TIC Industry Insights
Analysis, strategy, and market intelligence on TIC industry consolidation and lab acquisitions.
Building a Supplier Qualification Program — A Framework That Scales
A practical framework for building a supplier qualification program that satisfies FDA GMP requirements, scales with business growth, and creates a defensible audit trail for regulatory inspections.
Stability Testing Protocols — What Manufacturers Need to Know Before They Start
A manufacturer-focused guide to stability testing protocols: how to design a stability program, which conditions to use, what to test for, and how stability data supports expiration dating and regulatory compliance.
How to Read an ISO 17025 Accreditation Scope — What It Tells You About a Lab
A practical guide to reading and interpreting ISO 17025 accreditation scope documents: what the fields mean, what to look for, and how to use scope documents in lab qualification decisions.
Single Lab vs. Multi-Lab Testing Strategy — How to Choose the Right Approach
A decision framework for manufacturers choosing between a single-lab and multi-lab testing strategy: when each approach makes sense, the trade-offs, and how to manage lab relationships at scale.
FDA Warning Letters in the Supplement Industry — Common Themes and How to Avoid Them
An analysis of recurring themes in FDA warning letters to dietary supplement manufacturers under 21 CFR Part 111, with practical guidance on building systems that prevent the most common violations.
TIC Consulting — When to Hire a Consultant and What to Expect
A practical guide for manufacturers on when TIC consulting adds genuine value, what a qualified consultant should deliver, and how to evaluate consulting engagements before committing.
How to Build a Testing Program for a New Product Launch — Step by Step
A step-by-step framework for building a testing program before a new product launch: from specification development through lab selection, method validation, and release testing.
FDA 21 CFR Part 111 — What Dietary Supplement Manufacturers Must Know
A practical guide to FDA 21 CFR Part 111 GMP requirements for dietary supplement manufacturers: what the regulation covers, where companies commonly fall short, and how to build a compliant testing program.
ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation — What It Means and Why It Matters for Manufacturers
A plain-language guide to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for manufacturers: what it covers, what it does not, and how to use it in lab selection and supplier qualification.
How to Qualify a Testing Laboratory — A Manufacturer's Practical Checklist
A manufacturer-focused checklist for qualifying testing laboratories: accreditation, scope verification, method validation, turnaround times, and red flags to avoid.