Botanical Supplement Testing Services
Herbal identification, authentication, potency, and contaminant testing for botanical supplements.
Botanical supplement testing authenticates herbal species using TLC, HPLC fingerprinting, and DNA barcoding, while quantifying active botanical markers and screening for contaminants including heavy metals, pesticides, and pathogens in herbal raw materials and finished products.
Botanical supplements present unique testing challenges: identifying complex plant matrices, authenticating species, and screening for contamination from heavy metals, pesticides, and pathogens. Qalitex Laboratories has deep expertise in botanical testing, using TLC, HPLC, and DNA-based methods to verify your herbal products.
Botanical Identification & Authentication
We use thin-layer chromatography (TLC), HPLC fingerprinting, and DNA barcoding to authenticate botanical species and detect substitution or adulteration. Essential for brands claiming specific herbal species on labels (e.g., Panax ginseng vs. Siberian ginseng).
Contaminant Testing for Botanicals
Herbs and botanicals are particularly prone to heavy metal accumulation (from soil) and pesticide residues (from agricultural use). We provide comprehensive contaminant testing panels tailored for botanical raw materials and finished herbal products.
Potency Testing
We quantify active botanical markers (e.g., curcuminoids in turmeric, ginsenosides in ginseng, hypericin in St. John's Wort, flavonoids in elderberry) using validated HPLC methods, supporting label claim accuracy and efficacy.
Tests & Methods Included
- ✓ Botanical species authentication
- ✓ DNA barcoding
- ✓ Active marker quantification by HPLC
- ✓ Heavy metals panel
- ✓ Pesticide residue screening
- ✓ Microbial limits testing
Regulatory Standards & Compliance
- USP <563> Identification of Botanical Medicines
- AOAC 2007.01 (pesticides)
- American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP)
- FDA cGMP 21 CFR Part 111
Industries We Serve
- Herbal supplement brands
- Ayurvedic & traditional medicine products
- Tea & botanical beverage brands
- Organic herbal brands
- Contract herbal manufacturers
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Get a Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
How does Qalitex authenticate botanical species?
Qalitex uses thin-layer chromatography (TLC), HPLC fingerprinting, and DNA barcoding to authenticate botanical species and detect substitution or adulteration. This is essential for brands claiming specific herbal species on their product labels.
Why do botanical supplements need special testing?
Botanical supplements present unique testing challenges because complex plant matrices require specialized identification methods, and herbs are particularly prone to contamination from heavy metals in soil and pesticide residues from agricultural practices.
What botanical markers does Qalitex quantify?
Qalitex quantifies active botanical markers including curcuminoids in turmeric, ginsenosides in ginseng, hypericin in St. John's Wort, flavonoids in elderberry, and other species-specific markers using validated HPLC methods.
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Why brands choose Qalitex for botanical supplement testing
48-hr turnaround
Signed CoA in 48–72 hours
Direct scientist access
Talk to the chemist running your tests
No minimums
1 SKU or 100 — same quality
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Get a Testing Quote →Disclaimer: Testing results provided by Qalitex Laboratories are analytical data intended for quality control purposes. They do not constitute legal, regulatory, or compliance advice. Clients are solely responsible for ensuring their products comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Consult qualified regulatory counsel for compliance decisions.