Test Methods and Methodologies

The selection of the right test method and methodology is crucial for ensuring accurate and reliable data. Not all test methods are equal, and regulations and standards may not always mandate the use of the "best" method or science. Laboratories are typically recognized or accredited for specific methods they use which may not be the "best" for a given application. The team at Saturn Scientific will review current analytical literature, thoroughly evaluate the test methods used and assess their suitability for their intended purpose and overall quality in sample analysis. This critical evaluation is essential for ensuring the accuracy and validity of the data obtained. The Saturn team has been auditing third party and governmuent life sciences laboratories to international standards for more than a decade. In conjunction with the team's expertise in GMP, the Saturn Scientific investigation will include all aspects of analytical and microbiological methods employed.

Test Reports and Certificates of Analyses

The test reports and certificates of analysis are essential for providing confidence in the contents of the item. These reports should clearly present information about the test sample and the procedures used for testing. However, some reports lack critical information such as decision rules when determining a test result's conformance to a regulation or specification. Our team at Saturn Scientific will carefully review the contents of the test report and trace them back to the original data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Instrumentation Performance Qualification

The proper functioning of laboratory testing relies on the instrumentation and equipment being used. Just like any other machinery, these instruments require regular maintenance and performance checks before they can be used. The Saturn Scientific investigation will thoroughly review all instruments and ancillary equipment to ensure that they have been properly maintained and have met the necessary performance criteria before being put into service. This meticulous process is essential to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of the test results.

Quality Assurance and Management Systems

Quality assurance and management are crucial for the success of any business. Third party quality control testing laboratories must have strong quality assurance and management systems in place and apply them in their daily operations. When these systems are consistently implemented, they become the cornerstone of the laboratory's success and their ability to defend the accuracy of their test results. The Saturn Scientific investigation will involve a review of the management system and evaluate its implementation in relation to your case.

Requirements and Regulations

The Saturn Scientific team conducts thorough investigations and may evaluate your claims with respect to relevant state and federal specifications or regulations and international standards to which the laboratory claims compliance.

Data Packets

The Saturn Scientific team is thorough in evaluating your claim, considering all aspects of testing. They review quality control data, instrument performance and qualification data, preparations of chemicals and reagents, data mining and processing, chromatograms, and all other technical data used to generate a test result. The investigation of your claim is multi-dimensional, ensuring a comprehensive and accurate assessment.

LABORATORY DISCOVERY

Saturn Scientific offers various options for investigations that require laboratory work to verify or disprove claims.* Firstly, the team will develop a suitable protocol for the customer to use. Alternatively, the team will develop both a protocol and analytical/microbiological method and then arrange for a subject matter expert to carry out the work in a laboratory chosen by Saturn Scientific. The role of the subject matter expert is to work under the direction and supervision of the Saturn Scientific team. This ensures that the investigation is conducted accurately and efficiently while providing the team with the necessary support and resources to carry out their work effectively.

*Saturn Scientific is not a consulting service and will not prepare methods for ongoing laboratory use. The purpose of our laboratory work and discovery is to supplement our investigation.

The Saturn Scientific team is dedicated to conducting a comprehensive analysis of all factors that may impact a test outcome. Their method entails meticulously assessing the stated claim by utilizing the required resources and inputs to guarantee a thorough investigation. Although their primary objective is not to offer optimization solutions, clients have the opportunity to utilize the final report as a means to enhance processes or systems and reduce potential risks.

Your engagement with Saturn Scientific offers benefits beyond an exhaustive report of all elements of the team's investigation:

• Increased scientific literacy;

• Barrier-free access to explanations and ancillary information;

• Participation in collaborative efforts for multi-faceted investigation plans and implementation;

• Relationships with credible industry influencers;

• Opportunity to use the team's report to improve operations and mitigate risks;

• Peace of mind that deliverables are evaluated by consortium rather than single person;

• Confidence in your current and future business decisions.

Benefits of Engagement

Securing Your Saturn Scientific Team Begins with an Application

Step 1: Application. Engagement with the Saturn Scientific team begins by submitting a brief intake form with a non-refundable application fee. Link to intake form: https://forms.gle/eeVpz8Evb6oFADaK8

Step 2: Interview. After preliminary review by Saturn Scientific, a 45-minute interview is scheduled for questions and clarifications, and to provide additional information, as needed. In general, interviews are scheduled within two calendar weeks of application submission.

Step 3: Review. The Saturn Scientific team will review the application and details from the interview to determine the team’s suitability to meet the applicant’s needs. The review is completed and the client is notified of the team’s ‘fit’ for their need within one week of the interview.

Step 4: Plan and Contract Preparation. The Saturn Scientific consortium will assess the overall project and create foundational materials to define the client’s needs and scope of work, including:

• Specifying deliverables

• Identifying necessary resources (in-house or external)

• Projecting a time-frame

• Identifying the project investigator and secondary investigator

• Project costs

• Schedule of periodic updates.
  

The client will be provided a summary of the above and a contract within 2 weeks after review notification in Step 3.

Step 5: Investigation Process. Throughout the investigation, the client may be requested to provide additional documents, records, and/or additional interviews to the Saturn Scientific team. Updates and progress notes will be provided to the client at pre-determined intervals.

Step 6: Reporting. Once all parameters have been thoroughly investigated, the principal investigator will draft the project report. The report will be critically reviewed for content and conclusions typically undergoing iterations and additional discussions. No report will be issued to the client until consensus by the Saturn Scientific consortium is achieved and endorsed by each partner.

All reports will include references to the resources used in our assessment, including reference articles, research papers, white papers, etc. Our interdisciplinary team of experienced scientists in the consortium is committed to embracing diversity and leveraging their collective expertise to evaluate the complex science of cannabis and hemp amid regulations. By working together, the partners are able to synergize their efforts and approach topics from multiple angles, ultimately leading to a more comprehensive understanding of product or test claims. With a shared passion for advancing understanding in this field, the consortium is poised to make significant contributions to the scientific community's knowledge of cannabis and hemp.