laboratory.love / private testing
Know what's in
your food.
Independent lab testing of the packaged foods your household uses most — for phthalates, BPA, and other plastic chemicals. Every result published openly.
Packages from $1,995 · or chip in from $5 → toward community-funded tests
Who it is for
For households, practitioners, brands, and retailers.
Households
Prioritize the packaged foods, sauces, oils, and drinks your family uses most often.
Practitioners
Give clients product-level evidence when exposure reduction matters.
Brands
Audit finished products through anonymous retail sourcing instead of hand-picked samples.
Retailers
Compare categories and suppliers with independent, published chemical data.
The problem
The data gap
Phthalates and bisphenols are used to manufacture food packaging, processing equipment, and storage containers. They can leach into the products inside. Companies are not required to test for them or disclose the results.
In 2023, the European Food Safety Authority lowered its safe exposure limit for BPA by 20,000xEFSA, 2023 based on new immune system evidence. Most similar chemicals remain poorly studied and loosely regulated.
This is not about alarm. It is about measurement. You cannot make informed decisions about the products your family consumes without independent data.
Methodology
All analysis performed by Light Labs, an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.
Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Point-in-time measurements. Full methodology published.
Triplicate testing
Every product is tested three times, using separately sourced samples from different production lots.
Lot-to-lot variation of up to 59% has been documented in identical products.
Independent sourcing
We purchase all products anonymously through normal retail channels.
Results reflect what any consumer would encounter — not hand-picked samples.
Published openly
All results are published to our public testing database.
Your testing creates transparency and market pressure on manufacturers.
Process
How it works
Choose your package
Select 1, 5, or 10 products for triplicate testing.
Tell us what to test
Submit your product list after purchase. Choose the items your household uses most.
We source and test
We buy each product anonymously from retail. Three samples per product go to Light Labs.
Results published
Detailed report with concentration data, lot variation, and regulatory context — all published openly.
Packages
Choose how many products to test.
Start with at least one product URL today. Add any remaining products by email before sourcing begins.
1 PRODUCT
$1,995$1,995/product
Ideal if there is a single product you want tested with complete rigor — three independently sourced samples, two chemical panels each.
Best for a single staple, baby food, supplement, or product you use daily.
1 product × 3 samples × 2 panels = 6 lab tests
Phthalates (18 analytes) + BPA/BPS/BPF
Full refund if we can't source your product
5 PRODUCTS
$8,995$1,799/product · save $980
Test the staples your household relies on most. Five products, each analyzed in triplicate across two chemical panels.
Best for a household audit of your most-used packaged foods.
5 products × 3 samples × 2 panels = 30 lab tests
Phthalates (18 analytes) + BPA/BPS/BPF
Full refund if we can't source your product
10 PRODUCTS
$15,995$1,600/product · save $3,955
A thorough audit for households, brands, or retailers who want broad coverage. Ten products, sixty lab tests, complete transparency.
Best for category comparisons, brands, retailers, or comprehensive pantry reviews.
10 products × 3 samples × 2 panels = 60 lab tests
Phthalates (18 analytes) + BPA/BPS/BPF
Full refund if we can't source your product
Not ready to fund a full test?
Chip in from $5 toward community-funded products. When a product hits its goal, we test it and publish the results for everyone.
Browse the crowdfunding list →Testing more than 10 products? Get in touch for custom pricing.
Deliverables
What you receive
Comprehensive report delivered within 6–8 weeks of submitting your product list.
Concentration data
Per-product breakdown of all 21 analytes across three independently sourced samples.
Lot variation analysis
Side-by-side comparison across production lots — see how consistent or inconsistent levels are.
Regulatory context
Results compared to FDA, EPA, and EFSA thresholds, with notes on where limits may be outdated.
Plain-language summaries
Each product receives a clear summary written for non-specialists, alongside the full technical data.
Lab certificates
Original certificates of analysis from Light Labs — methodology, calibration, chain of custody.
Public database entry
Results published to laboratory.love, joining a growing body of independent consumer testing data.
FAQ
Questions
Each product is screened across two panels: a phthalates panel covering 18 analytes (including DEHP, DBP, BBP, and their common substitutes) and a bisphenol panel covering BPA, BPS, and BPF. These are plastic-derived chemicals known or suspected to be endocrine disruptors.
Single-sample testing can be misleading. Research has shown that identical products from different production lots can vary by up to 59% in chemical concentration. By sourcing and testing three separate samples of each product, we capture lot-to-lot variation and provide more reliable data.
All testing is performed by Light Labs, an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory, using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) with isotope dilution — the gold standard for detecting trace organic compounds. Protocols follow established EPA and FDA methods.
No. We source all products anonymously through normal retail channels. This ensures results reflect what any consumer would encounter, not a hand-picked sample. After purchase, you submit your product list and we handle the rest.
Yes. All results are published to the laboratory.love public testing database. Your testing generates data that benefits all consumers and creates market pressure on manufacturers to audit their supply chains. You get clarity on the products you care about, and everyone benefits from a growing body of independent data.
Results represent point-in-time measurements. Manufacturing processes, ingredient sourcing, and supply chains can change. We are transparent about this limitation — our reports include the date of purchase and testing so results can be interpreted with appropriate context.
From purchase to published report, expect 6 to 8 weeks. This includes product sourcing from retail, shipping to the laboratory, triplicate analysis across both chemical panels, data verification, and report preparation.
Each product requires three separately sourced samples tested across two chemical panels — that is six individual lab tests per product. The cost covers ISO-accredited laboratory analysis, anonymous product acquisition, sample preparation, shipping, data verification, and reporting. Multi-product packages reduce the per-product cost significantly.
Sales are final once product sourcing begins. If we are unable to source or complete testing on a product for any reason, you receive a full refund for that product. We will work with you to select a replacement product if preferred.
Yes. For testing scopes larger than 10 products, contact us at [email protected] for custom pricing. We work with households, brands, and retailers on tailored testing programs.
Ready to test what matters to you?
Choose a package and tell us which products to test. Your results will join a growing public database of independent chemical analysis.
Not ready yet? Chip in from $5 on a community-funded test →, or leave your email for updates as new results are published.
Questions? [email protected]
Independent chemical testing — packages from $1,995
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