Who We Are

Based in Clifton, New Jersey, CS Analytical (CSA), doing business as Raw Material Analytical (RMA), is an FDA-regulated, cGMP-compliant contract laboratory specializing in raw material and finished product testing for the pharmaceutical and related industries. Our commitment to data integrity combined with our technical expertise allows us to deliver data you can be confident in.

Leveraging our technical leadership and quality infrastructure, RMA partners with clients across the full pharmaceutical product lifecycle. When safety, quality, and compliance matter most, precision is non-negotiable. That’s why we produce results that hold up to the highest level of scrutiny, to allow for confidence in our clients’ decision-making.

At RMA, we deliver the scientific assurance that empowers our clients to bring safe, effective therapies to patients worldwide.

Importance of Raw Material and Finished Product Testing

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, material quality drives product quality. Comprehensive testing of raw materials and finished products is essential to ensure patient safety, product efficacy, and regulatory compliance. Every batch must meet strict purity and performance standards, while holding up to real-world scrutiny.

RMA is exclusively focused on pharmaceutical raw material and finished product testing. We provide compendial and client-specific analytical services backed by our world-class scientists. Robust quality systems ensure that our results are trustworthy enough to base your product’s infrastructure on. Our precise, defensible data helps strengthen supply chains and reduce manufacturing risk. In the end, that leads to confidence in your brand—from both healthcare professionals and patients.

Our Capabilities

RMA's analytical services are built to scale with your testing needs while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and audit-ready reporting. Our experienced scientists deliver reliable data to support routine operations and regulatory submissions.

We offer both compendial testing aligned with major global pharmacopeias (USP, EP, JP, BP, ChP, ACS) and non-compendial, client-specific methods tailored to unique products and regulatory requirements. Our services include:

  • Identity, purity, and assay testing 
  • Impurity and contaminant analysis 
  • Supplier qualification and material release 
  • Stability and retesting support 

As part of CS Analytical, RMA operates within a proven FDA-regulated, cGMP environment known for scientific rigor and regulatory leadership. Every test we perform is guided by the same commitment: providing you the ability to trust every stage of the product lifecycle.

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Our Services

Compendial Testing

Perform testing aligned with global pharmacopeias (USP, EP, JP, BP, ACS) to ensure regulatory compliance. We support material qualification, batch disposition, and release testing with audit-ready data. → Learn More

Method Services

End-to-end lifecycle support for your analytical methods. We provide feasibility assessments, development, and validation aligned with ICH Q2 expectations, ensuring your methods are scientifically sound. →  Contact Us

Raw Material & Product Analysis

Confirm the quality of everything from incoming APIs to finished dosage forms. Our lab handles identity, purity, assay, and dissolution testing to verify specification compliance at every stage.  → Get Started

Stability Programs

Support product development and commercial supply with comprehensive stability studies. We manage long-term, accelerated, and photostability protocols designed to meet ICH guidance and regulatory needs. → Contact Us

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