Cautionary Advisory: Selecting Safe Shilajit

When shopping for shilajit, purity and safety should always come first. Many raw or unprocessed shilajit products on the market can contain hazardous contaminants, heavy metals, or impurities. To protect your health, always choose shilajit that is lab tested for heavy metals and meets strict quality standards set by FDA, WHO, and other global regulatory authorities. Reputable brands provide authenticated heavy metal test reports and certificates of analysis so you know exactly what you’re consuming.

The best shilajit is carefully filtered to remove impurities, achieving a viscosity similar to honey in its purest form. Sun-drying Himalayan shilajit resin further enhances potency and purity, resulting in a dark golden color and strong aroma that are hallmarks of quality. Always look for shilajit resin with a smooth, thick consistency—a clear sign of thorough filtration and genuine Himalayan origin. Avoid products labeled as “raw shilajit,” “shilajit extract,” or “shilajit powder” if you want full-spectrum benefits, as these may lack essential minerals and natural compounds. When it comes to your wellness, only pure Himalayan shilajit resin can deliver the highest standard of safety and effectiveness.

Lab-Tested & Certified Shilajit

Purity Assurance for Every Batch

Properdex delivers only the purest Himalayan shilajit, guaranteed safe through strict lab testing and internationally recognized certifications. Every batch undergoes independent analysis to ensure heavy metal safety, authenticity, and unmatched quality—providing full transparency and peace of mind for your wellness journey.

Rigorous Lab Selection Criteria

Selecting the right laboratory for testing our products is a decision of paramount importance, reflecting our commitment to quality, safety, and trust. When considering a lab for the essential task of heavy metals testing in our Shilajit, several key factors guide our choice:

Accreditation and Recognition: We seek a laboratory whose capabilities are accredited by reputable organizations. This ensures that the lab adheres to the highest standards of testing accuracy and reliability.

Expertise and Experience: A lab with a wealth of experience and specialized expertise in the specific type of testing we require offers the assurance that our products are evaluated with the utmost competence.

Quality Control Measures: The laboratory must have stringent quality control procedures in place, ensuring that every test conducted is reliable, reproducible, and of the highest quality.

Technological Advancement: Utilizing a lab equipped with the latest technology and testing methodologies means that our products are subject to the most precise and advanced analysis available.

Customer Service and Communication: Open lines of communication and responsive customer service from the lab are crucial for timely updates and thorough understanding of test results.

After a comprehensive evaluation of various laboratories based on these criteria, our choice is Eurofins Lab. Eurofins stands out not only for meeting but exceeding these standards, recognized as the industry's leading laboratory for over 13 years according to surveys by the American Pharmaceutical Review. Their commitment to excellence in quality, safety, and customer satisfaction aligns with our values, ensuring that our Shilajit is free from heavy metals and safe for consumption. Choosing Eurofins is a testament to our dedication to providing a product you can trust.

Standard safety values for heavy metals in supplements, recommended by WHO, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and FDA, with permissible limits for lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury displayed

Standard for Heavy Metals

At Properdex, we prioritize your health and well-being. It's essential to understand the safety standards that keep your supplements, like our Shilajit, safe for consumption. The first image you'll see on our website presents the standard values for heavy metals, as recommended by leading global health authorities: the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the U.S. Food and Drug

Administration (FDA), and the World Health Organization (WHO). These organizations have established maximum limits for heavy metals in food products to protect public health. The limits are measured in parts per million (ppm), indicating the utmost concentration deemed safe. The standards are

  • Lead: 3 ppm - Maximum limit ⚠️
  • Cadmium: 0.3 ppm - Maximum limit ⚠️
  • Arsenic: 10 ppm - Maximum limit ⚠️
  • Mercury: 1 ppm - Maximum limit ⚠️

These values are calculcated in parts per million (ppm) units and denote maximum permissible limits for lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury. These limits are set to safeguard public health by mitigating the toxic effects that these elements. Adhering to these standards is essential for ensuring the safety of products like Shilajit, as they help prevent the exposure to harmful substances.

Lab report values of Properdex Shilajit showing safe levels of lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury, with certification logos from WHO, EU, and FDA, stating “99.40% safe to use.

Properdex Shilajit Value

The concentrations of heavy metals in Properdex Shilajit confirming its compliance with the safety standards set by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the World Health Organization (WHO). Our products are strictly far below the limits set by these bodies, ensuring it's safety to use.

Here's a breakdown of the concentrations listed and their significance:

Lead: 0.021 ppm = 99% Safe ✅

Cadmium: 0.004 ppm = 98.67% Safe ✅

Arsenic: 0.199 ppm = 98.01% Safe ✅

Mercury: 0.006 ppm = 99.4% Safe ✅

With these results, we confidently state that Properdex Shilajit is 99.40% safe to use, underscoring our commitment to offering you a product that is not only effective but also maintains a high safety profile. We understand the importance of peace of mind when it comes to what you consume, and we're proud to provide that assurance to all our customers. We proudly present the "Certificate of Analysis" and the "Analytical Report" from Eurofins, which detail the rigorous testing and exceptional purity of our Shilajit.

Why Purity & Lab Testing Matter

  • Shilajit purity ensures your supplement is free from harmful contaminants.
  • Lab tested shilajit means each batch is checked for heavy metals, pesticides, and toxins.
  • Certified and safe shilajit from Properdex gives you trust and full traceability.
  • Authenticity and purity guarantee you receive the maximum benefits—nothing added, nothing hidden.

Trusted Lab Reports: Eurofins & BVAQ

Properdex Himalayan shilajit is tested by world-leading laboratories—including Eurofins and BVAQ—for heavy metals, toxins, and authenticity. Eurofins: Internationally acclaimed for food and supplement testing; ensures compliance with FDA, EFSA, and WHO standards.

ACCORDING TO MULTIPLE SCIENTIFIC STUDIES, SHILAJIT NATURALLY CONTAINS 15% TO 65% FULVIC ACID. BEWARE OF PRODUCTS WITH ADDED FULVIC ACID THAT COULD SKEW RESULTS.

The Food Testing Laboratory

Trusted Lab Reports: BVAQ

The BVAQ Food Testing Laboratory (Bureau Veritas – Asure Quality) is a highly reputable facility located in Can Tho City, Vietnam. Known for its stringent testing protocols, BVAQ adheres to international standards to ensure the authenticity and quality of products. This laboratory's rigorous procedures and compliance with globally recognized methods underscore the reliability and trustworthiness of their test results. The primary objective of this lab test is to verify the safety and purity of Properdex Shilajit by identifying the presence of harmful substances. Specifically, the test checks for heavy metals, aflatoxins, and pesticides. By doing so, it ensures that the Shilajit is free from contaminants and safe for consumer use. The comprehensive testing includes multiple parameters to provide a thorough assessment of the product's quality. The test results from BVAQ confirm that Properdex Shilajit is free from various toxic contaminants. Heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury, and lead were either not detected or found in negligible amounts well below harmful levels. Additionally, the test showed no presence of aflatoxins and harmful pesticides like Lambda-cyhalothrin, Tefluthrin, Difenoconazole, Tebuconazole, and Trifloxystrobin. These findings assure that Properdex Shilajit meets stringent safety standards, providing consumers with a pure and safe product. The complete elimination of these harmful substances highlights the efficacy of the rigorous screening processes employed by Properdex to maintain high-quality standards.