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.
ISO 9001 Certification Consultants: How the Process Works
ISO 9001 certification consultants guide you from gap analysis to passing your audit. Here is exactly what the process looks like, how long it takes, and what each phase costs.
ISO 9001 Consultant: What to Look For (and What to Avoid)
Hiring an ISO 9001 consultant? Learn what credentials matter, what red flags to watch for, and how to find a consultant who actually gets you certified — not just paid.
Laboratory Consulting Services: What a TIC Consultant Actually Does
Laboratory consulting services help manufacturers, brands, and testing organizations navigate lab selection, ISO accreditation, compliance, and quality systems. Here is what a TIC consultant does and when you need one.
Regulatory Compliance Consulting: When You Need It and What It Costs
Regulatory compliance consulting helps manufacturers, labs, and brands navigate FDA, ISO, and industry-specific requirements. Learn when to hire a consultant, what they do, and what to budget.
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.