How to read a certificate of analysis for herbal supplements
A certificate of analysis shows what a laboratory found when it tested a product. Here is how to read one: heavy metals, microbial limits, pesticide residue and marker compounds.
Journal · Quality & Testing
How herbal products are tested, what the numbers mean, and why we publish them.
A certificate of analysis shows what a laboratory found when it tested a product. Here is how to read one: heavy metals, microbial limits, pesticide residue and marker compounds.
Home tests for shilajit are unreliable. Here is what actually tells you whether a shilajit product is purified, genuine and safe to use.
Why heavy metals can occur in herbs, which ones are tested for, what the limits mean, and the questions to ask any brand.