Nutraceutical Label Claims Verification | FSSAI 2016 | NABL Accredited
An unverified or under-strength claim on a health supplement label exposes the brand to FSSAI surveillance action under Section 53 of the FSS Act, marketplace delisting across Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Zepto, and BigBasket, and CCPA misleading-advertisement notices. Backed by the Arbro Group's unbroken NABL accreditation since 2003, Auriga Research delivers analytical label claims verification for every nutrient and active declared on your supplement label.
Label claim substantiation is governed by the FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, FSMP, Functional Food and Novel Food) Regulations 2016 together with the FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations 2020. Our scope spans water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins by HPLC, B12 and folate by microbiological assay, minerals by ICP-OES / ICP-MS, omega fatty acid profiles by GC-FID, amino acids by amino acid analyser, botanical actives (curcuminoids, withanolides, ginsenosides) by HPLC and LC-MS, and probiotic viable counts by selective media.
For nutrients claimed on the label, FSSAI requires an analytical floor of 80% of declared through shelf life — our reports include per-serving and per-dose figures formatted for direct paste into your CoA and label dossier.
Testing Parameters
Each parameter is mapped to its validated method so QA and labelling teams can match scope to declared label claims at a glance.
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and B-complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 folate, B7 biotin) by HPLC-UV / HPLC-DAD against pharmacopoeial standards.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin A (retinol, beta-carotene), D2/D3, E (tocopherols), K1/K2 by HPLC-UV / HPLC-FLD with saponification step for ester-form claims.
Vitamin B12 & Folate
Microbiological assay using Lactobacillus delbrueckii (B12) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus (folate) — required where HPLC sensitivity is below FSSAI claim thresholds.
Mineral Quantification
Calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese, selenium, chromium, and molybdenum by ICP-OES (mg-level) or ICP-MS (trace μg-level).
Omega Fatty Acid Profile
EPA, DHA, ALA, GLA, total omega-3 / 6 / 9 by GC-FID per AOAC 991.39. Required for fish oil, krill oil, flax oil, and chia-seed-derived supplements.
Amino Acid Profile
20 protein-bound and free amino acids by HPLC post-column ninhydrin or amino acid analyser — for BCAA, whey, plant-protein, and sports nutrition products.
Botanical Actives
Curcuminoids (curcumin, demethoxycurcumin), withanolides (ashwagandha), ginsenosides (Rg1, Rb1, Re), bacosides (brahmi), gymnemic acid by HPLC-UV / LC-MS.
Probiotic Viable Counts
Strain-specific colony counts (Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Bacillus, Saccharomyces) by selective media — supports CFU declaration on probiotic labels.
CoQ10 & Lipoic Acid
Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone, ubiquinol) and alpha-lipoic acid by HPLC-UV — for cardiovascular and antioxidant supplement claim verification.
Carotenoids & Lutein
Lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, astaxanthin, beta-carotene by HPLC-UV / HPLC-DAD for eye-health and antioxidant supplement claims.
Protein Content
Total protein by Kjeldahl (AOAC 928.08) or Lowry / BCA where Kjeldahl is unsuitable — supports whey and plant-protein label claims.
Choline, Inositol, Taurine
Choline, inositol, taurine, and L-carnitine by HPLC-ELSD / HPLC-UV — required where specialised actives are part of the label declaration.
How It Works
Get a Quote
Share your product type and the parameters you need tested. Your dedicated SPOC will confirm the testing scope, the applicable method, and the exact sample quantity required for your specific panel before you dispatch anything.
Send Your Sample
Dispatch your sample with a completed Test Request Form to the nearest Auriga lab. Each sample is individually bar coded and registered in YLIMS, Auriga's in-house Laboratory Information Management System, upon receipt. Testing begins within 24 hours of sample registration.
Testing and QA Review
Your sample is tested against the confirmed validated method by Auriga's scientific team. Every result passes through a formal internal QA review and sign-off before the report is generated.
Receive Your NABL Report
Your NABL-accredited test report is delivered digitally within the committed turnaround time. Reports carry Auriga's NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and are accepted by FSSAI under the Health Supplements Regulations 2016, BIS, and international buyers. You can track your sample status in real time through YLIMS at any point in the process.
Turnaround Time
| Panel | Standard TAT | Express |
|---|---|---|
| Single-claim panel (1 vitamin or 1 mineral) | 5–7 working days | 3 days |
| Multi-vitamin / multi-mineral panel (10–18 claims) | 10–14 working days | 7 days |
| Omega fatty acid profile (EPA / DHA / ALA) | 7–10 working days | Available |
| Amino acid profile (20 AAs) | 10–14 working days | On request |
| Botanical actives (curcumin, withanolides, ginsenosides) | 10–14 working days | Available |
| Full combined claim panel (vitamins + minerals + amino acids + probiotics) | 14–18 working days | On request |
Who Needs This Testing
- D2C health supplement and nutraceutical brands launching on Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Zepto, and BigBasket — all marketplaces now require analyst-verified claim data before listing.
- Nutraceutical manufacturers preparing FSSAI Form B nutraceutical licence applications and renewals under the Health Supplements Regulations 2016.
- Sports nutrition and weight-management brands needing BCAA, whey protein, and amino acid claim substantiation for label declarations.
- Omega-3, fish oil, and krill oil brands requiring EPA / DHA quantification by GC-FID against label claims (typically 60% omega-3 of total fatty acids).
- Ayurvedic and botanical-based supplement brands needing standardised actives (curcumin, withanolides, bacosides) at declared concentration through shelf life.
- Brand owners contesting a marketplace delisting, FSSAI surveillance finding, or distributor dispute with an NABL-accredited counter-report.
- Reformulators verifying that a recipe or supplier change still meets the label claim through stability (works alongside our stability testing service).
Why Auriga for Label Claims Verification
Unbroken NABL accreditation since 2003
Arbro Group has held NABL ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation continuously since 2003 — the audit trail FSSAI, marketplaces, and procurement teams look for.
Dual NABL + FSSAI notification
Reports carry evidentiary weight under the FSS Act 2006 Section 53 (Misleading Advertisement) for nutraceutical licence applications and marketplace listing reviews.
Label-ready output, not raw data
CoAs include per-serving and per-dose values formatted for direct paste into your label and Form B dossier — no separate formatting step on your side.
Full panel under one roof
Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, botanical actives, and probiotics — no partner-lab dependency, no sample-splitting delays across multiple labs.
Five regional labs
Delhi, Gurugram, Bangalore, Baddi, and Bahadurgarh — closer to your factory or warehouse means lower sample-courier risk and faster despatch.
Express service for launch deadlines
Time-critical claim panels available on express turnaround for marketplace launches, FSSAI deadlines, and surveillance response windows.