Symbiotic Research Lab Expands Services to Support Food Manufacturers with Accelerated Shelf-Life and Photo Stability Testing

Helping food manufacturers solve natural ingredient stability challenges and launch products with confidence.

Symbiotic Research Laboratories, a Tentamus Company, is proud to announce the expansion of its services to the food industry with the addition of accelerated shelf-life and photo stability testing. This new capability, led by Laboratory Director Lindsey O’Brien, includes two specialized photo stability chambers — directly addressing a major pain point for companies reformulating with less-stable natural colorants.

Meeting a Growing Industry Need

As demand for clean-label products and natural ingredients continues to rise, food manufacturers face increasing difficulty in maintaining the stability, safety, and quality of their products. Natural colorants, in particular, are highly sensitive to light and environmental factors, creating a significant barrier to innovation and reformulation. This challenge is now an urgent priority for manufacturers facing new regulations like California’s AB 418, which are accelerating timelines for reformulation and compliance. Companies that delay addressing stability risks may face costly reformulations, market delays, or even product removals.

A Proven Solution for Faster, More Confident Launches

With SRL’s new accelerated shelf-life and photo stability testing capabilities, manufacturers can evaluate ingredient and product performance under controlled conditions before launching. These tests help clients:

• De-risk R&D investments by identifying stability issues early.
• Accelerate time-to-market by providing critical stability data in days, not the typical months-long process.
• Launch with confidence, knowing products meet quality expectations throughout their intended shelf life.

As regulations tighten and timelines shrink, many brands are feeling the pressure to get reformulations right the first time. “We’re seeing a lot of anxiety from brands right now as they face shorter reformulation timelines and stricter quality demands,” said Lindsey O’Brien, Lab Director at Symbiotic Research Lab. “Our goal is to replace that anxiety with confidence by giving them fast, reliable data they can trust to make the right decisions before launch.”

About Symbiotic Research Laboratories Symbiotic

Research Laboratories partners with life sciences, crop protection, animal health, biotech, and food industry companies to deliver reliable, high-quality research and analytical testing. Known for its customer-focused approach and technical expertise, SRL designs and implements strategies tailored to each client’s needs and timelines. The team is dedicated to building long-term partnerships that help clients bring safe, stable, and successful products to market.

About Tentamus North America

Tentamus North America is part of the Tentamus Group, a global network of highly accredited laboratories offering a wide range of analytical testing and consulting services focused on quality and safety. In North America, Tentamus labs provide expert testing solutions for industries including food and feed, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture, and the environment. Committed to scientific excellence and customer service, Tentamus North America partners with clients to ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.

Ready to ensure your product’s stability and speed up your launch? Connect with Symbiotic Research Lab to discuss how accelerated shelf-life and photo stability testing can support your next innovation.