Based on enterprise internal control standard Q/RXSW. Actual COA provided per batch upon request.
| Test Item | Result / Specification |
|---|---|
| Identification & Appearance | |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder or granule |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Chemical Assay | |
| Chondroitin Sulfate Assay (dried basis) | ≥ 90.0% |
| Sulfate Content | Complies with specification |
| Physical & Chemical Properties | |
| pH (1% solution) | 5.5 – 8.0 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 10.0% |
| Protein Content | ≤ 3.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | 20.0% – 30.0% |
| Heavy Metals | |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Arsenic (as As) | ≤ 2.0 ppm |
| Microbiological | |
| Total Aerobic Count | ≤ 1,000 CFU/g |
| Yeasts & Molds | ≤ 100 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Origin Declaration | |
| Animal Raw Material | None — 100% microbial fermentation |
| BSE / TSE Risk | Not applicable (no animal-derived input) |
| Allergens | No shellfish, no mammalian-derived materials |
| GMO Status | Non-GMO fermentation substrate |
| Packaging & Storage | |
| Packaging | 25 kg/drum (inner PE bag) |
| Storage Condition | Cool, dry, away from light, below 25°C |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
Produced entirely via microbial fermentation with no animal cartilage, shellfish, or mammalian-derived raw materials at any stage of the manufacturing process.
The complete absence of animal-derived inputs eliminates any BSE/TSE contamination risk — removing a key documentation burden for EU and pharmaceutical regulatory submissions.
Enables vegan product labeling and is free from shellfish allergens — supporting premium positioning in clean-label, vegan, and allergy-sensitive supplement markets.
Controlled fermentation parameters deliver highly consistent CS structure and assay values batch-to-batch — superior supply chain predictability versus animal-derived sources.
Fermentation-derived CS is positioned for EU Novel Food authorization — opening access to the EU supplement market for brands seeking an innovative, plant-based CS source.
Complete fermentation process documentation: substrate origin, microbial strain declaration, non-GMO certificate, and full production batch traceability.
The go-to CS source for brands developing vegan or plant-based joint health supplements — enables authentic vegan positioning without compromising on CS efficacy.
Free from shellfish and mammalian-derived materials — suitable for halal-framework products and consumers with shellfish allergies or mammalian protein sensitivities.
Ideal for premium supplement brands focused on clean-label, transparency, and non-animal sourcing — supports differentiated product positioning and premium pricing.
Under active development for EU Novel Food authorization and pharmaceutical applications where animal-free origin provides regulatory and safety documentation advantages.
EP gold standard source — preferred for pharmaceutical-grade and EU supplement markets.
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Learn More →Contact our team for batch COA, non-GMO declaration, fermentation process documentation, and pricing.