Certificate of Analysis
Product and Batch Information
Product Name: | Nigella Sativa Extract Powder | ||
Botanic Name: | Nigella Sativa | Active Ingredient: | Thymoquinone |
Country of Origin: | P.R. China | Batch: | CS-NSE-170427 |
Manufacture Date: | Apr. 27, 2017. | Expiry Date: | Apr. 27, 2019. |
Item | Specification | Result | Test Method |
Active Ingredients | |||
Assay(%,On Dried Based ) | TQ≥5.0% | 5.16% | GC |
Physical Control | |||
Appearance | Fine Powder | Complies | Visual |
Color | Yellowish orange to dark orange | Complies | Visual |
Odor | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
Identification | Positive | Complies | TLC |
Loss on Drying | 5.0% Max | 2.43% | USP |
Residue on ignition | 5.0% Max | 1.36% | USP |
Part of Plant Used | Seed | Complies | / |
Solvent Used | Ethanol and Purified Water | Complies | / |
Chemical Control | |||
Heavy metals | NMT10PPM | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Arsenic(As2O3) | NMT0.51PPM | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Mercury(Hg) | NMT 0.5ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Lead (Pb) | NMT1ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Pesticides Residues | Meeting USP requirement | Conforms | Gas Chromatography |
Solvents Residual | 0.05% Max | Conforms | Gas Chromatography |
Microbiological Control | |||
Total Plate Count | 10,000cfu/g Max | Conform | AOAC |
Yeast, Mold & Fungi | 300cfu/g Max | Conform | AOAC |
E.Coli | Negative | Conform | AOAC |
Salmonella | Negative | Conform | AOAC |
Staphylococcus | Negative | Conform | AOAC |
Packing and Storage
Packing Pack in paper-drums and two plastic bags inside. 25Kg/Drum
Storage Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Shelf Life 2 years if sealed and stored properly.