Our Quality Standard
Review the records behind your selection.
Ask about available documentation for the compound and lot. The checklist below explains what to review in a supplied record; it does not state that any particular test has been completed.
A laboratory document checklist
What to review
Use these questions to assess the records provided for your selection. Document availability and testing scope must be confirmed for the relevant compound and lot.
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01
Compound Identity
Product ReferenceCompare the compound name and identifiers in a supplied report with the product listing.
Why it mattersA report should clearly identify the material it describes.
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Lot Reference
Lot InformationAsk whether the report relates to the lot being offered. Check any supplied lot identifiers.
Why it mattersA record for one lot does not establish results for another.
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03
Methods
Analytical ScopeRead the methods named in the report. Ask which measurements were performed and which were not.
Why it mattersA result only supports conclusions within the scope of the documented method.
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04
Results and Units
Reported ValuesReview the reported values, units, limits and qualifications in the supplied document.
Why it mattersA catalog specification or badge is not a substitute for a laboratory result.
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05
Report Source
Issuer DetailsCheck the report issuer and document reference. Ask support about missing or unclear information.
Why it mattersThe source and scope of a record matter when assessing its relevance.
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Dates
Document ContextReview the report date and any sample dates that are supplied.
Why it mattersDates help distinguish the supplied record from another report or lot.
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Missing Records
Document RequestsContact support to ask whether a COA or SDS is available for the compound and lot you intend to order.
Why it mattersAvailability must be confirmed. Do not assume a test was performed because a product is listed.
Before you order
Check the scope. Ask about the gaps.
Relevance
Compare the report with the compound and lot being offered. Do not infer results for other materials.
Scope
Read which analyses the record includes. A result does not establish unreported properties.
Availability
Contact support about records that are not linked. A request does not guarantee a document is available.
Request available documentation.
Include the compound, listed strength or format, and any known lot reference in your inquiry.
Document requests