Quality and documentation
Ask for the paperwork. Any manufacturer should show it.
Shilajit is sold on trust, and trust should be checkable. Here is what to ask a Shilajit manufacturer for, why it matters, and how we handle each item for brand owners.
01The checklist
Documents to ask for, and why.
This list works for any manufacturer, including us. We share the documents relevant to your format during onboarding. Ask for the list for your product in your brief.
| Document | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing licence | Shows the premises and the products or categories approved for them. Check that your product is covered. |
| Product specification | Defines what the product is: appearance, tests and limits. Without one, batches cannot be compared. |
| Test methods | A number without a method means little. This matters most for fulvic acid, where figures vary widely with the method used. |
| Heavy metals and microbial results | Shilajit is a mineral-rich natural material. Lead, arsenic, mercury and cadmium are the elements buyers usually ask about, along with microbial limits. |
| Batch records and release | Show that each batch was made and checked the same way, and let you trace a product back if a question arises. |
| Stability information | Supports the shelf life printed on your pack, especially for liquids. |
| Label review | The mandatory label particulars and the claims on your pack must follow the rules for your licence route. |
02On testing
Method matters more than the percentage.
You will see Shilajit sold on a single headline figure, usually fulvic acid. There is no single, widely accepted numeric standard that buyers can simply quote, and the figures in the market vary widely depending on the test method and on the form of the product.
That is why we think the useful question is "which method, and on which batch?" rather than "how much?". We put the test method into the specification and talk you through each result.
If you want to go deeper, read our guide: Fulvic acid on a Shilajit certificate of analysis.
03Licences and roles
Who holds which permission.
In India, Ayurvedic and Unani medicines are regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and its Rules, with licensing handled by the state licensing authority. Depending on how a product is made and sold, some permissions sit with the manufacturer and some with the brand owner.
We explain the route that applies to your product at the start, and we are happy to share relevant licence particulars with qualified enquiries. Rules are updated from time to time, so please confirm the current position with your own regulatory adviser.
04Claims
What we will not help with.
Advertising of Ayurvedic and Unani products is controlled by the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954. Claims about sexual capacity or performance, and claims to treat or cure listed diseases, are not allowed.
- We do not write disease claims or sexual-performance claims for any brand.
- We do not supply testimonials or clinical outcome statements.
- We do not print "100% pure", "best" or "guaranteed" on anything we make.
We review your label and copy before print, and tell you when a line has to change.
Want the checklist for your product?
Tell us the format and market, and we will confirm which documents apply.