Botanical Supplement Testing Services
Herbal & Plant-Based Supplement Lab Testing – Identity, Potency & Purity Analysis
Botanical Supplement Testing Services
Botanical supplement testing ensures that your herbal supplements and plant-based wellness products meet strict regulatory and safety standards. At Qalitex, we specialize in botanical ingredient testing for both raw materials and finished goods. Whether you’re producing tinctures, capsules, or powders, we provide precise plant-based supplement analysis to help you launch safe, high-quality products with full compliance and consumer confidence.
What Are Botanical Supplements?
Botanical supplements are plant-derived health products used for wellness benefits. They may include whole herbs, dried roots, standardized extracts, or processed blends. Popular product formats include:
Herbal capsules and tablets
Liquid tinctures and teas
Powders and functional blends
Plant-based topicals
Our team supports both emerging and established brands with targeted botanical supplement testing for quality, authenticity, and regulatory assurance.
Learn more from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements.
Why Botanical Supplement Testing Matters
Regulatory Compliance: Meet 21 CFR Part 111 for herbal dietary supplements
Botanical Ingredient Testing: Confirm species, plant part, and integrity
Label Accuracy: Verify potency of active constituents
Safety & Contaminants: Screen for heavy metals, pesticides, and pathogens
Retail & Global Compliance: Amazon, Prop 65, EU, and Health Canada ready
We follow testing best practices aligned with USP Herbal Monographs and AHPA guidelines for botanicals.
Our Botanical & Herbal Supplement Testing Services
Botanical Identity Testing
Accurate botanical ingredient testing starts with confirming species identity. We use:
HPTLC (High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography)
Microscopy & Organoleptic Evaluation
DNA Barcoding (for raw, single-source botanicals)
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Potency & Active Marker Testing
Our lab provides quantitative plant-based supplement analysis using:
HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and UV-Vis
Standardized marker compound profiling
Custom assay development for non-compendial actives
This is essential for brands making structure/function claims or selling herbal supplements in regulated markets.
Purity & Contaminant Screening
As part of our comprehensive botanicals lab testing services, we assess:
Heavy Metals via ICP-MS
Microbiological Safety: Yeast, mold, E. coli, Salmonella
Pesticide Residues: 200+ multiresidue panel
Residual Solvents: GC-MS per USP <467>
Stability & Shelf-Life Testing
Ensure long-term product integrity with real-time and accelerated shelf-life studies, essential for compliant herbal supplement testing.
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Custom Method Development
Working with a novel botanical or emerging plant-based product?
We offer custom method development tailored to your botanical ingredient testing and formulation needs.
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Botanical Products & Plant-Based Supplements We Test
| Function | Examples |
|---|---|
| Stress Adaptogens | Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Eleuthero |
| Immune Support | Echinacea, Astragalus, Elderberry |
| Hormonal Balance | Maca, Black Cohosh, Dong Quai |
| Digestive Aids | Fennel, Ginger, Peppermint, Dandelion |
| Calming Herbs | Chamomile, Passionflower, Lemon Balm |
| Metabolism Support | Green Tea, Cayenne, Guarana |
We can test raw materials, extracts, and finished plant-based supplements across all delivery formats.
Botanical Product Types We Serve
Herbal capsules, tablets, and powders
Tinctures and glycerites
Herbal teas (loose, bagged, instant)
Functional beverage ingredients
Topical formulations (oils, creams, balms)
Regulatory Support
We help ensure full compliance with:
FDA 21 CFR Part 111
USP, AOAC, AHP, EP monographs
California Prop 65
Health Canada NNHPD
Who We Work With
Herbal supplement brands and private labelers
Raw botanical ingredient suppliers
Wellness drink and powder brands
Amazon and Shopify sellers
Herbal practitioners and formulators
Why Choose Qalitex for Botanicals Lab Testing?
Our laboratory owners have specialized in plant-based product testing for over 20 years
Regulatory-aware team with FDA and industry experience 7–10 day standard turnaround | Rush available
Dedicated project managers and human support
FAQs – Botanical & Herbal Supplement Testing
Q: Do you offer botanical ingredient testing for raw materials and finished goods?
A: Yes, we test both raw botanicals and finished products like capsules, teas, and tinctures.
Q: Can you test for non-standard active compounds?
A: Absolutely. We offer custom method development for compounds not listed in the USP or AOAC.
Q: Do your tests meet Amazon and Prop 65 requirements?
A: Yes. Our testing covers identity, heavy metals, potency, and microbiology as required by major retailers.
Q: Can you confirm the identity of a blended botanical powder?
A: We use HPTLC and microscopy, and DNA barcoding when appropriate, for botanical identification.