Suppliers & SDS4 min read
How to Ask a Supplier for the Documents They Left Out
Exact wording and a checklist for chasing down an SDS, CoA, or allergen sheet a supplier never sent with your order.
May 17, 2026Read
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Business & Operations4 min read
How Long to Keep Your Batch Records and CoAs
A practical retention schedule for batch records and CoAs, tied to shelf life plus a safety margin for recalls.
April 20, 2026Read
Suppliers & SDS4 min read
Certificate of Analysis Explained for Ingredient Buyers
What a Certificate of Analysis actually certifies, why it is tied to one batch, and how it differs from a spec sheet or SDS.
March 24, 2026Read
Suppliers & SDS3 min read
Understanding Purity and Assay Numbers on a CoA
A certificate of analysis is full of percentages that look interchangeable but mean different things, and misreading them can throw off your whole formula concentration.
March 16, 2026Read
Suppliers & SDS4 min read
Certificate of Analysis vs SDS: What Each One Proves
A CoA confirms one specific batch met spec. An SDS explains general hazards for the substance. Mixing the two up creates real gaps in your records.
February 9, 2026Read