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Clear, practical guidance on testing options, common specifications, and how to build a panel that matches your product and market needs.

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Specification Selector

Explore common official references based on product type and testing needs.

Step 1

Choose a product type

This sets a baseline panel aligned to the product format.

Botanical raw material Dried leaf, powder, or whole plant inputs. Botanical extract Concentrated extracts or tinctures. Finished supplement Capsules, tablets, gummies, or powders. Functional beverage Ready-to-drink or shot formats. Cosmetic or topical Creams, balms, or personal care products.

Step 2

Add considerations

These options layer additional official references onto the baseline.

Botanical or plant-derived inputs Adds botanical-specific contaminant guidance. Solvent extraction used Adds residual solvent requirements for extracts. High moisture or aqueous matrix Adds microbial and preservative expectations. Shelf-life or stability claim Adds stability guidance and storage planning.

Step 3

Official references

A consolidated list of references based on your selections.

USP-NF (purchase/access)USP · public
AHPA Guidance PoliciesAHPA · public
AOAC Official Methods of Analysis (OMA)AOAC · public
USP <561> Articles of Botanical OriginUSP · paywalled-preview
AHPA Heavy Metals policyAHPA · public
AOAC OMA: Search by MethodAOAC · public
FDA Mycotoxins overview and action levelsFDA · public
AHPA Recommended Microbial LimitsAHPA · public

Optional add-ons

Dietary supplement specifications Uses dietary supplement-specific USP chapters. Residual solvents Confirms solvent-based extracts meet safety thresholds. Preservative efficacy Validates microbial control for aqueous or preserved products. Stability and shelf life Supports shelf-life claims and storage recommendations.

Compliance checklist

Identity and authenticityConfirms the ingredient matches the label and guards against substitution. Potency and activesQuantifies target constituents for label claims and batch release. Pesticide residuesScreens agricultural contaminants common to botanical inputs. Heavy metalsEvaluates elemental impurities and botanical-specific limits. MycotoxinsDetects aflatoxins and related contaminants in raw botanicals. MicrobiologyChecks pathogens and indicator organisms for safety.

Regulatory alerts by category

Botanical guidance updates

Monitor AHPA and USP botanical guidance updates that can influence testing scope.

Mycotoxin action levels

FDA action levels and guidance may affect botanical ingredient testing.

Pesticide tolerances for botanical inputs

EPA tolerances and NOP guidance may drive pesticide screening expectations.

This tool is a guide for common specifications and does not replace regulatory or legal review. Requirements can vary by ingredient, product claims, and market.

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