Public Testing Laboratory

Accessible Testing Services for Industry, Institutions & the Public

HSP Research Group LLP intends to develop a Public Testing Laboratory to provide accessible analytical and quality testing services for eligible samples submitted by manufacturers, businesses, research institutions, startups and members of the public.

The laboratory’s service portfolio will be established according to its actual equipment, validated or verified methods, qualified personnel and applicable regulatory permissions.

Proposed testing categories include:

Pharmaceutical & Raw Material Testing

• Selected physicochemical tests
• pH and viscosity determination
• Identification and assay testing, where methods and instruments are available
• Selected dosage-form quality tests
• Preliminary evaluation of raw materials and excipients
  
  Herbal & Botanical Sample Testing

• Macroscopic and microscopic examination
• Moisture content determination
• Ash value and extractive value determination
• Selected preliminary phytochemical tests
• TLC-based fingerprinting, where established methods are available

  Cosmetic & Personal Care Product Testing

• Appearance, colour and odour assessment
• pH determination
• Viscosity measurement
• Specific gravity or density determination, where applicable
• Selected physical quality tests
• Preliminary stability assessment

  Nutraceutical & Food Sample Testing

• Moisture content
• pH and selected physicochemical parameters
• Ash content
• Selected routine quality parameters, subject to validated methods and instrument availability

  Research & Academic Sample Testing

• Testing support for student projects and research studies
• Preliminary characterization of experimental formulations
• Selected analytical measurements
• Laboratory data generation and technical reporting

Public Testing Laboratory: Service Process

1. Sample submission:
   Receive the sample with relevant details and requested testing parameters.
2. Test selection:
   Review sample suitability and determine whether the requested test is within the laboratory’s scope.
3. Sample evaluation:
   Perform the agreed test using the applicable method and appropriate quality controls.
4. Result review:
   Review the generated data and relevant quality checks.
5. Reporting:
   Issue a report describing the tests performed and results obtained, within the laboratory’s authorized scope.