Contract Testing Laboratories of America
Contract Testing Laboratories of America (CTLA) is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory specializing in dietary supplement, food, and cosmetics testing. CTLA's accreditation is through Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA). The laboratory offers comprehensive testing services including microbiology, identity testing, heavy metals and mineral analysis (ICP), vitamin testing, stability studies, preservation efficacy testing, allergen testing, protein and amino acid analysis, weight variance testing, and surface ATP testing. All testing follows FDA requirements under 21 CFR Part 111 and the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). CTLA publishes extensive educational resources on dietary supplement testing requirements, certificates of analysis (COA), and FDA compliance.
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§1Editorial assessment
Contract Testing Laboratories of America (CTLA) is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory specializing in dietary supplement, food, and cosmetics testing. CTLA's accreditation is through Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA). The laboratory offers comprehensive testing services including microbiology, identity testing, heavy metals and mineral analysis (ICP), vitamin testing, stability studies, preservation efficacy testing, allergen testing, protein and amino acid analysis, weight variance testing, and surface ATP testing. All testing follows FDA requirements under 21 CFR Part 111 and the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). CTLA publishes extensive educational resources on dietary supplement testing requirements, certificates of analysis (COA), and FDA compliance.
§2Six-gate readout
Six gates we apply before any name appears in the directory. Each gate is auto-derived from public evidence on this profile.
§3Inspection history
§4Certifications
0 of 1 certification independently confirmed. What this means
§5Capability matrix
- PRODUCT TYPES
- Microbiology Testing · Identity Testing · Heavy Metal Analysis · Vitamin Testing · Stability Studies
- CAPABILITIES
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited (PJLA) · Full Dietary Supplement Testing · Microbiology and Identity Testing · Heavy Metals (ICP Analysis) · Stability and Preservation Efficacy · Allergen and Protein Testing · FDA 21 CFR Part 111 Compliance
§6Sources
- CTLA - Official Website(2026-03-26)
- CTLA - ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation(2026-03-26)
- CTLA - Dietary Supplement Testing(2026-03-26)
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
What We Couldn't Verify
- On-site facility inspection was not conducted
- ISO 17025 accreditation through PJLA (less widely known than A2LA)
- Physical location not prominently disclosed on website
- Not an Amazon TIC approved provider
Last reviewed: April 6, 2026
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