Understanding our quality standards and certification process
Comprehensive quality standards and certification programs for botanical products
SHAL is our new, transparent quality standard for herbs, plant components, and botanical products—built to reduce ambiguity in the market and raise trust across the value chain.
Applies to whole botanicals, cuts, powders, extracts, and finished products where plant‑derived actives are the core functional ingredients.
Clear, auditable grade bands with pass/fail thresholds for critical markers. Each label maps directly to analytical criteria—no marketing ambiguity.
Method files, control materials, and decision trees maintained by Suisse Lab with external peer review and revision control.
SHAL 408 is the next-generation, laboratory-based quality framework for Crocus sativus L. (saffron), ensuring identity, purity, potency, and integrity through advanced methods.
Unlike traditional methods that rely on UV-Vis spectroscopy and are prone to errors from overlapping peaks and synthetic colors, SHAL 408 uses multiple validated analytical techniques for accurate, reliable results. This creates confidence across farmers, traders, regulators, and consumers.
All certifications are issued as digitally verifiable documents (QR-code enabled), backed by lab data.
Download sample certificate (PNG)We maintain compliance with international standards and regulations
Exceeding Swiss pharmaceutical and food safety requirements
Full compliance with European Union botanical regulations
Meeting global quality and safety standards
Get started with our SHAL certification process. Contact us to discuss your specific needs and requirements.
