Accurate testing. Audit-ready documentation.
Identity, potency and contaminant testing for the pharmaceutical, dietary-supplement, botanical and cosmetic sectors — delivered through validated methods, documented quality systems, and experienced scientific leadership.
Science you can defend.
Vera Analyticals is a specialized analytical testing laboratory providing identity, potency and contaminant analysis for the pharmaceutical, dietary-supplement, botanical and cosmetic sectors. Built on more than fifteen years of regulated-laboratory and mass-spectrometry expertise, the laboratory combines validated analytical methods, documented quality systems, and experienced scientific leadership to deliver accurate, reproducible and defensible results. Our services span active-ingredient quantitation, label-claim verification, and the detection of pesticides, mycotoxins, heavy metals and undeclared adulterants — supporting manufacturers through product development, release testing, and regulatory compliance. Vera Analyticals is committed to the highest standards of scientific integrity with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation in progress.
Composition & Label Claims
Active-ingredient quantitation, label-claim verification and botanical identity confirmation for pharmaceutical, supplement and botanical products.
Contaminant Analysis
Trace-level screening and confirmatory quantitation of pesticides, mycotoxins, heavy metals and undeclared adulterants.
Method Validation
Method development, validation and documented quality controls that produce accurate, reproducible, audit-ready results.
From rapid identity to trace-level quantitation.
A multi-technique chromatography and mass-spectrometry platform lets us match the right method to each question — confirming identity, quantifying actives, and detecting impurities at trace levels — all under one roof.
Rapid, mass-confirmed confirmation of actives, botanicals and target compounds.
Precise active-ingredient and label-claim quantitation across matrices.
Trace-level detection and profiling of contaminants and related substances.
Mass-spectrometric characterization of peptides and complex molecules.
Heavy metals, residual solvents and microbiology are performed through accredited partner laboratories and brought in-house as capacity expands.
Analytical services across the product lifecycle.
From formulation and development through release testing and regulatory compliance, Vera Analyticals confirms what a product contains, quantifies its active ingredients, and screens for contaminants and adulterants — supported by validated methods and documented quality systems.
Composition & Label-Claim Testing
Active-ingredient quantitation and identity confirmation for pharmaceutical, dietary-supplement, nutraceutical and botanical products, performed by validated chromatographic methods and reported against established specifications.
- Active-ingredient assay & quantitation
- Botanical and API identity confirmation
- Label-claim verification
- Content uniformity
Contaminant & Adulterant Analysis
Trace-level detection and confirmatory quantitation of harmful and undeclared compounds by tandem mass spectrometry, to regulatory and pharmacopeial limits.
- Pesticide multi-residue screening
- Mycotoxins (aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, and more)
- Undeclared and adulterant compounds
- Heavy metals (via accredited partner)
Cosmetic & Personal-Care Testing · Phase 2
Analytical support for cosmetic and personal-care manufacturers across formulation, release and stability, aligned with current regulatory expectations.
- Preservative and active-ingredient assay
- Stability study support
- Contaminant and heavy-metals screening
Method Development & Validation
Custom method development, validation and transfer, with documented quality controls that produce accurate, reproducible and audit-ready data for regulated environments.
- Analytical method development
- Method validation & transfer
- Documented quality systems
Peptide & Advanced Analytical Testing
Mass-spectrometry characterization of peptides and complex molecules — the analyses many laboratories cannot perform in-house. Research-use-only analytical testing.
- Intact-mass and identity confirmation
- Purity and impurity profiling
- Quantitation by LC-MS/MS
- Heavy-metals screening (accredited partner)
Outsourced Testing & Label-Claim Verification
A testing partner for contract manufacturers and brand owners — handling the specialized assays and final label-claim verification your QC team sends out.
- Final label-claim / potency verification
- Specialized LC-MS/MS assays
- Overflow and fast-turnaround support
- Documented, defensible Certificates of Analysis
Industries that must prove what's in the bottle.
Pharmaceutical
API assay, impurities and release testing.
Dietary Supplement
Identity, potency and contaminant dossiers.
Botanical & Herbal
Marker-compound identity and purity.
Cosmetic & Personal Care
Actives, preservatives and stability.
A controlled path from sample to signed report.
Sample Receipt & Chain of Custody
Samples are logged, assigned a unique identifier, and handled under documented chain-of-custody.
Method Selection
A validated or fit-for-purpose method is selected or developed for the analyte and matrix.
Analysis
Testing is performed on qualified instrumentation with calibration standards and quality controls.
Data & QC Review
Results undergo a second-person quality review against acceptance criteria before release.
Audit-Ready Report
A documented Certificate of Analysis is issued, defensible and ready for regulatory review.
Turnaround
Standard turnaround is typically 5–10 business days depending on the panel and matrix. Expedited and rush service is available by arrangement; please request timing with your quote.
Reporting
Each analysis is delivered as a documented Certificate of Analysis stating the method, result, specification and reviewer — suitable for release decisions, retailer requirements and regulatory review.
Heavy metals, residual solvents and microbiological testing are performed through qualified, accredited partner laboratories and brought in-house as capacity expands. ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is in progress; cannabis and hemp testing (Oklahoma) is planned pending accreditation and state licensure.
Capabilities & indicative pricing.
Testing is organized by product type. Pricing is indicative, per sample unless noted; volume and contract rates are available on request.
| Test / Panel | Technique | In-house / Partner | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals | |||
| Identity — botanical / active ingredient | Chromatographic | In-house | $150 |
| Potency / label-claim assay | Chromatographic | In-house | $175 |
| Adulterant / undeclared-drug screen | LC-MS/MS | In-house | $225 |
| Pesticide multi-residue screen | LC-MS/MS | In-house | $275 |
| Mycotoxin panel | LC-MS/MS | In-house | $250 |
| Nutrition-facts / supplement-facts panel | Multi | Mixed | $375 |
| Heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) | Elemental | Partner | $120 |
| Microbiology (TAMC / TYMC, pathogens) | Microbiological | Partner | $95 |
| Full supplement COA dossier (bundle) | Multi | Mixed | $900 |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | |||
| Active-ingredient / preservative assay | Chromatographic | In-house | $175 |
| Preservative-efficacy (challenge) test | Microbiological | Partner | $285 |
| Stability study (per pull) | Chromatographic | In-house | $150 |
| Heavy metals / Prop 65 screen | Elemental | Partner | $135 |
| OTC & Finished Products | |||
| Active assay against monograph | Chromatographic | In-house | $195 |
| Batch-release testing (per lot) | Multi | Mixed | Quote |
| Specialty & Advanced Analytical | |||
| Peptide identity & intact-mass confirmation | LC-MS/MS | In-house | $300 |
| Peptide purity / net-peptide content | LC-MS/MS | In-house | $275 |
| Custom method development & validation | Multi | In-house | Quote |
Techniques are selected and validated per analyte and matrix. Heavy-metals and microbiological testing are performed through accredited partner laboratories and brought in-house as capacity expands; peptide and advanced analytical testing is offered on a research-use-only basis.
The products we help prove.
From supplements and cosmetics to OTC and advanced therapeutics, Vera Analyticals provides the identity, potency, contaminant and label-claim testing each category depends on.
Dietary Supplements
Identity, potency, label-claim and contaminant testing for supplements and nutraceuticals.
Botanical & Herbal
Marker-compound identity and purity confirmation for botanical and herbal products.
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Active and preservative assay, stability and Prop 65 screening for finished cosmetics.
OTC & Finished Products
Active assay against monograph and per-lot batch-release testing for OTC lines.
Peptides & Advanced
Identity, intact-mass and purity confirmation for peptide and complex-molecule products.
Contract Manufacturers
Outsourced, overflow and final label-claim verification with defensible Certificates of Analysis.
An independent analytical laboratory built to verify what products actually contain.
Vera Analyticals is a specialized analytical testing laboratory serving dietary-supplement, nutraceutical, cosmetic, OTC and specialty-product makers. We confirm product identity, quantify active ingredients against label claims, and screen for contaminants and adulterants — delivering clear, defensible Certificates of Analysis that manufacturers, brands and retailers can rely on.
Testing is grounded in validated analytical methods, documented quality systems and in-house mass-spectrometry capability — including confirmatory LC-MS/MS work that many laboratories send out. The result is faster turnaround, deeper analytical capability, and results built to withstand regulatory and retailer scrutiny.
What sets us apart:
- Independent, defensible Certificates of Analysis
- In-house confirmatory LC-MS/MS and peptide analytics most labs outsource
- Fast turnaround with direct access to the scientists running your methods
- ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation in progress
Our platforms
A multi-technique chromatography and mass-spectrometry platform supporting identity, potency, impurity and characterization testing across a wide range of product matrices.
Scientific leadership
Led by a PhD biochemist with over fifteen years in regulated-laboratory science and mass-spectrometry — backing every method with experienced analytical oversight.
Join a science-led analytical laboratory.
Vera Analyticals is a fully operational, mass-spectrometry–capable testing laboratory in Little Elm, TX, serving manufacturers and brands across multiple industries. As we grow, we’re looking for talented analytical scientists and lab professionals who want meaningful work, direct access to senior scientific leadership, and room to advance. You’ll work on real, defensible science — identity, potency, contaminant and peptide analysis — in a laboratory where quality and method rigor come first.
Roles we typically hire for:
Analytical Chemist — LC-MS/MS
Method development, validation and routine analysis across identity, potency and contaminant testing. Chromatography and mass-spectrometry experience preferred.
QA / QC Specialist
Documentation, SOPs, data review and support for the lab’s path toward ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
Laboratory Technician
Sample receipt and chain-of-custody, preparation and instrument support in a documented, quality-driven environment.
Analytical Science Intern
Hands-on experience in a working analytical lab for students in chemistry, biochemistry or related fields.
Why work here
Work on real, defensible analytical science with modern mass-spectrometry instrumentation, alongside experienced PhD-level scientific leadership — with the responsibility and growth a specialized laboratory offers.
How to apply
Send your résumé and a short note to info@veraanalyticals.com with the role in the subject line. We review every application.
Request a quote or send a sample.
Tell us what you need tested and we'll respond with pricing and turnaround.
Little Elm, TX 75068