Lack of U.S. federal regulations for heavy metals in cosmetics and personal care products has created a shifting and confusing landscape for manufacturers. 🔷 Each state sets its own rules regarding lead, mercury, and other heavy metals content in products. 🔷 Washington state has the strictest lead limit in the U.S. at 1 ppm. 🔷 Pending legislation in New York and Illinois would add arsenic and cadmium to their banned lists. And that's just the start. This patchwork of state legislation can be confusing to decipher. Our state-by-state review helps you clarify: https://hubs.ly/Q03w0-Mr0
About us
Certified Group partners with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries. Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc.
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https://certifiedgroup.com
External link for Certified Group
- Industry
- Biotechnology Research
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Melville, New York
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Food Safety Testing, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Cosmetic Testing, Dietary Supplement Testing, Food Analysis, Seafood Decomposition, Regulatory Consulting, Auditing, Cannabis Testing, Nicotine Testing, Supplements Testing, Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Testing, Hemp Testing, Food Safety Training, FDA Detention Release Testing, Seafood Testing, Shelf-Life Testing, Challenge Studies, and Environmental Monitoring Program development and testing
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Employees at Certified Group
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John Saitta
Chief Information Officer at Certified Group.
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Eddie Hall
Key Account Executive at Certified Group
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Marie Hein, MSHR, PHR
Global Head of Human Resources | CPG | FMCG | Retail | Healthcare | Private Equity | Former Conagra Brands, CVS & Walgreens
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Michael White
Financial Systems Administrator
Updates
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When prepping for an FSSC 22000 audit at food sites, our certification & audit team offers this advice: 1. Start with the basics. Understand the full scope of FSSC 22000: ISO 22000, the relevant PRPs, and the additional requirements. Missing one piece can result in preventable non-conformities. 2. Get your documentation in order. If your FSMS files are disorganized, fix that. The inability to quickly produce documents during an audit is a red flag. 3. Run internal audits like they’re the real thing. The more realistic your prep, the fewer surprises you’ll face. 4. Talk to your team. Every employee should know their role in the food safety plan, not just QA. 5. Walk the floor. A simple walkthrough before your audit can catch issues that paperwork never will. Read our full prep guide: https://hubs.ly/Q03wXpsT0 #FSSC22000 #Audit #GFSI
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Great first day at #IFT First! If you missed us, stop by booth S2949 the rest of the week to explore our food safety services, including lab testing and regulatory consulting. Stephanie Wilkins, Jim Miller, Jay (Jayaraj) Alappat, Tim Lombardo, Jacob Cannon, and Patricia S. #IFTFirst #FoodInnovation #FoodSafety
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Jacob Cannon, Stephanie Wilkins, and Tim Lombardo are looking forward to meeting with you at #IFT First today! Booth S2949 Let's talk about your food safety needs! And while you're at our booth, enter to win a MEATER® Pro cooking thermometer! #IFTFIRST
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Job seekers in the Green Bay, Wisconsin area - join us for a Certified Group Hiring Event at the Food Safety Net Services lab in Green Bay on Tuesday, July 15! 📌 Certified Group Hiring Event 📍 FSNS Lab - Green Bay, Wis. 📅 Tuesday, July 15 🕛 12 PM - 5 PM Interviewing for... 🔷 Courier (PT & FT) 🔷 Pathogen Lab Analyst 🔷 Microbiology Technician Visitor parking out front. Please ring the doorbell when arriving. Dress to impress and don't forget your resume. Get details and schedule an interview here: https://hubs.ly/Q03wLrRV0 #hiring
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Did you know that the FDA can detain your imported food products at any time for any reason? If that happens, your next steps matter. Certified Laboratories, Inc. has helped thousands of importers navigate detention by following FDA sampling guidelines to the letter. That means: • Verifying product codes, lines, lots, and packaging. • Creating FDA-compliant sampling plans. • Retaining samples under strict chain of custody. • Expedited testing in ISO 17025-accredited labs. • Submitting complete documentation directly through FDA ITACS. Speed and accuracy are everything when product is on hold. 👉 Learn how our FDA sampling and testing process works: https://hubs.ly/Q03wH0Kw0 #DWPE #Import #FDADetention
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The SMA (Southwest Meat Association) Convention & Suppliers’ Showcase in San Antonio next week is your chance to talk directly to us about lab testing, contract research, regulatory consulting, and other services for the meat and poultry industries. Meet with our team on Friday, July 18 from 4–7 PM during the event to discuss… 🧫 Microbiology Testing: STEC, Salmonella, Listeria (rapid & traditional methods). 🧪 Analytical Chemistry: moisture, fat, protein, ash, calcium, ractopamine, antibiotics, pesticides. 🦠 Contract Research: shelf-life studies, challenge studies, strain typing. In attendance: Randal Garrett, Alex Brandt, Skyler Colman, Patrick Garcia-Strickland, and Joshua Collins. #foodsafety
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FDA inspection data reveal the same 21 CFR 111 pitfalls for supplement manufacturers year after year: • No finished-product specifications • Missing component-identity specs • Gaps in purity/strength/composition specs for components • Incomplete batch production records • Failure to verify the identity of dietary ingredients Understand why these observations top the FDA’s list so you can avoid them on your next audit. Read the full breakdown: https://hubs.ly/Q03tz3V50 #supplements
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ICYMI, Food Safety Net Services has opened a new food testing laboratory in Calgary, Alberta! The ISO 17025-accredited facility offers 24/7/365 service, including... • Microbiology – Pathogen Detection & Indicators • Same-Day Courier Service �� Environmental Monitoring Software • Contract Research • Food Safety Training • Regulatory Consulting • Certification & Audit Contact our team below to discuss how our new lab can support you: https://hubs.ly/Q03tyVSl0 #foodsafety
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Food safety peers, this post is for you: Join FlexXray and Certified Group for a happy hour during IAFP later this month! Great drinks and great company, just steps from the conference. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gVQFjku2
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