Specification: 4% flavonoid

Assay: COA
 

Analysis Item	Specification	Result	Test Method
Active Ingredeints
Extract Ratio:	4:1	4:1
Physical Control
Identification	Positive	Complies	TLC
Appearance	Brown Fine powder	Complies	Visual
Odor	Characteristic	Complies	Organoleptic
Taste	Slightly Bitter	Complies	Organoleptic
Sieve Analysis	100% pass 80 mesh	Complies	80 Mesh Screen
Bulk Density	0.45~0.55g/ml	0.501g/ml
Loss on Drying	5%Max	3.25%	5g/105oC/2hrs
Sulphated Ash	5%Max	3.60%	2g/525oC/2hrs
Chemical Control
Solvents Resides	0.05% Max	Complies
Arsenic (As)	NMT 2.0ppm	Complies	As per JP
Cadmium(Cd)	NMT0.05ppm	Complies
Mercury (Hg)	NMT0.02ppm	Complies
Lead (Pb)	NMT2.0ppm	Complies
Heavy Metals	10ppm Max	Complies
Pesticides Residues	Complies with BP	Negative	Gas Chromatography
Microbiological Control
Total Plate Count	1000cfu/g Max	100cfu/g	As per WHO/PHARMA/92.559
Salmonella	Negative	Negative
Yeast & Mold	100cfu/g Max	10cfu/g
E.Coli	Negative	Negative	Rev.1/Pg49
Staphylococcus	Negative	Negative
Aflatoxins	Complies with USP	Complies	TLC
Packing and Storage
Packing	25kg/drum , Packing in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.
Storage	Store in a well-closed container away from moisture.
Shelf Life	2 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light.