Microbial Testing for Ayurvedic Products India | NABL

Auriga Research provides NABL-accredited microbial testing for Ayurvedic products covering total aerobic count, yeast and mould enumeration, pathogen absence testing, and aflatoxin analysis. Microbial contamination is a primary quality concern for herbal medicines, as botanical raw materials are inherently susceptible to microbial colonisation during cultivation, drying, and storage.

Our testing follows AYUSH GMP guidelines, Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India specifications, WHO guidelines for herbal medicines, and Indian Pharmacopoeia methods. We test raw herbs, extracts, churnas, asavas, arishtas, bhasmas, and finished Ayurvedic, Unani, and Siddha formulations for microbial quality and mycotoxin safety.

AYUSH manufacturing licences require batch-wise microbial testing as part of GMP compliance. Export markets including the EU and US apply strict microbial limits to herbal imports. Our rapid turnaround supports both quality release and regulatory submission timelines.

Testing Parameters

  • Total aerobic microbial count (TAMC) per IP/USP
  • Total yeast and mould count (TYMC)
  • E. coli absence testing
  • Salmonella absence testing
  • Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Bile-tolerant gram-negative bacteria
  • Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2 by LC-MS/MS
  • Ochratoxin A screening
  • AYUSH GMP microbial limits compliance
  • WHO herbal medicine microbial specifications

Turnaround Time

Total microbial count and yeast/mould testing take 5-7 business days. Pathogen absence testing takes 5-7 business days. Aflatoxin analysis takes 5-7 business days. Complete microbial quality panels take 7-10 business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What microbial limits apply to Ayurvedic products?
The AYUSH GMP guidelines and Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India specify microbial limits based on the route of administration. Oral products: total aerobic microbial count (TAMC) max 10,000 CFU/g (10^5 for crude herbs), total yeast and mould count (TYMC) max 100 CFU/g, absence of E. coli and Salmonella per gram. Topical products have stricter limits. WHO guidelines for herbal medicines provide similar specifications. Products exceeding these limits are considered unfit for use.
Why is aflatoxin testing important for herbal products?
Aflatoxins are carcinogenic mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus that contaminate improperly stored herbs, spices, and botanical raw materials. Warm, humid Indian storage conditions promote mould growth. The AYUSH guidelines specify aflatoxin B1 max 0.5 microgram/g and total aflatoxins (B1+B2+G1+G2) max 4 micrograms/kg. Testing by LC-MS/MS or ELISA detects contamination before products reach consumers.
How long does microbial testing for Ayurvedic products take?
Total aerobic microbial count and yeast/mould count take 5-7 business days. Pathogen absence testing (E. coli, Salmonella, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa) takes 5-7 business days. Aflatoxin testing by LC-MS/MS takes 5-7 business days. A complete microbial quality panel takes 7-10 business days.

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