SOS Labs and Research Centre

Science that builds confidence.

Integrated testing, research, regulatory and ingredient solutions for food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and allied industries.

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From ingredient to evidence

One organisation across sourcing, qualification, testing, verification and market support.

01 Overview

One scientific partner. From ingredient to evidence.

SOS brings together laboratory testing, scientific research, regulatory support and ingredient sourcing to help organisations move confidently from requirement to market.

An ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 Approved Research Testing Laboratory

About SOS

02 Two verticals · one partner

Our two business verticals

Cocoa raw material prepared for evaluation

Vertical 02

Ingredients &
Raw Materials

  • Food Ingredients
  • Nutraceutical Ingredients
  • Functional Ingredients
  • Natural Ingredients
  • Specialty Ingredients
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03 Start where you are

What can we help you solve?

A rack of prepared sample vials ready for analysis Raw botanical powders and granules held in plain laboratory sample jars Analyst developing a method at the bench Capsules and tablets in a laboratory dish beside an amber sample bottle Two scientists reviewing study data together at the laboratory bench Analyst examining sample vials during a quality check
Testing

Chemical, microbiological, nutritional, contaminant and shelf-life testing, scoped to your product and its destination market.

Select a requirement
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04 Scientific Capabilities

Scientific expertise across the product lifecycle.

Testing

Comprehensive analytical testing supporting product quality, safety, compliance and performance.

  • Food Testing
  • Pharmaceutical Testing
  • Nutraceutical Testing
  • Environmental Testing
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Clinical Studies

Evidence supporting the safety, efficacy, performance and consumer acceptance of products. Scope and applicable approvals are confirmed in writing for each study.

  • Efficacy Studies
  • Safety & Tolerability
  • Consumer Studies
  • Claims Substantiation
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Analytical R&D

Method work for the problems a standard method cannot solve — a difficult matrix, an emerging contaminant, a result that will not reproduce.

  • Method Development
  • Method Validation
  • Difficult Matrices
  • Analytical Troubleshooting
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Consultancy

Practical support turning a technical, quality or regulatory requirement into a system your team can actually run.

  • Quality Systems
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Gap Assessment
  • Supplier Qualification
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Training

Competence is the foundation of a quality culture. Programmes are shaped by your industry, risk profile and team.

  • ISO/IEC 17025
  • GMP & GLP
  • Internal Auditing
  • Root Cause & CAPA
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Auditing

Independent and systematic. The objective is not to list non-conformities — it is to build a system that holds up next time.

  • Laboratory Audits
  • Supplier Audits
  • Food Safety Audits
  • Pre-certification
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05 SOS Ingredients

Ingredients backed by science.

Quality ingredient and raw-material solutions supported by technical expertise, qualification and responsible sourcing.

Fine amino acid powder prepared in laboratory glassware Plant protein powder with molecular structure references Enzyme powders shown with their pineapple and papaya sources Botanical materials prepared by hand for extraction Carotenoid solutions and natural colour powders Dairy protein powder samples Sweetener granules being sampled Specialty ester powder and clear oil in a sealed vial

35 line items Amino Acids BCAA 2:1:1 · L-Glutamine · L-Arginine · L-Carnitine · Creatine · Taurine

Why organisations choose SOS.

01

Scientific expertise

Analytical, scientific and industry expertise across a specialised laboratory network.

02

Regulatory understanding

Support around evolving domestic and export market requirements as they change.

03

Integrated solutions

Testing, research, ingredients and compliance under one point of accountability.

04

Customer-focused approach

Every requirement assessed individually — technically, commercially and by risk.

Accreditations, Recognitions & Associated Laboratory Network

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NABLNetwork
FSSAINetwork
APEDANetwork
IOPEPCNetwork
EICNetwork
BISNetwork

SOS Labs and Research Centre works through an associated laboratory network. Each mark above is shown as a Network capability, meaning the accreditation or recognition sits within that network rather than being held by SOS Labs and Research Centre directly. Applicable scope and certificate details are provided in writing with every engagement.

07 Let's talk

Have a scientific challenge? Let's solve it.

  • Testing requirement?
  • Ingredient requirement?
  • New product?
  • Compliance question?
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