FAQs
General Questions
You can find answers to all your queries related to our services. Please feel free to contact us in case you don't find the answers below.
01. What type of products does the testing involve?
Some of the nutraceuticals and herbal products that we test include capsules, tablets, powders, extracts, tinctures, syrups, and raw botanical materials.
02. What testing services does your company offer?
Our laboratory provides physicochemical, analytical (UV, HPTLC), and microbiological testing (bacterial/fungal counts, pathogen detection) to ensure product quality, safety, and compliance.
03. How do I submit a sample for testing?
You can submit your sample for testing either through our website or by visiting the lab. The quantity of the sample required, and the submission form will be shared before the testing begins.
04. What sample sizes are needed?
Sample quantity varies by test: 20–50 g for physicochemical, 5–10 g for HPTLC/UV, and 20–30 g for microbiology tests. Exact quantities will be confirmed upon request.
05. What are the standards or guidelines that you follow?
We follow IP, API, and WHO guidelines to ensure compliant and reliable testing. Our processes are supported by in-house validated methods designed for specific products.
06. Can you develop custom test methods?
Yes, if your formulation requires a nonstandard or customized analytical method, our technical team can design and validate a method to suit your needs.
07. How long does testing take?
Turnaround times vary: 3–5 days for physicochemical, 4–5 days for analytical, and 7 days for microbiological tests. Bulk or project-based testing may take longer.
08. Do you provide certificates or test reports?
Yes, all completed tests come with a detailed report including methods used, observations, results, and analyst verification.
09. Why is laboratory testing important for herbal and nutraceutical products?
Laboratory testing helps confirm the identity of botanical ingredients, detect adulteration, measure active compounds, and ensure product safety and consistency before products are released to the market.
10. Do laboratories support research and product development?
Yes. Research institutions and manufacturers use laboratory testing services to support formulation development, comparative studies, stability testing, and scientific validation of new products.
11. Which pathogens specifically do you test for?
We screen for common contaminants, including E. coli, Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, to ensure product safety and compliance.
12. Are your microbiology tests suitable for regulatory submissions?
Yes, our testing methodologies follow standard microbiological guidelines and are suitable for quality control and regulatory documentation.
13. Is BioTrace a nutraceutical testing laboratory in India?
Yes, BioTrace operates as a nutraceutical testing laboratory India and herbal testing laboratory India supporting product quality verification and regulatory compliance.
14. Are my product formulations and test results kept confidential?
Yes, all client information and test results are strictly confidential. NDAs can be signed upon request.
15. What services does BioTrace Labs provide?
BioTrace Labs provides analytical and microbiological testing services for food, herbal, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and agricultural products. Our laboratory supports product quality validation, contamination detection, phytochemical analysis, and regulatory compliance.
16. Which industries require laboratory testing services?
Industries such as food manufacturing, herbal product processing, nutraceutical production, cosmetics manufacturing, agriculture, and research institutions rely on laboratory testing to verify product safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards.
17. What types of microbiological tests are performed?
Common microbiological tests include Total Plate Count (TPC), yeast and mold detection, pathogen screening (such as Salmonella and E. coli), and coliform analysis to evaluate product hygiene and contamination risks.
18. What analytical techniques are used in testing?
BioTrace uses advanced analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, HPTLC, LC-MS, ICP-MS, and UV-Visible spectrophotometers to analyze chemical composition, detect impurities, and verify active compounds.
19. How are laboratory test results reported?
Test results are provided in structured reports or Certificates of Analysis (COA) that document the methods used, test results obtained, and relevant observations for quality evaluation.
20. Can laboratory testing help detect adulteration in herbal products?
Yes. Analytical techniques such as HPTLC and chromatographic fingerprinting are commonly used to detect substitution, contamination, or adulteration in herbal and botanical products.