Global buyers of natural ingredients face a fundamental challenge: the gap between what a supplier claims and what a batch actually contains. At SV Botanica, we address this directly — every product we supply is backed by a batch-specific documentation package, and we do not ship without it.
Our supply chain operates exclusively through GMP-certified manufacturing partners, and we hold active FSSAI registration and APEDA certification as an exporter. Both our manufacturing partners and our export operations are subject to third-party quality oversight — so the certificates you receive are backed by audited systems, not just declarations.
The Documentation Behind Every Shipment
For every commercial shipment, SV Botanica provides the following as standard — with additional declarations available on request.
Certificate of Analysis
Batch-specific COA covering active marker content, physical parameters, moisture, ash and identification tests.
HPLC / UV-Vis Standardisation
Active compound verification by HPLC or UV-Vis — withanolides, curcuminoids, piperine, saponins, chlorogenic acids and more.
Heavy Metals Certificate
Arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury tested to USP <2232> or EU limits by ICP-MS at NABL-accredited labs.
Microbial Safety
Total plate count, yeast & mould, E. coli, Salmonella and Staph. aureus testing to USP or EP standards.
Pesticide Residue Report
Multi-residue screening compliant with EU MRL limits (Regulation 396/2005) or USP <561> — for EU-bound shipments.
Allergen & GMO Declaration
Signed allergen declaration and GMO-free statement available for all products — required for EU food and supplement entry.
Organic Certificate
USDA NOP and EU Organic certificates available for certified product lines, with scope certificates on request.
Halal & Kosher Certificates
Halal and Kosher certification available across the herbal extract, spice oleoresin and natural oil ranges.
Pre-order documentation: We make our documentation package available before you place a commercial order. You can evaluate our COA, standardisation certificates and heavy-metals reports at the sample stage — before committing to volume.
Five Stages, Origin to Dispatch
Quality at SV Botanica is managed across five stages — every batch documented and export-ready before it leaves the facility.
Raw material sourcing
All raw materials sourced from verified, traceable cultivation regions in India. Wild-harvested material is avoided where cultivated supply is available.
Incoming inspection
Raw materials inspected and tested for identity, moisture and contamination before entering the GMP manufacturing facility.
GMP manufacturing
Extraction, standardisation, drying and milling conducted in ISO/GMP-certified facilities with documented SOPs and batch records.
Finished product testing
Every finished batch tested by in-house QC and verified at NABL-accredited third-party labs for actives, heavy metals, microbial safety and pesticides.
Export dispatch
Shipment released only after the full documentation package is compiled and approved. FSSAI, APEDA and export documents provided with every consignment.
Testing at Accredited Laboratories
All third-party testing is conducted at NABL-accredited laboratories — India's equivalent of ISO 17025 accreditation, internationally recognised and accepted by regulators in the EU, US, UK and other major markets.
NABL-Accredited Testing
Test results carry ISO 17025-equivalent accreditation, recognised by regulators across the EU, US and UK.
Analytical Methods
Heavy metals by ICP-MS to USP <2232>, pesticide residues to EU 396/2005, microbial testing to USP and EP.
Your Choice of Lab
Buyers requiring Eurofins, SGS or Intertek can arrange independent pre-shipment testing at the facility as part of the purchase.
See the full detail on our Certifications page.
The Numbers We Test Against
Typical specification floors across the range. Every product page carries its own full parameter table, and the batch-specific Certificate of Analysis is always definitive.
| Parameter | Method / reference | Typical acceptance limit |
|---|---|---|
| Marker assay | HPLC (UV‑Vis or titration where the monograph specifies) | Reported against the stated grade on every batch — a 95% piperine or 5% withanolide specification is assayed and declared, not assumed |
| Heavy metals (total) | ICP‑MS to USP <2232> | NMT 10 ppm |
| Lead | ICP‑MS | NMT 0.5 ppm on most materials; NMT 1 ppm on selected nutraceutical actives — the product specification states which |
| Pesticide residues | Screened to EU Regulation 396/2005 MRLs | Within the EU MRL for the material |
| Ethylene oxide (ETO) | Accredited-laboratory screening | Screened for EU-bound consignments |
| Microbial safety | USP / EP methods | Total plate count typically NMT 10³ CFU/g; Salmonella and E. coli absent |
| Moisture / loss on drying | Per material monograph | NMT 0.5% on crystalline actives up to NMT 5% on botanical dry extracts — set per material |
| Shelf life | Sealed, stated storage conditions | 18–36 months, stated per material |
| Documentation per shipment | — | CoA, MSDS and specification sheet with every consignment; phytosanitary certificate and certificate of origin where applicable |
Limits vary by material class — a crystalline amino acid and a spray-dried botanical extract are not specified alike. The exact limits for any product are on its product page and its Certificate of Analysis.
The Standards Behind Our Supply
SV Botanica sources exclusively from certified facilities and holds active export certifications. Full documentation is available at the enquiry stage.
The People Who Ensure Quality
Behind every certificate is a hands-on team that owns each sourcing relationship, quality check and shipment — real people accountable for the standards we promise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What quality documentation do you provide with every shipment?
Every commercial shipment includes a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) along with HPLC or UV-Vis standardisation, heavy-metals, microbial and pesticide-residue reports. Allergen, GMO, organic, Halal and Kosher documentation is available on request.
Can I see the documentation before placing an order?
Yes. We provide a representative COA, standardisation certificate and heavy-metals report at the sample evaluation stage, before any commercial order commitment, so your QC team can validate compliance before committing to volume.
Are the test reports batch-specific?
Yes. Every COA and test report we provide is specific to the production batch being shipped. We do not provide generic or averaged reports.
How are raw materials tested?
Raw materials undergo identity verification and assay testing at intake, followed by in-process checks and finished-batch testing before release from the facility.
Do you test for heavy metals and pesticides?
Yes. Products are tested for heavy metals by ICP-MS and screened for pesticide residues against USP, EP and EU MRL limits (Regulation 396/2005) as applicable to the destination market.
Which standards do your facilities follow?
We source from GMP and ISO certified facilities and hold FSSAI registration and APEDA certification as an exporter, with USDA Organic, EU Organic, Halal and Kosher supply available for selected product lines.
Which laboratories perform your testing?
Third-party testing is conducted at NABL-accredited laboratories (India's equivalent of ISO 17025). Buyers requiring specific international labs such as Eurofins, SGS or Intertek can arrange independent pre-shipment testing as part of the purchase process.
What is the shelf life of your products?
Standard shelf life is 24 months from date of manufacture for herbal extracts and nutraceutical ingredients, and 18–24 months for oleoresins and natural oils, when stored cool, dry and away from direct light. The COA states the manufacturing and best-before dates.
Can you supply to EU Novel Food requirements?
Several ingredients in our range have Novel Food status in the EU. We can advise on the regulatory status of specific ingredients and provide the supply documentation required for Novel Food applications. Please specify your target market and intended use in your enquiry.
Request Documentation for Any Product
COA, standardisation certificates and heavy-metals reports are available at the sample stage — before you commit to volume.