The Silliker research and development team was the recipient of a substantial government grant in 1997 to develop methodologies for the identification and quantitation of active components in herbal medicines and natural health products using state-of-the-art technology such as LC/MS/MS and HPLC. As the result of this grant and the research conducted in this area, we are now one of the leaders in North America in the field of testing herbal medicines. Our services include:
Identification of natural health products and active ingredients using LC/MS/MS, HPLC, TLC and IR
Quantitation of active ingredients or marker compounds
Our experienced team of microbiologists are ready to help you in many areas of food processing, including GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and pre-requisite program evaluations. One of our experts will visit your facility and evaluate your program. Our global auditing team can further assist you in:
verifying your suppliers' risk management programs
Our auditors have years of experience in almost every food industry and segment of the food chain. Silliker Auditors are among the most highly trained in the industry. They participate in annual calibration programs to ensure consistency from auditor to auditor, regardless of background. Buyers and suppliers know Silliker auditors are tough, but fair. Through our comprehensive reports you can identify potential risks in your safety and quality programs and implement corrective actions. Services include self-inspection and import inspections.
Silliker offers a wide range of expertise in areas of contract research from shelf-life, stability studies to multi-disciplinary projects and method developent and validation. We have a pilot scale laboratory that is supported by a full range of chemical and microbiological services. Our staff can assist at all stages from the development of experimental design to analyzing data and evaluating progress through to completion of the project.
