Herbal Supplements Testing Services

Trusted Testing for Herbal and Botanical Supplements

Herbal products require more than routine testing. They demand specialized methods to verify plant identity, detect active compounds, and rule out contamination.

At Ayah Labs, we provide accurate, ISO/IEC 17025–aligned testing for botanical extracts, whole herb formulations, and plant-based functional ingredients.

From single-herb capsules to complex adaptogenic blends, our team helps brands meet regulatory and quality expectations with validated results that hold up under scrutiny.

Common product types we test include:

• Powdered or encapsulated herbs
• Standardized extracts and tinctures
• Botanical beverage blends
• Adaptogens and nootropics
• Proprietary herbal formulations

What We Test

Botanicals present unique challenges from species misidentification to variability in active compound levels. Our testing is designed to bring clarity, consistency, and scientific confidence to every plant-based product.

Single-Herb Supplements

Purity, identity, and potency are essential in single-ingredient herbal products; especially when making health claims.

Botanical Blends and Proprietary Formulations

Complex formulations require testing that accounts for ingredient interactions and variable active loads.

Traditional Medicine Ingredients

From Ayurveda to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we test ethnobotanical ingredients with care, precision, and scientific rigor.

Functional Herbal Ingredients in Foods and Beverages

Herbs used in food and beverage formats require label-aligned potency and shelf-life stability.

Our Herbal Testing Capabilities

Our team blends classical herbal analysis with modern instrumentation, giving you traceable data across every product format.

Botanical Identity Testing

• DNA barcoding for raw plant materials
• HPTLC profiling of marker compounds
• Macroscopic/microscopic analysis for whole herbs or powders
• Pharmacopeial methods (USP, BP, EP) and in-house validation

Potency & Phytochemical Testing

• Quantification of flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, terpenes
• Active marker testing: curcuminoids, ginsenosides, bacosides, etc.
• Multi-compound panels for standardization and claims support

Contaminant Testing

• Heavy metals via ICP-MS
• Microbial pathogens (E. coli, Salmonella, etc.)
• Pesticide residues, residual solvents, mycotoxins

Stability & Shelf Life Studies

• Real-time and accelerated shelf life testing
• Potency degradation monitoring
• Microbial growth and sensory change over time

Label & Compliance Testing

• Identity and potency support for label claims
• Data for NNHPD product license applications
• Regulatory alignment for U.S., Canada, and e-commerce platforms

Regulatory Compliance Support

Herbal products face increasingly strict global standards. We help clients meet evolving expectations for identity, safety, and product integrity.

We support compliance with:

• FDA 21 CFR Part 111 (Dietary Supplement GMP)
• Health Canada NNHPD identity and efficacy documentation
• USP, BP, EP monograph methods when applicable
• Amazon and e-commerce herbal product testing requirements
• Prop 65 contaminant screening where relevant

We also support audit response, product licensing applications, and claim substantiation with defensible scientific data.

Why Partner with Ayah Labs for Herbal Testing

Herbal testing isn't plug-and-play. It takes a lab with the right mix of plant science expertise, method flexibility, and regulatory awareness.

• Botanical testing expertise across regions and systems — We’re fluent in the chemistry and taxonomy of Western, Ayurvedic, and Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs; and understand the nuances of each.
• Multiple identity testing platforms for accuracy — We offer DNA barcoding, HPTLC, and visual/microscopic analysis, selecting the most effective method based on your product format and regulatory requirements.
• Support for proprietary blends and novel actives — We help clients validate blends with multiple bioactives, creating custom panels or adapting published methods when standard references don’t exist.
• Audit-ready data and documentation — Our reports are designed to satisfy Health Canada, FDA, and retailer review with clear method references, batch tracking, and claim alignment.
• End-to-end stability testing for shelf life and compliance — Track degradation, microbe growth, or flavor changes over time to prove your herbal product holds up from production to expiration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)