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Pecci as Vice President, Sales and lations to an ISO 17025 standard, which, ing the highest level of assurance of safe-
with hemp-derived ingredients. These Marketing. Both individuals excelled in for the manufacturer, meant sending ty for the end-user,” Dickey said
clients saw increased demand from con- successfully managing growth in other products to a variety of lab facilities to In addition to one-stop testing conven-
sumers taking control of their health industries and brought a new eye to the complete the required testing for differ- ience, Americanna’s experience with
during difficult times by exploring alter- market. ent components. FDA regulations provides new manufac-
native and naturally-sourced products, “We had a pedigree foundation of According to Dickey, Americanna Labs turers a trust-worthy partner who can
many of which contained hemp-derived knowledgeable scientists and state-of- expanded their scope of ISO accredita- advise clients on the importance of
ingredients such as CBD and CBG. the-art technology but expanding our tion to include more products and offer a method testing and setting specifications
Alternatively, some clients needed to business acumen and extending our sales one-stop testing solution, which com- for product ingredients and characteris-
lean on their partnership with reach with these strategic team members plies with FDA regulations. Tests such as tics.
Americanna through decreased demand allows us to better serve and advise our identification, potency, dosage uniformi- “More potency is not necessarily bet-
trends and dire financial scenarios but clients - not simply provide a premier ty, homogeneity dissolution and shelf-life ter,” Perez noted “and with our test
still required their signature, rigorous, analytical service,” according to Steven along with contaminant testing for pesti- results we can help manufacturers under-
high quality testing at lower cost until a Perez. cides, microbial agents, residual solvents stand the impact of dosing specifications
return to normalcy. A major area of growth for the and heavy metals can all be done in- and ensure consumer safety both on the
“As partners with our clients, we felt Americanna team has been in the testing house at Americanna Labs. Amazon dis- label and in the product.”
obligated to accommodate our client of nutritional supplements on the tributed products require this additional “Obviously, the dreadful consequences
needs through periods of stress and dis- Amazon sales platform. This was where level of quality standard testing, which of COVID-19 did not bypass our indus-
tress. Consumers were looking for these 30 years of nutritional testing experience many traditional cannabis labs cannot try; but we seized the opportunity to
products and quality cannot be sacri- really made a difference, according to provide. strategize and stimulate innovative ener-
ficed,” Steven Perez noted. Perez. As the health industry continues “As an FDA, DEA, and EPA audited gies and resources to solve issues with
to curtail opioid prescription medica- facility, we understand the most stringent confidence for our clients in accordance
Planning through a Pandemic tions, consumer demand for alternative quality standard requirements to which with our mission,” he summarized.
During the past year, Americanna Labs pain relief and sleep assistance products our clients must adhere. We save our
has enhanced their team with managerial exploded with a rush to combine CBD clients time, money and effort by manag- For more information, visit
and sales expertise with the appointment with traditional supplements. This ing, coordinating and reporting multiple americannalaboratories.com
of Wyman Dickey, as CEO and Alex
required testing according to FDA regu- test results under one roof, while provid- or call (904) 549-5948.

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