Why We Test Our Shilajit in New Zealand

TL;DR

  • Equil tests every batch of Shilajit in New Zealand before it reaches customers
  • NZ-based testing means accountability is local — results are subject to NZ standards and customer scrutiny
  • Testing in NZ rather than overseas means faster turnaround, lower risk of documentation gaps, and direct accountability to the NZ market
  • Every batch is tested for heavy metals, fulvic acid content, and purity before release
  • Results are published openly — not filed away. If a batch doesn't pass, it doesn't ship

Introduction

Many supplement brands test their products — or claim to. Fewer specify where that testing happens. And fewer still publish the results. Equil tests every batch of Shilajit in New Zealand, through an independent local laboratory, before a single tablet reaches a customer. This is a deliberate choice — not just a logistical convenience — and it matters more than most people realise.

What This Means

Testing a product in its country of sale creates a level of accountability that overseas testing doesn't. When Equil's Shilajit is tested in New Zealand, the results are subject to New Zealand's regulatory environment, interpretable by New Zealand consumers, and directly verifiable against NZ safety standards. There is no gap between where the product is tested and where it is sold.

For a product like Shilajit — which comes from mountain rock and carries a genuine heavy metal risk if not properly purified — this local testing accountability is meaningful protection for every customer.

How It Works

Each batch of Equil Shilajit follows the same process before release:

1. Batch received and quarantined: New stock is received in New Zealand and held before release.

2. Sample submitted to NZ independent laboratory: A representative sample from the batch is submitted to an accredited NZ laboratory for analysis.

3. Testing completed: The laboratory tests for heavy metals (lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium), fulvic acid content, mycotoxins, and microbial contamination.

4. Results reviewed: If results meet all safety and quality standards, the batch is released. If any parameter falls outside acceptable limits, the batch is not released.

5. Results published: Passing batch results are published at equil.co.nz/pages/analysis — openly accessible to every customer.

Key Points

  • NZ-based testing: Independent laboratory in New Zealand — not overseas documentation that customers can't easily verify
  • Every batch: Not a one-time certification — every new batch is tested before release
  • Published results: Results are openly available — not kept on file for regulatory purposes and unavailable to customers
  • No release without passing: Batches that don't meet standards are not shipped — the testing has real consequences
  • NZ standards: Testing is referenced against recognised safety standards applicable in the NZ market

Who This Is For

  • New Zealanders who want to know where and how their Shilajit is tested before they take it
  • People who have seen overseas brands claim testing without being able to verify it
  • Anyone who values local accountability over offshore promises

FAQs

Which laboratory does Equil use for NZ testing?

Visit equil.co.nz/pages/analysis to see the full testing details including the laboratory used for each batch. We believe in full transparency — the lab name, the batch details, and the results are all there.

Why does it matter that testing is done in NZ rather than overseas?

Overseas testing documentation can be difficult to verify — a Certificate of Analysis from an unfamiliar overseas lab cannot easily be independently confirmed by a NZ customer. NZ-based testing from a recognised local laboratory is directly verifiable and subject to the same regulatory environment our customers operate in. Accountability is local.

What happens if a batch fails testing?

It doesn't ship. This is the most important consequence of real testing — it has to mean something. If a batch doesn't meet our heavy metal or fulvic acid standards, it is not released to customers. This is not a hypothetical — it is the reason we test every batch, not just the first one.

Does Equil test the raw Shilajit as well as the finished product?

The finished product testing — performed in New Zealand — is the definitive safety and quality gate before customer release. This tests the actual product that customers receive, ensuring that the purification process has been effective and the finished tablets meet all standards.

How do I access Equil's test results?

Visit equil.co.nz/pages/analysis — no registration, no request required. Results are published openly for every customer to review before or after purchasing.

Summary

Testing in New Zealand — through an independent local laboratory, for every batch, with results published openly — is Equil's commitment to accountability in the NZ market. It is not a marketing claim or a one-time certification. It is a systematic process that every batch of Equil Shilajit goes through before it reaches a customer. Local testing means local accountability — the standard that New Zealand consumers deserve.

Considering Shilajit?

Equil's Shilajit is sourced from the Kumaon Himalayas, independently tested in New Zealand for heavy metals and fulvic acid content, stocked and shipped from Kerikeri by a small NZ family business — with no fillers or additives. Visit our Shilajit product page or read the Complete Guide to Shilajit to learn more.