Analytical Facilities
SCPS Analytical is a TGA licensed contract analytical laboratory, providing specialist capabilities in applied phytochemistry, crop quality and herbal medicine quality control.
Research
- Bioassay guided fractionation
- Isolation and structure elucidation of pure compounds
- Reverse engineering of flavours, fragrances and herbal complexes
Plant Analysis
- Authentication of herbal raw materials including extracts
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of active/marker compounds in herbs, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements
- Essential oils
- Fixed (fatty acid) oils
- Physical testing of plant raw materials
- Chemical and physical analysis of common formulatory excipients
- ORAC (anti-oxidant) testing
- Method development and validation
- Inorganic compound determination
Stability Testing
- Formulated products and raw materials at a variety of temperatures and humidity controlled environments