Natural Products & Botanicals
Libra Technical Center (LTC) provides bench-scale research services as well as micro-pilot organic (NOP) materials processing and follow-through requiring multiple technologies. Separate areas are used for handling non-organic products and specialty processing.
Food and Beverage
Supplements/Nutraceuticals
Colors, Flavors, Textures
Cosmetics/Toiletries/Cosmeceuticals
Formulary Ingredients
Soaps and Spritzers
Perfumes and Essences
Veterinary and Pet Care
Animal Feeds and Supplements
Insect Repellants
Clothing
Fabric Dyes
Ironing Water
Insect and Pest Repellants
Intermediates and Fractionated Chemicals
Additives and Stabilizers
Foamers and Antifoamers
pH Adjusters/Diluents
Medicine/Therapeutics
Aromatherapy/Mood Adjustment
Insect and Pest Repellants
Personal Care
Mood Enhancement
Candles and Fresheners
Entertainment
Agriculture
Fertilizer Soil Conditioner
Pesticides/Repellants/Attractants
Microbiocides
Anti-Fungal
Anti-Bacterial
Fixed, Carrier, and Edible Oils
Stability and Composition
Color, Odor, Taste
pH, Physical Characterization
Surfactants/Wetting Agents/Emulsifiers
Blends with other natural/synthetic Materials
Investigatory Materials/Reference Standards
LTC laboratory services include chemistry, microbiology, physical, and botanical research supporting authentication of source and derived materials as well as substantiating claims. We determine actives and markers using GMP and research methods of analysis, and we gauge potency relative to specifications. LTC develops and adapts methods for product evaluation, comparison, and development. We perform inspections and studies for process development. We also offer product distribution trials including small-scale processing, packaging, and distribution.
LTC is alert to the changing requirements and definitions of FDA, USDA, EPA, NSF, ASTM, and other national and international regulatory and standards-setting agencies and associations. Our consulting research, processing, and analytical activities are advised by, but not limited to, the current regulatory climate which may shift again tomorrow.