CPS Toll Manufacturing Minute: Analytical Lab Testing & ISO 17025 Accreditation

Quick, reliable test results and data integrity can mean the difference between being the first to bring an innovation to market or following the leader. Analytical testing plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and market success.

Located onsite, our state-of-the-art analytical lab delivers high-precision testing services tailored to the unique needs of our customers. And with ISO 17025 accreditation, we’re taking our commitment to quality to the next level.

In this podcast episode, CPS Business Unit Manager, Willow Slusser, details the benefits of working with a toll processor that provides onsite, accredited analytical testing.

We’ve compiled key insights from the conversation to share with you about the services we offer, the benefits you gain, and how it strengthens supply chains — and toll processing partnerships.

CPS’s Analytical Lab: More Than Just Testing

At CPS, our ISO 17025 accredited analytical lab is a strategic asset for our customers. We deliver the accurate, reliable, and reproducible results that are pivotal in making informed decisions, maintaining compliance, and optimizing production.

Unlike other toll processors that may need to engage outside testing and potentially lengthen the production cycle, the CPS analytical lab is onsite which rounds out our full-service toll processing capabilities. Key analytical testing services include:

Elemental & Food Authenticity Testing

• Detects heavy metals, trace elements, and contaminants
• Verifies food ingredients to prevent fraud and ensure regulatory compliance

Custom Method Development & Validation

• Ensures analytical methods tailored to each customer’s unique product and requirements
• Ensures reproducible, legally defensible data for evolving testing needs

Regulatory & Compliance Testing

• Meets standards set by FDA, EPA, USP, USDA, and international agencies
• Helps prevent costly recalls and compliance issues

Pharmaceutical & Materials Analysis

• Supports drug development, stability testing, and material quality control
• Evaluates industrial materials for purity, consistency, and regulatory approval

Cutting-edge Instrumentation for Trusted Results

Along with the team of CPS lab experts, our suite of cutting-edge instrumentation allows us to deliver data and results with precision and speed:

ISO 17025 Accreditation: A Mark of Trust and Quality

ISO 17025 accreditation is an international standard that sets general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, ensuring they produce reliable and repeatable results.

CPS earned this accreditation which reflects our commitment to excellence. Further, ISO 17025 accredited testing ensures:

• Regulatory Acceptance: ISO 17025 is recognized as the benchmark of quality, and key regulatory authorities build compliance requirements around the accreditation
• Confidence in Data Accuracy: Results are scientifically valid and legally defensible, reducing compliance risks
• Risk Reduction: Accredited testing ensures consistent, reproducible results that elevate product quality, avoiding costly rework and recalls

For companies navigating strict regulations in industries such as pharma and food, working with an ISO-accredited lab means peace of mind and a competitive advantage.

Next Steps

CPS is a partner in your success. Our ISO 17025 accreditation, cutting-edge testing capabilities, and customer-first approach give manufacturers in a range of industries the confidence they need to innovate, comply, and grow. Want a deeper look at how our in-house Analytical Lab supports precision, quality, and compliance?

Explore our testing capabilities.

Are you aligned with a toll processor with capabilities that meet your needs? Use our Toll Processor Evaluation Checklist to get a clear understanding of your current or prospective toll processing partners.