Third-Party Testing & Transparency

At Equil, third-party testing isn’t a marketing checkbox. It’s a core part of how we operate. Every batch of product is independently tested by accredited laboratories to verify safety, purity, and active compounds before it ever reaches customers. Below is a deeper look at what testing means - and how to read the reports yourself. If you are new to testing terminology, our glossary explains common supplement and lab terms. For Shilajit terms, click here. For 5-HTP terms, click here.
Why Supplements Are Batch Tested

Natural products come from soil, plants, oceans and mountains. That’s a good thing - but it also means variation exists between batches.

Unlike synthetic pharmaceuticals, natural ingredients can vary based on:

• Soil composition

• Rainfall and climate

• Harvest season

• Processing methods

• Natural mineral content of the environment

Batch testing ensures every production run meets strict safety and quality standards.

For example, our Shilajit is tested for heavy metals and active compounds on a batch-by-batch basis, not just once.

This ensures:

  • consistency between batches
  • safety for long-term use
  • verification of active compounds
  • protection against contamination

This is the gold standard in supplement quality.

This is one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition.

Trace metals are naturally present in the earth’s crust. Plants absorb minerals from soil and water as they grow.

This means tiny amounts of metals exist in:

  • vegetables
  • fruit
  • herbs
  • spices
  • seaweed

You consume trace minerals every day in normal food.

What matters is the amount.

Modern safety guidelines set extremely strict limits to ensure levels remain well below harmful thresholds.

Testing verifies that products fall safely within these limits.

Lab reports use scientific units to measure incredibly small quantities.

These sound intimidating - but they’re actually simple.

ppm = Parts Per Million

1 ppm = 1 drop in a bathtub of water.

ppb = Parts Per Billion

1 ppb = 1 drop in an Olympic swimming pool.

When you see numbers in ppm or ppb, you are looking at extremely tiny amounts.

For context:

  • 1 mg/kg = 1 ppm
  • 0.001 mg/kg = 1 ppb

So when a report shows values like:

• Lead: 0.06 mg/kg

• Mercury: <0.01 mg/kg

these represent minute trace amounts.

More definitions for 5-HTP can be found in our glossary - here

More definitions for Shilajit can be found in our other glossary - here

Third-party testing means an independent laboratory analyses the product.

The manufacturer cannot influence the results.

Our testing partners include internationally recognised laboratories such as:

  • Hill Labs (Hamilton)
  • Eurofins Analytical (global testing network)

These labs specialise in food, agriculture and pharmaceutical-grade testing.

Testing is conducted using advanced methods such as:

ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry)

A highly sensitive technique capable of detecting metals at extremely low concentrations.

This level of testing is far beyond what is required for most supplements.

Third party testing removes the possibility of bias.

The laboratory does not manufacture the product and does not benefit from the results. Their role is purely analytical.

This independence provides confidence in the accuracy of the data and ensures results can be trusted.

Independent testing is widely considered best practice in the global supplement industry.

Many companies test products but do not share the results publicly. Some don't test at all.

We believe customers deserve full transparency.

Publishing reports allows customers to:

  • See the results themselves
  • Understand the testing process
  • Compare products more confidently
  • Make informed decisions

Transparency builds long term trust and accountability.

Natural products always contain trace elements because they come from the earth. This is true of vegetables, herbs, spices and mineral rich foods.

Testing exists to ensure those levels remain extremely low and well within strict international safety limits.

Batch testing, independent laboratories and public reporting work together to create a transparent and trustworthy process.

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