On the shilajit market, publishing a certificate has become a common marketing argument. What remains rarer: publishing results batch by batch, with raw figures, laboratory methods, and downloadable PDFs.
SHAMBALLA® publishes its analyses by batch so that customers can verify the product actually in circulation. A generic certificate is not always sufficient to document a natural product whose composition can vary depending on the raw material. Each batch must be controlled and documented.
Here you will find the results available for published batches: heavy metals, microbiology, fulvic and humic acids, inorganic arsenic, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH4) when these parameters have been analyzed. The reports are based on independent laboratories accredited ISO 17025, including Eurofins and Phytocontrol, depending on the batches and available controls. Viewable data, not promises.
Page written by the SHAMBALLA® quality team. Last updated: June 2026
What a complete SHAMBALLA® shilajit analysis contains
Shilajit is an organic mineral substance extracted from high-altitude rocks. Its natural composition — rich in fulvic acids, humic acids, and trace minerals — makes it a product whose analytical control must cover several distinct dimensions: microbiological safety, chemical contamination, characteristic composition, and physicochemical stability.
Here are the four families of analyses that define rigorous quality control, and what they concretely measure.
Heavy Metals
Heavy metals — lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and arsenic (As) — are contaminants naturally present in rocks and soils. Shilajit extracted without control can concentrate significant amounts of these. EU Regulation 2023/915 sets the maximum limits applicable to solid food supplements: Pb ≤ 3.0 mg/kg, Cd ≤ 1.0 mg/kg, Hg ≤ 0.10 mg/kg. The reference method for their determination is inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), which allows for simultaneous quantification at thresholds on the order of micrograms per kilogram.
The distinction between total arsenic and inorganic arsenic is important: inorganic arsenic (As³⁺ and As⁵⁺) corresponds to the most toxicologically concerning fraction. Measuring only total arsenic can therefore give an incomplete picture of the risk profile. SHAMBALLA® doses inorganic arsenic separately starting from Lot 012.
Microbiology
Microbiological controls verify the absence of target pathogens and the control of the overall microbial load. The parameters monitored according to batches are: Salmonella (ISO 6579-1), Escherichia coli (ISO 16649-2), total coliforms (ISO 4832), total plate count or TPC (ISO 4833-1), and yeasts and molds (ISO 21527-2). These analyses are carried out according to published ISO standards, which enhances the reproducibility of results between laboratories.
Fulvic and Humic Acids
Fulvic and humic acids are organic compounds characteristic of shilajit. The fulvic acid content is an indicator of the raw material's concentration, to be interpreted with the method used and other parameters of the report. The measurement is carried out by titrimetric analysis in the published reports. SHAMBALLA® publishes these rates batch by batch to verify the consistency of the raw material between supplies.
Moisture content is also monitored when available: excess moisture can alter product stability and promote microbial growth. This is a consistency indicator rarely highlighted in general public communications.
PAH4 — Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are organic contaminants that can be associated with combustion processes, environmental pollution, or poorly controlled thermal processing. European regulations monitor four specific compounds, known as PAH4: benz(a)anthracene, benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, and chrysene. Their presence in shilajit can raise questions about environmental exposure or certain processing steps. The dosage for Lot 012 is carried out by chromatography according to method EASI-CHE-SOP-165. This test reinforces the level of transparency beyond what is generally published on the market.
Methodological Note: PAH4 and inorganic arsenic analyses were introduced from Lot 012 onwards. SHAMBALLA® plans to integrate them into the control protocol for subsequent batches.
Minimum standard vs. SHAMBALLA® standard
The standard often observed on the market generally covers: heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, total As), basic microbiology, and fulvic acid content on a supplier certificate or an occasional report.
The SHAMBALLA® standard adds: batch-by-batch publication with downloadable PDFs, independent controls according to available batches, inorganic arsenic, PAH4, extended microbiology, moisture content when available, and humic acids.
SHAMBALLA® Certificates of Analysis — Batch Results
The published SHAMBALLA® batches are documented by independent laboratory reports, including Eurofins and Phytocontrol, depending on the available controls. Select the batch corresponding to your product to access the complete results and download the official PDF currently available.
Eurofins Report
Phytocontrol Test by Lot
Composition & Indices
Fulvic Acids80.81 g/100 g
Humic Acidsn.d.
LaboratoryEurofins (Bangalore)
StatusComplies with applicable EU thresholds
Safety Summary
Legal thresholds (EU 2023/915 — solid supplements): Pb ≤ 3.0 mg/kg · Cd ≤ 1.0 mg/kg · Hg ≤ 0.10 mg/kg. No generic EU maximum limit for inorganic arsenic in food supplements.
Lead (Pb)Compliant
Arsenic (As)Measured
Cadmium (Cd)Compliant
Mercury (Hg)According to available report
Heavy Metals (EASI-CHE-SOP-44)
LOQ = Limit of Quantification · Values below applicable EU thresholds
| Element |
Result |
LOQ |
| Arsenic (As) |
0.60 mg/kg |
0.05 |
| Lead (Pb) |
0.37 mg/kg |
0.05 |
| Cadmium (Cd) |
<0.02 mg/kg |
0.02 |
Microbiology (ISO)
| Parameter |
Method |
Result |
| Salmonella |
ISO 6579-1 |
Not detected / 25 g |
| E. coli |
ISO 16649-2 |
< 10 cfu/g |
| Coliforms |
ISO 4832 |
< 10 cfu/g |
Composition & Indices
Fulvic Acids75.61 g/100 g
Humic Acids9.71 g/100 g
LaboratoryEurofins (Gurugram)
StatusComplies with applicable EU thresholds
Safety Summary
Legal thresholds (EU 2023/915 — solid supplements): Pb ≤ 3.0 mg/kg · Cd ≤ 1.0 mg/kg · Hg ≤ 0.10 mg/kg. No generic EU maximum limit for inorganic arsenic in food supplements.
Lead (Pb)Compliant
Arsenic (As)Measured
Cadmium (Cd)Compliant
Mercury (Hg)Compliant
Heavy Metals (EASI-CHE-SOP-30)
LOQ = 0.01 mg/kg · Values below applicable EU thresholds
| Element |
Result |
LOQ |
| Arsenic (As) |
0.544 mg/kg |
0.01 |
| Lead (Pb) |
0.493 mg/kg |
0.01 |
| Cadmium (Cd) |
0.045 mg/kg |
0.01 |
| Mercury (Hg) |
BLQ |
0.01 |
Microbiology (ISO)
| Parameter |
Method |
Result |
| Coliforms |
ISO 4832 |
< 10 cfu/g |
| E. coli |
ISO 16649-2 |
< 10 cfu/g |
| Salmonella |
ISO 6579-1 |
Absent / 25 g |
| Total plate count |
ISO 4833-1 |
20 cfu/g |
| Yeasts & Molds |
ISO 21527-2 |
< 10 cfu/g |
Composition & Indices
Fulvic Acids76.45 g/100 g
Humic Acids8.16 g/100 g
LaboratoryEurofins (Bangalore)
StatusComplies with applicable EU thresholds
Safety Summary
Legal thresholds (EU 2023/915 — solid supplements): Pb ≤ 3.0 mg/kg · Cd ≤ 1.0 mg/kg · Hg ≤ 0.10 mg/kg. No generic EU maximum limit for inorganic arsenic in food supplements.
Lead (Pb)Compliant
Arsenic (As)Measured
Cadmium (Cd)Compliant
Mercury (Hg)Compliant
Heavy Metals (EASI-CHE-SOP-44)
LOQ = Limit of Quantification · Values below applicable EU thresholds
| Element |
Result |
LOQ |
| Arsenic (As) |
0.49 mg/kg |
0.05 |
| Lead (Pb) |
0.35 mg/kg |
0.05 |
| Cadmium (Cd) |
0.06 mg/kg |
0.02 |
| Mercury (Hg) |
< 0.01 mg/kg |
0.01 |
Microbiology (ISO)
| Parameter |
Method |
Result |
| E. coli |
ISO 16649-2:2001 |
< 10 cfu/g |
| Salmonella |
ISO 6579-1:2017 |
Not detected / 25 g |
| Total plate count |
ISO 4833-1:2013 |
30 cfu/g |
| Yeasts & Molds |
ISO 21527-2:2008 |
< 10 cfu/g |
Inorganic Arsenic (EASI-CHE-SOP-62)
| Parameter |
Result |
LOQ |
| Inorganic Arsenic |
0.41 mg/kg |
0.05 |
PAH — sum of 4 (EASI-CHE-SOP-165)
Units: µg/kg
| Compound |
Result |
LOQ |
| Benz(a)anthracene |
< 0.50 µg/kg |
0.5 |
| Benzo(a)pyrene |
< 0.50 µg/kg |
0.5 |
| Benzo(b)fluoranthene |
< 0.50 µg/kg |
0.5 |
| Chrysene |
< 0.50 µg/kg |
0.5 |
| Sum of 4 PAHs |
< 0.50 µg/kg |
0.5 |
Independent controls: the SHAMBALLA® validation chain
SHAMBALLA® batches undergo documented analytical controls before being placed on the market. The validation chain is based on independent laboratory reports and batch-specific readings, to avoid generic certificates disconnected from the product actually marketed.
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Control at manufacturing output — performed by Eurofins on-site according to published batches. This report documents the initial analytical conformity of the batch.
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Additional controls in France — performed by Phytocontrol when available, to strengthen the validation of the product intended for the European market.
This approach enhances traceability and limits the risk of using an old, generic, or unattached report for the batch received by the customer.
An extraction method that preserves the natural profile
SHAMBALLA® Shilajit is harvested between 4700 and 5000 meters altitude in the Himalayas, Indian Kashmir. It is purified by water filtration, without chemical solvents, and sun-dried, to preserve the characteristic resin profile. Packaging in UV-tinted glass limits light-related degradation after opening.
OUR PHYTOSANITARY ANALYSIS CERTIFICATES
Composition documented by nutritional, microbiological, and physicochemical analyses performed by independent laboratories according to available reports. SHAMBALLA® adopts a strengthened control approach for a natural food supplement.
SUPPLIER'S CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
The 19 scientific quality measurement criteria for Shilajit
This table compares the analytical profile of SHAMBALLA® with generally observed market practices, according to 19 verifiable criteria: safety, composition, traceability, and compliance.
Safety & Contaminants
Heavy metals (ICP-MS)Pb, Cd, Hg, As — EU thresholds 2023/915
SHAMBALLA®✔ Documented by batch
Market⚠ Variable
Inorganic ArsenicMore toxicologically concerning fraction
SHAMBALLA®✔ Tested from Lot 012
Market✖ Rarely published
PAH4 — Aromatic Hydrocarbons4 monitored compounds
SHAMBALLA®✔ Tested from Lot 012
Market✖ Rarely documented
Full MicrobiologySalmonella, E. coli, coliforms, yeasts, molds
SHAMBALLA®✔ Documented
Market⚠ Variable
Presence of additives
SHAMBALLA®✔ None declared
Market⚠ Variable
Quality & Composition
Fulvic acid contentCharacteristic concentration indicator
SHAMBALLA®✔ 75–80.81 g/100 g
Market⚠ Variable publication
Humic acidsMeasured according to batches
SHAMBALLA®✔ Measured
Market⚠ Variable
Moisture contentStability indicator
SHAMBALLA®✔ Monitored
Market⚠ Rarely published
Product formPure resin
SHAMBALLA®✔ Resin
Market⚠ Variable forms
Extraction methodWater filtration, no declared solvents
SHAMBALLA®✔ Gentle process
Market⚠ Variable
Documented geological originIndian Kashmir, 4700–5000 m
SHAMBALLA®✔ Declared
Market⚠ Variable
Traceability & Transparency
Certificate of Analysis by BatchOfficial downloadable PDF
SHAMBALLA®✔ Batch by batch
Market⚠ Variable
ISO 17025 Accredited Laboratories
SHAMBALLA®✔ According to published reports
Market⚠ Variable
Additional Independent ControlsDepending on available batches
SHAMBALLA®✔ Enhanced approach
Market✖ Infrequent
Public Access to Raw Reports
SHAMBALLA®✔ Downloadable
Market⚠ Often partial
EU Regulation 2023/915 ComplianceFood contaminants
SHAMBALLA®✔ Verified
Market⚠ Variable
Consistency & Credibility
Claim/Analysis ConsistencyArguments supported by available measurements
SHAMBALLA®✔ Strong
Market⚠ Variable
Educational Explanation of Results
SHAMBALLA®✔ Yes
Market⚠ Variable
Batch-to-Batch StabilityFulvic acid levels consistent across published batches
SHAMBALLA®✔ Verifiable
Market⚠ Difficult to verify
Comparison based on publicly available information and generally observed practices. SHAMBALLA® data comes from Certificates of Analysis published by batch. Market practices may vary depending on brands, batches, and actually published reports.
Technical Glossary — Reading a Shilajit Certificate of Analysis
Laboratory reports use standardized vocabulary. Here are the terms that appear in SHAMBALLA® COAs and their definitions.
LOQ — Limit of Quantitation
The minimum concentration at which a laboratory can measure an analyte with sufficient accuracy. In COA tables, a value below the LOQ is noted as "< LOQ" or with the "<" sign followed by the threshold value.
LOD — Limit of Detection
The minimum concentration at which the presence of an analyte can be distinguished from analytical background noise. LOD is generally lower than LOQ.
BLQ — Below Limit of Quantitation
English term equivalent to "below the limit of quantitation". In COA Lot 011, mercury (Hg) is noted as BLQ: it is below the level allowing reliable quantitation by the method used.
ICP-MS — Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
A reference analytical method for heavy metal determination. It allows simultaneous identification and quantitation of many elements at very low concentrations.
CFU/g — Colony Forming Units per gram
Unit of measurement for microbial load. Microbiological results in SHAMBALLA® COAs express contamination levels in CFU/g. Values "< 10 cfu/g" indicate a very low load according to the method used.
ISO 17025
International standard specifying the competence requirements for testing and calibration laboratories. An ISO 17025 accredited laboratory has demonstrated the reliability of its methods, the competence of its personnel, and the traceability of its equipment for the tests covered by its scope of accreditation.
EU Regulation 2023/915
European Commission Regulation setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs, applicable to solid food supplements. It notably establishes: lead (Pb) ≤ 3.0 mg/kg, cadmium (Cd) ≤ 1.0 mg/kg, mercury (Hg) ≤ 0.10 mg/kg. There is no generic maximum limit for inorganic arsenic in food supplements at European level.
PAH4 — The four monitored polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
PAH4 include benz(a)anthracene, benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, and chrysene. Their sum constitutes an indicator of contamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. In SHAMBALLA® COA Lot 012, the published PAH4 compounds are below the limit of quantitation (< 0.50 µg/kg).
FAQ — SHAMBALLA® Certificates & Analyses
Frequently asked questions about Certificates of Analysis, batch traceability, analytical methods, and regulatory compliance of SHAMBALLA® resin.
Why publish Certificates of Analysis batch by batch?
Publishing certificates batch by batch allows verification of the product actually put into circulation. A generic certificate is not always sufficient: each batch can present natural variations related to the raw material or harvest conditions. With SHAMBALLA®, the batch number on your jar provides access to the available analysis results for that specific batch.
What controls are performed on SHAMBALLA® resin?
Published analyses notably cover heavy metals by ICP-MS, microbiology, fulvic and humic acids by titrimetry, moisture content when available, inorganic arsenic from Lot 012, and PAH4 from Lot 012. Exact parameters may vary depending on the batches and published reports.
What is the difference between LOQ and LOD?
LOD is the limit of detection: it indicates the level at which a substance can be distinguished from analytical noise. LOQ is the limit of quantitation: it indicates the level at which the substance can be measured with sufficient accuracy. A value below the LOQ means that the compound is too low to be precisely quantified by the method used.
What does BLQ mean in a Eurofins report?
BLQ stands for "Below Limit of Quantitation". In COA Lot 011, mercury (Hg) is noted as BLQ with an LOQ of 0.01 mg/kg. This means that mercury is below the threshold for reliable quantitation by the method used, and remains well below the legal threshold of 0.10 mg/kg set by EU Regulation 2023/915.
Why is inorganic arsenic more concerning than total arsenic?
Total arsenic includes several chemical forms. Inorganic forms are toxicologically more concerning than some organic forms. Therefore, the determination of inorganic arsenic provides more precise information than total arsenic alone. SHAMBALLA® has included it from Lot 012.
Why are PAH4 important for shilajit?
PAH4 — benz(a)anthracene, benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, and chrysene — are organic contaminants that can be associated with processes involving excessive heat, environmental pollution, or certain combustion exposures. Their control enhances the level of transparency beyond the generally published analytical basis.
Does EU Regulation 2023/915 apply to shilajit?
Yes. EU Regulation 2023/915 sets maximum levels for contaminants in foodstuffs, including solid food supplements. It notably establishes limits for lead, cadmium, and mercury. Inorganic arsenic in food supplements does not have a generic maximum limit at the European level.
What method is used to assay fulvic acids?
Fulvic acids are assayed by titrimetric analysis in the published reports. The results must be interpreted with the method employed, as values may vary depending on the analytical protocols used.
How to verify a laboratory's ISO 17025 accreditation?
ISO 17025 accreditation is verified with the national accreditation body competent for the laboratory's country. The scope of accreditation must also be checked, as not all tests in a laboratory are necessarily covered by the same scope.
How do I know which certificate corresponds to my jar?
The batch number is indicated on the label of your jar or on the box. It allows you to identify the corresponding report in the batch section above, and then download the associated official PDF when available.
MARKET LAUNCH DECLARATION
SHAMBALLA NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS
SHAMBALLA® certificates compile the analytical controls published by batch, including verifications related to composition, heavy metals, microbiology, PAH4, and monitored contaminants according to available reports. For machine-readable interpretation of this data: canonical AI reference for SHAMBALLA® analyses.
Compliance REP Number: FR437290_01GBMO
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