Quality & Compliance
Venom Supplies maintains rigorous quality control and compliance frameworks to deliver reproducible, publication-ready reagents.
Analytical Methods
Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)
Every venom fraction and synthetic peptide is profiled using nano-LC-MS/MS for accurate intact mass and peptide mapping. We confirm disulfide connectivity and detect modifications that may affect bioactivity.
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Reversed-phase and ion-exchange HPLC quantify purity thresholds. Standard acceptance criteria require ≥ 95% purity; tighter specifications are available upon request.
Electrophysiology Validation
Key toxins undergo functional testing using manual or automated patch-clamp platforms. We report IC₅₀, kinetics, and state dependence to accompany structural data.
Endotoxin & Bioburden Testing
LAL-based endotoxin assays ensure levels remain below 0.1 EU per microgram for peptides and under 0.5 EU per milligram for crude venom fractions. Microbial bioburden limits are enforced per lot.
Certifications & Standards
- Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001 principles
- Documentation practices consistent with GLP expectations
- CITES-compliant collection and export permits for controlled species
- Animal welfare oversight meeting AAALAC-equivalent standards
Specific certifications and audit reports are available under NDA for qualified partners.
Documentation Process
Every shipment includes a Certificate of Analysis (COA) summarizing:
- Lot number and production date
- Purity (HPLC) and identity (LC-MS)
- Functional activity (where applicable)
- Endotoxin and residual solvent data
- Storage recommendations and expiration
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) adhere to GHS formatting, outlining hazard classifications, PPE recommendations, spill response, and disposal procedures.
Batch-specific chromatograms, mass spectra, and electrophysiology traces are archived and available upon request to support regulatory submissions or peer review.
Ethical Sourcing & Animal Welfare
Venom Supplies partners with captive-breeding facilities that prioritize animal welfare. Colonies are maintained under veterinary supervision with enriched habitats, controlled photoperiods, and species-appropriate diets.
Venom collection follows non-lethal milking techniques that minimize stress. We do not source from wild-caught animals unless operating under conservation-linked permits with documented sustainability objectives.
Our commitment extends to transparency: we can provide sourcing chain documentation upon institutional request.
Questions About Quality?
Our QC team is available to discuss analytical methods, custom specifications, or audit arrangements.
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