Lab Testing — NABL Accredited Testing for Every Export Batch
Independent. Accredited. Verified Before It Ships.
We Test So You Don't Have to Worry
In the global spice trade, documentation is not optional — it is the product. Buyers in the EU, US and Middle East face strict import controls and cannot afford a consignment rejection due to a failed lab test.
At UnitedSpices, we take ownership of that risk upstream. Every export batch is tested at independent, NABL-accredited laboratories before dispatch, covering all parameters mandated by EU Regulation 2023/915, FSSAI and major retail buyer specifications — the same rigour described on our Quality Standards page and backed by our certifications.
You receive a full Certificate of Analysis with every shipment — not as an afterthought, but as a core part of our export documentation package.
Our Testing Promise
- Independent NABL-accredited lab report for every batch — not a retained internal sample, but a third-party verified result
- Full Certificate of Analysis covering all 6 test categories, shared digitally before shipment and in hard copy inside the consignment
- EU MRL-compliant pesticide screening using GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS across 500+ compounds
- Batch-level traceability: each report is linked to a specific lot number, packing date and dispatch reference
- Custom testing panels available if your market or buyer specification requires additional parameters
Third-Party Labs
6 Categories of Rigorous Testing
Our testing panel is designed to satisfy the most demanding buyer specifications across all major import markets
Chemical & Biochemical
Core quality parameters and active compound verification
Parameters Tested
Microbiological
Pathogen and spoilage organism testing
Parameters Tested
Pesticide Residues
500+ compound multi-residue screening to EU MRL
Parameters Tested
Mycotoxins
Fungal toxin screening per EU and Codex limits
Parameters Tested
Physical Parameters
Grading, purity and appearance quality checks
Parameters Tested
Our Testing Process
From procurement to dispatch, every step is quality-gated — only batches that pass every parameter are released for export
Procurement & Intake
Raw spices are sourced from pre-approved farms as part of our Quality Standards process. Visual inspection and an initial moisture check are carried out at intake.
Sample Drawn
Representative composite samples are drawn from each lot per ISO sampling protocols and sealed immediately to preserve chain of custody.
Lab Submission
Samples are dispatched to a NABL-accredited third-party laboratory with full chain-of-custody documentation attached.
Testing & Analysis
The full 6-category testing panel is conducted. Results are reviewed against the buyer specification and applicable regulatory limits.
CoA Issued
A Certificate of Analysis is generated with the batch reference and shared with the buyer before shipment confirmation.
Dispatch Cleared
Only batches passing every parameter are released for packing and export. Failed lots are rejected outright — no exceptions.
Regulatory Standards We Meet
Our testing panel is calibrated to satisfy all major import market regulations simultaneously
European Union
Full compliance with EU Regulation 396/2005 (pesticide MRLs), EC 1881/2006 & 2023/915 (contaminants), and EU spice import inspection requirements.
United States (FDA/USDA)
Testing aligned with FDA Defect Action Levels, USDA Organic NOP standards for our certified organic lines, and FSMA Preventive Controls requirements.
Codex Alimentarius
Spice-specific standards including Codex Stan 326-2017 and related commodity standards for maximum mycotoxin and contaminant levels.
FSSAI (India)
All spices comply with the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011 and FSSAI spice quality standards, per our FSSAI certification.
Middle East & GCC
Testing compatible with GSO and GCC standards for food safety. Halal certification available — UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar import requirements covered.
Organic Standards
NPOP (India) and NOP (USA) certified organic lines are tested to confirm the absence of synthetic pesticides and GMO content for premium organic buyers.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
Every export shipment is accompanied by a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis issued by the testing laboratory. The CoA is shared digitally before shipment and in hard copy inside the consignment — alongside the other export documents described in our certifications package.
Sample CoA reports are available for review during the inquiry stage — so you can verify our testing panel before placing an order.
Batch Traceability
Each CoA linked to a unique lot number and dispatch date
NABL Lab Issued
Only accredited third-party labs — no internal self-certification
Pre-Shipment Sharing
Digital CoA provided before shipment confirmation
Custom Panels
Additional parameters added on buyer request
Sample Certificate of Analysis
Illustrative — Turmeric Powder / Batch: USI-TRM-2026-04
Lab Testing FAQs
What buyers want to know about our testing process and documentation
Is every batch tested, or only selected ones?
Every export batch is tested — not on a sampling or rotational basis. Each lot that leaves our facility has its own unique lab report linked to that specific batch number. We do not use blanket certificate coverage across multiple batches.
Which labs do you use? Are they NABL accredited?
We use exclusively NABL-accredited (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) third-party labs in India. NABL accreditation is equivalent to ISO/IEC 17025, the international benchmark for testing laboratory competence. Lab names are disclosed in the CoA.
Can I see a sample CoA before placing an order?
Yes. Sample CoA reports for each spice are available on request during the inquiry stage. Simply mention it when you contact us or submit a quote request, and our team will share relevant reports for your review.
Do you test for ethylene oxide (EO)?
Yes. Ethylene oxide and its metabolite 2-chloroethanol (2-CE) are included in our pesticide residue panel for all EU-bound shipments, in compliance with EU Regulation 2015/868. We do not use ethylene oxide for fumigation — our fumigation method uses phosphine, and EO testing is carried out to verify the supply chain.
Can you add custom parameters for our buyer specification?
Absolutely. If your retail buyer, import authority, or internal QA team requires parameters beyond our standard panel — such as specific allergen testing, additional mycotoxins, veterinary drug residues, or microplastics — we can arrange testing for those parameters. Additional costs may apply depending on the method and volume.
How long does the testing process take?
Standard testing turnaround at our labs is 7–10 working days for a full panel. This is factored into our standard lead time of 10–15 business days from order confirmation. For repeat buyers with stable specifications, we maintain rolling test data that can reduce this timeline.
Request a Quote with Full Lab Documentation
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