Lab-tested quality
At ASPRIVA, we leave nothing to chance: each of our products is tested in independent laboratories – and that means every single batch. Here, too, we are guided not by what is usual, but by what we believe to be right. Uncompromising quality requires uncompromising transparency. That is why meaningful laboratory reports are a matter of course for us. After all, it is our health that is at stake.
Why lab tests matter
Even in the EU, there is no general obligation for food supplements to be lab-tested for purity and safety before they are sold. Are there systematic controls? No. Random samples repeatedly show serious deficiencies. So make sure the laboratory tests are complete, otherwise the products are likely to contain some unwelcome surprises for you. Reputable manufacturers always have their products independently tested and publish the results for maximum transparency. That's exactly what we do at ASPRIVA.
Identify contaminants and avoid risks
Unfortunately, food contamination is no longer a rarity, even in organic products. It is therefore important to determine the level of contamination in order to minimize potential health risks. Residues of pesticides, plasticizers such as phthalates, heavy metals such as lead, glyphosate and other herbicides, mycotoxins and microbiological safety must be examined. Only a comprehensive analysis can ensure that a product is safe to consume.
Laboratory analyses of all batches
At ASPRIVA, we don't leave anything to chance: every one of our products is tested for purity and safety in independent laboratories, every batch from production. Why do we do this? Because as a responsible brand, there is simply no alternative. Unfortunately, many contaminants are almost impossible to avoid today; the only question is how much. Our goal: uncompromising quality and safety. We test our powders for these parameters:
→Pesticide residues
→Plasticizers (e.g. phthalates)
→Heavy metals (e.g. lead, mercury)
→Glyphosate and other herbicides
→Mycotoxins (mold toxins)
→Microbiological safety
Quality Starts with Sourcing
At ASPRIVA, quality begins with the careful selection of raw materials. Origin, purity and authenticity are checked before processing. This essential preliminary work ensures that external laboratory analyses do not bring any unpleasant surprises. Without this effort, the result would be a game of chance. But we prefer control to chance.
It is not the marketing department that has the final say, but our Scientific Advisory Board.
Production takes place in Germany. It is important for us to be closely involved in the production process.
Despite careful selection of raw materials, laboratory tests are essential to guarantee purity, safety and quality.
Frequently asked questions
Plant extracts contain natural compounds that can absorb impurities from cultivation, processing and storage. Also certified organic ingredients are affected, as they can be contaminated by soil, air or processing with heavy metals, mycotoxins or plasticizers. Therefore, more tests are necessary. In addition to heavy metals and germs, they must be tested for pesticides, plasticizers (e.g. from packaging), glyphosate, mycotoxins (mould poisons) and dioxins & PCBs (industrial pollutants) to ensure safety and purity.
Our VITAQ OMEGA3 1100 undergoes a wide range of quality parameters in independent laboratories to ensure it is safe to take as part of your longevity routine. These include heavy metals, microbiological safety, dioxins and PCBs, and freshness/oxidation. The effective omega-3 content per capsule has also been determined.
Our water-soluble ASPRIVA powders contain plant-based and natural extracts, not purely synthetic ingredients. Therefore, a comprehensive range of tests is essential. Independent laboratories test them for heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic), dioxins and PCBs (industrial pollutants), pesticides (chemical residues from agriculture), plasticizers (phthalates) from packaging, glyphosate (a commonly used pesticide), mycotoxins (mould poisons) and microbiological safety (germs, yeasts, mould). These analyses ensure a safe and unobjectionable regular intake.
Botanicals contain natural compounds that can absorb contaminants from cultivation, processing and storage. Therefore, more tests than only heavy metals are needed. Ingredients in organic quality are also affected, as they can be contaminated by soils, air or processing with heavy metals, mycotoxins or plasticizers. In addition to heavy metals and germs, they must be tested for pesticides, plasticizers (e.g. from packaging), glyphosate, mycotoxins (mould toxins) and dioxins & PCBs (industrial pollutants) to ensure safety and purity.
