Modern Aminos Quality Assurance Program
Independent third-party testing, batch-level Certificates of Analysis, and a documented Quality Guarantee behind every research compound we distribute.
Our Commitment to Quality
At Modern Aminos, we're proud to uphold the Modern Aminos Quality Assurance Program, our ongoing promise to deliver unmatched purity, accuracy, and consistency in every research product.
This program represents our dedication to transparency, scientific integrity, and excellence, ensuring that every batch we release is independently tested, verified, and traceable.
This is what a quality guarantee looks like in practice: no authentic Modern Aminos vial ships until an independent laboratory confirms it meets our written specifications for identity, purity, and quantity. If you're comparing Modern Aminos peptides and amino acid blends against other research chemical suppliers, this page — along with the batch-specific documentation linked from every product — is the fastest way to verify authenticity for yourself.
Verifying Your Product: COA & Batch Number Lookup
Every product at Modern Aminos includes both a Batch Number and a QR Code on the vial label. These identifiers allow you to independently confirm that your vial matches its verified laboratory report — no login or account required.
Step 1: Scan the QR Code
Scan the QR code on your vial label with a smartphone camera. It will take you directly to the specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) for that batch.
Step 2: Match the Batch Number
If the QR code won't scan, match the unique batch number on your vial to the batch number printed on the COA and vial photo using our Batch Number Lookup page.
Step 3: Review the Testing Results
Review the purity, identity, and quantity metrics on the COA. This confirms the vial you're holding was independently tested and verified before release, providing transparency, authenticity, and confidence in your research materials.
Full transparency in quality control — Verified third-party testing before release — Confidence that every research material is pure, consistent, and authentic.
How We Handle & Sample Every Batch
Before any product is shipped, it's handled under strict quality control protocols designed to preserve stability, purity, and accuracy.
- All materials are stored in sanitary, temperature-controlled, and secure environments, protected from tampering, light, and microbial exposure.
- Samples are collected and analyzed by independent third-party laboratories prior to batch approval.
Quarantine & Composite Sampling
When new raw materials arrive at Modern Aminos, they are not placed directly into active inventory. Instead, each shipment is stored in a quarantine zone, physically separated from approved inventory. Only trained quality personnel may access this area to collect samples for testing.
When multiple containers of the same product arrive, samples are combined into a composite sample to ensure testing reflects the entire batch, not just one portion. The composite sample is submitted to trusted partners — such as Vanguard Laboratory, Chromate, or Freedom Diagnostics Testing — where it undergoes a tailored testing panel specific to its molecular structure.
No raw material is approved for packaging or sale until all testing confirms full compliance with Modern Aminos standards. Any failed batch is immediately rejected and discarded, with no exceptions.
Our Independent Laboratory Partners
We only work with established, accredited testing facilities that meet or exceed industry standards. Our current partners include:
- Kovera Labs
- Vanguard Laboratory — ISO/IEC 17025-accredited, Olympia, Washington
- Chromate — analytical services, USA
- TrustPointe Analytics — Dorr, Michigan
- Freedom Diagnostics Testing — Franklin, Tennessee
If you have any questions regarding their process, we highly recommend visiting one of their websites and reaching out to them directly.
All Certificates of Analysis (COAs) published on our All COAs page link directly to these original lab reports for full transparency. If you ever wish to verify a COA's authenticity, you may contact the testing lab directly using the information on the report.
Types of Testing We Conduct
At Modern Aminos, every batch is tested using a combination of analytical methods designed to confirm identity, purity, stability, and quality. Not every research chemical receives every single test — certain compounds undergo additional, targeted screening based on their molecular structure and known risk factors.
HPLC — High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
HPLC separates compounds based on retention time and UV absorption to determine quantitative purity.
- Confirms compound identity
- Provides a quantitative purity percentage (typically 98%+ for our products)
- Detects impurities or degradation products
NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
NMR spectroscopy analyzes how a molecule behaves in a magnetic field to confirm its exact chemical structure.
- Confirms molecular structure and chemical integrity
- Verifies the compound matches its intended chemical fingerprint
TLC — Thin-Layer Chromatography
TLC visually compares compound migration patterns against certified reference standards.
- Confirms the presence of the correct compound
- Provides a rapid, baseline purity check
ICP-MS — Heavy Metal Screening
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) detects heavy metals at parts-per-trillion levels. Compounds like Methylene Blue receive additional ICP-MS screening due to a higher industry rate of heavy-metal contamination.
MS — Mass Spectrometry (MALDI / ESI)
Mass spectrometry provides precise molecular-weight confirmation and detects trace impurities — especially useful for complex or sensitive molecules such as peptides and novel research compounds.
Endotoxin Testing (LAL Assay)
For most peptides, we include endotoxin testing using the Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) assay, which detects pyrogenic endotoxins. Results are expressed in EU/mL against a defined acceptance limit.
Sterility Testing
We partner with TrustPointe Analytics for microbial testing of amino blends and pre-mixed solutions, following methodology aligned with USP General Chapter <71> Sterility Tests. Each batch is tested for bacteria, yeast, and mold, and must show no microbial growth before approval.
Residual Solvent & Residue Testing
Synthesis and purification can leave trace process solvents or reagent residue behind. We screen for these using gas chromatography-based methods, referencing limits consistent with ICH Q3C / FDA guidance on residual solvents, to confirm compounds are free of unacceptable levels of manufacturing byproducts.
Additional Testing Protocols
- Degradation / Stability Testing: Applied to sensitive compounds (e.g., NAD+) to confirm chemical stability and expected shelf life.
- Ongoing Quality Audits: Randomized sampling of stored inventory to ensure consistency and purity over time.
Our Guarantee
At Modern Aminos, our guarantee is simple:
Every batch we sell must be independently tested and follow the parameters of our Quality Assurance Program — no exceptions.
If you ever discover that a product was shipped without valid third-party testing, we will replace it immediately, free of charge. Contact our quality team with your batch number to start a claim.
Thank you for researching with us!
— The Modern Aminos Quality Control Team
Related Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about third-party testing, COA verification, lab methods, authenticity, and the Modern Aminos Quality Guarantee.
- HPLC — quantitative purity (typically 98%+) and screening for residual impurities.
- Mass Spectrometry (MS / LC-MS) — exact molecular weight and structural identity.
- NMR Spectroscopy — complex chemical structure verification against reference standards.
- ICP-MS — heavy-metal contaminants at parts-per-trillion levels.
- Endotoxin (LAL) & Sterility Testing — microbial and pyrogen screening for solutions and blends.
- Residual Solvent Testing — trace process-solvent and residue screening.
- Scan the QR Code with your smartphone camera to immediately access the batch's digital Certificate of Analysis.
- Alternatively, navigate to our Batch Number Lookup page and enter the batch number printed on your vial label to retrieve and review the full testing documentation.