Unicorn Analytical Services provides accurate and reliable testing to quantify active ingredients in pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, and cannabis products. Our potency testing ensures products meet label claims, deliver expected benefits, and comply with regulatory requirements from authorities such as the FDA and Health Canada.

Using validated methods and advanced instrumentation, we generate precise, reproducible results tailored to your product and formulation.

Our Potency Testing Capabilities

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) – USP Methods

We perform quantitative assays for a wide range of active compounds using validated USP HPLC methods:

Botanical & Phytochemical Actives

• 6-Gingerol
• Arbutin
• Berberine
• Chlorogenic Acid
• Huperzine A
• Isoquercetin
• Quercetin
• Synephrine
• Virgaureasaponins

Vitamins

• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
• Folate (Vitamin B9)
• Niacin & Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12

Amino Acids

• Beta-Alanine, Glycine
• L-Alanine, L-Arginine, L-Citrulline
• L-Glutamine, L-Histidine
• L-Isoleucine, L-Leucine, L-Lysine
• L-Phenylalanine, L-Theanine
• L-Threonine, L-Tyrosine, L-Valine
• Taurine

Nutraceutical Compounds

• Acetylcarnitine
• L-Carnitine
• Creatine Monohydrate
• Caffeine
• Gamma-Butyrobetaine

Minerals (when labeled as active ingredients)

• Calcium, Potassium, Sodium

Gas Chromatography (GC-FID)

• Alpha-Pinene

Why It Matters

• Confirms label accuracy and dosage
• Ensures product consistency and efficacy
• Supports regulatory compliance
• Detects sub-potent or adulterated products

Work With Us

Partner with Unicorn Analytical Services for dependable active ingredient potency testing. We provide tailored analytical solutions aligned with your product and regulatory requirements.