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Contract Testing Excellence for
Supplement & Cosmetic Manufacturers

Ayah Labs provides contract laboratory testing and raw material verification services to manufacturers who need reliable, fast, and compliant testing without building their own laboratory infrastructure.

ISO Compliant Contract Testing 48-Hour Turnaround B2B Focused
Nour Abochama

Leadership

Nour Abochama

VP Operations, Qalitex | Quality Consultant, Ayah Labs

Chemical engineer with 17+ years of experience in laboratory operations, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Expert in herbal and supplement testing, botanical identity, contract laboratory services, and ISO 17025 quality systems. Master's in Biomedical Engineering from Grenoble INP – Ense3. Former Director of Quality at American Testing Labs and Labofine. Executive Producer and co-host of the Nourify-Beautify Podcast.

Chemical Engineering17+ Years Lab OperationsISO 17025 (via Qalitex)Herbal & Supplement Testing Specialist
Botanical Identity TestingHerbal Supplement QCAdulteration ScreeningISO 17025 Quality SystemsHeavy Metals (ICP-MS)NPN/DSHEA ComplianceMicrobiology TestingSample Chain of Custody
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ISO Compliant

ISO 17025 aligned protocols and quality systems. Our documentation meets retailer, Amazon, and regulatory requirements.

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Direct Scientist Access

Talk directly to the scientist running your tests. No call centers. No account reps filtering your results.

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Signed CoA Included

Every test includes a signed Certificate of Analysis accepted by retailers, distributors, and regulatory agencies.

Our Mission: Contract Testing Excellence

Ayah Labs was founded to give supplement and cosmetic manufacturers access to reliable, fast, and compliant contract laboratory testing without the overhead of building their own laboratory. We believe every manufacturer — from startup brands to established contract manufacturers — deserves access to expert testing services with transparent pricing and direct scientist communication.

Why Contract Testing Matters

Raw material fraud, microbial contamination, and label claim failures are among the most common causes of product recalls and regulatory action in the supplement and cosmetic industries. Third-party contract testing is the most reliable way to verify that your ingredients and finished goods meet your specifications before they reach consumers. Ayah Labs provides the testing infrastructure and expertise to support your quality system.

Our Approach

We work as an extension of your quality team. When you submit samples to Ayah Labs, you get direct access to the scientists running your tests. We communicate results clearly, flag out-of-specification findings immediately, and provide technical support for quality investigations. Our documentation is designed to satisfy FDA requirements and retailer audits.

Accreditations & Compliance

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    ISO Compliant Facilities
    Our laboratory operations follow ISO 17025 aligned quality systems for testing and calibration.
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    FDA-Aligned Protocols
    All testing follows FDA 21 CFR Part 111 aligned protocols for dietary supplement and cosmetic manufacturing compliance.

Industries We Serve

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Supplement Manufacturers
Capsules, powders, gummies, liquids, extracts
Cosmetic Brands
Skincare, hair care, topical formulations
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Contract Manufacturers
White-label and private label production
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Raw Material Suppliers
Ingredient verification and supplier CoAs
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Private Label Brands
Third-party testing for retailer compliance
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White-Label Manufacturers
Outsourced QC for manufacturing clients

Laboratory Location

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Ayah Labs Laboratory
475 W 55th Street, Suite 204-202, Countryside, IL 60525

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