Pesticide Residue Testing in Herbal Products India | NABL Accredited

Auriga Research provides NABL-accredited pesticide residue testing in herbal products using GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS for multi-residue screening of 200+ pesticides. Medicinal plants and botanical ingredients accumulate pesticide residues during cultivation, and these persist through drying, extraction, and formulation processes.

Our testing covers organochlorines (DDT, BHC, endosulfan), organophosphates (chlorpyrifos, malathion), pyrethroids, carbamates, neonicotinoids, and triazoles per WHO guidelines, European Pharmacopoeia 2.8.13, AYUSH specifications, and FSSAI nutraceutical requirements. Both raw herbs and finished formulations are tested.

India's herbal export market depends on pesticide-free certification. EU and US import authorities conduct routine surveillance testing, and non-compliant consignments face rejection and import alerts. Proactive testing at our NABL-accredited facility provides the documentation needed for uninterrupted market access.

Testing Parameters

Multi-residue screening — 200+ pesticides by GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS
Organochlorines: DDT, BHC, aldrin, dieldrin, endosulfan, HCB
Organophosphates: chlorpyrifos, malathion, diazinon, parathion
Pyrethroids: cypermethrin, deltamethrin, permethrin, bifenthrin
Carbamates: carbofuran, carbaryl, methomyl
Neonicotinoids: imidacloprid, acetamiprid, thiamethoxam
European Pharmacopoeia 2.8.13 pesticide panel
WHO herbal medicine pesticide residue guidelines
AYUSH and FSSAI nutraceutical compliance

Turnaround Time

Multi-residue pesticide screening (200+ compounds) takes 7-10 business days. Targeted panels take 5-7 business days. Complete EP 2.8.13 panels take 10-12 business days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is pesticide residue testing important for herbal products?

Medicinal plants are cultivated using pesticides to protect against insects, fungi, and weeds. Residues of organochlorines, organophosphates, pyrethroids, and carbamates persist in dried herbs, extracts, and finished formulations. The WHO, European Pharmacopoeia, and AYUSH guidelines set strict maximum residue limits (MRLs) for herbal medicines. Export consignments to the EU and US are routinely tested at port of entry, and non-compliant shipments are rejected.

What pesticide classes are tested in herbal products?

Testing covers organochlorines (DDT, BHC, aldrin, dieldrin, endosulfan), organophosphates (chlorpyrifos, malathion, diazinon), pyrethroids (cypermethrin, deltamethrin, permethrin), carbamates (carbofuran, carbaryl), and modern pesticides (neonicotinoids, triazoles). Multi-residue screening by GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS covers 200+ pesticides in a single analytical run. The European Pharmacopoeia Chapter 2.8.13 provides the reference method.

How long does pesticide residue testing for herbs take?

Multi-residue pesticide screening (200+ compounds) by GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS takes 7-10 business days. Targeted organochlorine or organophosphate panels take 5-7 business days. Complete pharmacopoeial pesticide panels per EP 2.8.13 take 10-12 business days.