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Nutraceutical & Protein Powder Testing | NABL Accredited

Protein powder testing checks that a powder contains the protein and amino acids its label declares and stays within FSSAI safety limits. Auriga Research, a NABL-accredited and FSSAI-notified lab, tests protein content, amino acid profile, label claims, heavy metals and microbiology, with reports in 7 to 10 working days.

Auriga Research is a NABL-accredited and FSSAI-notified nutraceuticals testing laboratory serving supplement manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and brand owners across India. We provide label claims verification, stability studies, microbiological analysis, heavy metals quantification, and complete FSSAI compliance testing for health supplements, dietary supplements, probiotics, and functional foods.

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Accreditations & Approvals

NABL accreditation
NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017
CDSCO accreditation
CDSCO Drug regulator
FSSAI accreditation
FSSAI Food regulator
WHO Prequalified accreditation
WHO Prequalified Bangalore lab
BIS accreditation
BIS IS standards
USFDA accreditation
USFDA Inspected
AYUSH accreditation
AYUSH Ministry registered
APEDA accreditation
APEDA Export approval
ISO accreditation
ISO 9001 / 22000
EIC accreditation
EIC Export Inspection
NABL accreditation
NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017
CDSCO accreditation
CDSCO Drug regulator
FSSAI accreditation
FSSAI Food regulator
WHO Prequalified accreditation
WHO Prequalified Bangalore lab
BIS accreditation
BIS IS standards
USFDA accreditation
USFDA Inspected
AYUSH accreditation
AYUSH Ministry registered
APEDA accreditation
APEDA Export approval
ISO accreditation
ISO 9001 / 22000
EIC accreditation
EIC Export Inspection

The Challenge

Nutraceutical brands face FSSAI compliance requirements under the 2016 health supplement regulations, label claims scrutiny, and consumer expectations for potency and purity. Without accredited testing that verifies label declarations, products risk regulatory action, market withdrawal, and loss of consumer trust.

Our Solution

Auriga Research delivers NABL-accredited nutraceutical testing with complete label claims verification, stability data for shelf-life claims, and microbiological and chemical safety testing. Our FSSAI-accepted reports give brands the regulatory confidence to launch and maintain products in the Indian market.

Nutraceuticals Testing Services

End-to-end testing for health supplements, dietary supplements, probiotics, and functional foods — from raw material qualification to finished product release.

Label Claims Verification

Quantification of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, omega fatty acids, probiotics, and other declared active ingredients against label values.

Stability Testing

Accelerated and real-time stability studies under ICH conditions for shelf-life determination and FSSAI regulatory submission.

Microbiological Testing

Total aerobic count, yeast and mould, coliforms, E. coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus per FSSAI and pharmacopoeial methods.

Heavy Metals Analysis

Lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury quantification by ICP-MS at trace levels per FSSAI limits for health supplements.

Vitamin & Mineral Assay

Individual and multi-vitamin quantification by HPLC and mineral analysis by ICP-OES/ICP-MS for potency verification.

Pesticide Residue Screening

Multi-residue screening for 400+ pesticides in botanical and herbal nutraceutical ingredients by GC-MS/LC-MS/MS.

Probiotic Testing

Viable cell enumeration, strain identification, and stability testing for probiotic supplements and functional foods.

Omega Fatty Acid Profiling

EPA, DHA, ALA, and total omega-3/6/9 fatty acid quantification by GC-FID for fish oil and plant-based supplements.

Aflatoxin & Mycotoxin Testing

Aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, and other mycotoxin quantification for botanical and grain-based nutraceutical raw materials.

Protein powder testing

Protein and sports nutrition powder blends and sachets are among the products Auriga Research tests. A protein powder is checked against what the label declares and against FSSAI safety limits.

  • Protein content: Kjeldahl method per AOAC 928.08, converting total nitrogen to protein with the appropriate factor, as in our nutritional labelling testing.
  • Amino acid profile: all 20 amino acids by HPLC post-column ninhydrin and LC-MS/MS, available for sports nutrition and health drink products.
  • Label claim verification: vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other declared actives quantified against the value on the label.
  • Heavy metals: lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury by ICP-MS against FSSAI limits for health supplements.
  • Microbiology: total aerobic count, yeast and mould, coliforms, E. coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus.

Reports are delivered in 7 to 10 working days, with express available, and are accepted by FSSAI licensing authorities for product registration. See the nutritional labelling and amino acid analysis pages for the methods in detail.

Why Choose Auriga for Nutraceuticals Testing

Dual NABL and FSSAI accreditation ensures reports are accepted for all supplement registration and compliance requirements.

Validated methods for 50+ active ingredients — vitamins, minerals, amino acids, probiotics, and botanical extracts.

Complete stability programme for shelf-life determination, supporting FSSAI registration and product launch timelines.

Accreditation and Compliance

Auriga Research holds NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for nutraceuticals and dietary supplement testing and is approved by FSSAI as an authorised testing laboratory. Our accreditation scope covers active ingredient assay, microbiological analysis, heavy metals, pesticide residues, and stability studies for health supplements and functional foods.

Test reports issued by Auriga Research are accepted by FSSAI licensing authorities for product registration under the Health Supplements and Nutraceuticals Regulations, 2016. Reports are also accepted by export authorities, BIS, and third-party quality auditors for domestic and international market compliance.

Proven Track Record

A D2C supplement brand required label claims verification for a multi-vitamin, multi-mineral product ahead of FSSAI registration. Auriga Research validated 18 active ingredient claims by HPLC and ICP-MS, completed microbiological and heavy metals safety testing, and delivered the full report package within 10 working days. The FSSAI licence was granted on first submission, and the brand launched on schedule across e-commerce and retail channels.

Get Your Nutraceuticals Tested

NABL-accredited, FSSAI-approved nutraceutical testing. Label claims, stability, microbiology, and complete compliance testing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What testing is required for nutraceuticals and dietary supplements in India?
FSSAI regulates nutraceuticals under the Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Food and Novel Food) Regulations, 2016. Required testing typically includes identity and assay of active ingredients, heavy metals, microbiological limits, label claims verification, and stability studies. Auriga Research provides NABL-accredited testing for all FSSAI-mandated parameters.
Do you verify label claims for nutraceuticals?
Yes. Label claims verification is one of our core nutraceuticals testing services. We quantify vitamins, minerals, amino acids, probiotics, omega fatty acids, and other active ingredients against declared label values using validated HPLC, GC, ICP-MS, and microbiological methods. Results are issued under NABL accreditation and accepted by FSSAI for compliance.
How long does nutraceutical testing take?
Standard turnaround for most routine tests is 7-10 working days. Label claims panels with multiple active ingredients may take 10-14 working days. Stability studies run from 28 days (accelerated short-term) to 6-12 months. Express service at 3-5 working days is available for urgent submissions. Contact us with your specific test list for an accurate timeline.
Are your nutraceutical test reports accepted by FSSAI?
Yes. Auriga Research holds both NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and FSSAI approval as an authorised testing laboratory. Our certificates of analysis are accepted by FSSAI licensing authorities for product registration, licence applications, renewals, and compliance audits under the 2016 nutraceuticals regulations.
Can you test probiotics and live microorganism supplements?
Yes. We offer probiotic enumeration and identification testing, including viable cell counts of specific strains (Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Saccharomyces, etc.), identity confirmation by molecular methods, and stability of probiotic counts under storage conditions. This testing supports FSSAI compliance and label claims for probiotic supplements.

Nutraceuticals Testing Services

Label Claims Verification Active ingredient quantification Stability Testing Shelf-life determination Heavy Metals Analysis ICP-MS per FSSAI limits Microbiological Testing Total count, pathogens, yeast & mould Probiotic Testing Viable cell counts & strain ID Vitamin & Mineral Assay HPLC & ICP-OES methods

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