What is a Peptide Certificate of Analysis (COA)?

A Peptide Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document that reports analytical testing performed on a specific peptide sample or batch. For researchers, a COA can provide important information about the material being evaluated, including its identity, reported purity, batch or lot number, analytical methods, testing date, and laboratory information. According to the FDA’s ICH […]
Research Peptides vs. Compounded Peptides: Key Differences

Research peptides are laboratory materials intended only for scientific research, while compounded peptides are drug preparations made by licensed pharmacies for patient-specific or clinical use under applicable U.S. compounding laws. Even when both products contain the same peptide sequence, their intended purpose, regulatory status, manufacturing standards, testing requirements, sterility expectations, labeling, and oversight can be […]
Peptide Companies That Received FDA Warning Letters in 2026

The FDA issued warning letters to multiple companies in 2026 after reviewing their websites, inspecting facilities, or identifying other regulatory violations involving peptide-related and drug products. In the cited cases, the FDA identified website claims, product presentation, intended use, manufacturing practices, or other regulatory issues that supported its findings. This article highlights 14 companies that […]
Why Are Peptide Companies Receiving FDA Warning Letters in 2026?

Recent FDA warning letters to peptide companies in 2026 show that products marketed as ‘research use only’ can attract regulatory scrutiny when their labeling, websites, or other marketing materials indicate an intended use in humans. These cases also show that FDA may consider product claims, website content, intended use, and the presentation of injectable products […]
Retatrutide Release Date: What Do We Know So Far in 2026?

As of September 2026, retatrutide does not have an official commercial release date. Eli Lilly is still developing the drug, although the program has advanced substantially through Phase 3 clinical trials. Retatrutide, also known as LY3437943, remains an investigational medicine developed by Eli Lilly. It is a triple receptor agonist that targets: This combination distinguishes […]
Everything You Need to Know About Retatrutide

Retatrutide (LY3437943), developed by Eli Lilly and Company, is an investigational peptide currently not approved for human consumption and is under investigation. It works by targeting three hormone receptors: This unique triple-action mechanism makes it different from the rest of the peptides that have been developed for the treatment of various metabolic disorders. There have […]