technologies: Learn the science behind ELISA, PCR, and HPLC-MS, and how each supports compliance and product safety.
- Navigating Real-World Challenges: False positives/negatives, matrix effects, cross-reactivity, and the impact of processing techniques.
- Certified Group's Testing Capability: Our expanded lab network, automated solutions, and ability to serve complex client needs.
- The Future of Allergen Testing: Trends, emerging threats, and why advanced detection methods will shape tomorrow’s marketplace.
- Regulatory Insights: Explore global and U.S. regulatory trends shaping allergen disclosures and learn how to safeguard your products.
Master Allergen Testing
Meet Our Presenters
David Cook
Business Development Manager, Certified Laboratories
With a proven track record in sales and operational management, David Cook has a rich history of success within the healthcare and nutraceutical sector. His skill set encompasses coaching, sales, sales management, team building, logistics, operations, and general management.
David brings to the table a robust sales background coupled with expertise in operations, customer service, purchasing, inventory management, and logistics. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from San Diego State University and an Associate degree in Human Biology from San Diego Miramar College.
Narek Koucherian
Chemistry Supervisor, Certified Laboratories
Narek Koucherian holds a Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering from UCLA and a master’s focus in Biomedical Engineering with a specialization in Microfluidics from UC Irvine. He has been with Certified Laboratories for over three years, starting in cosmetics and HPLC testing and advancing to GC Supervisor within the Cosmetics, OTC & Supplements (COS) Division.
Prior to Certified Laboratories, Narek began his career at Beyond Meat as a formulator, developing emulsions, color systems, and flavor blends, before transitioning into the analytical testing department. There, he gained hands-on experience with GC-based analyses and ICP testing, building a strong foundation in trace-level impurity detection.
About Certified Group
Certified Group partners with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. As a leading provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.