Last updated: 30 October 2026. Added an at-a-glance summary of the results. Results transcribed into text from the original certificates, which are reproduced in full below and remain unchanged.
At a glance: 11 reports below, all from Avon Food Lab (NABL TC-11151), issued between 3 April 2025 and 22 September 2026. Heavy metals, 7 reports: every result is within the FSSR 2011 limits printed on the reports. The highest quantified values are copper 2.36 mg/kg (batch KH0178801; limit 30 mg/kg), cadmium 1.32 mg/kg (batch KH0038001; limit 1.5 mg/kg), arsenic 0.27 mg/kg (batch KH0364201; limit 1.1 mg/kg) and lead 0.12 mg/kg (batch KH085870; limit 2.5 mg/kg); tin, mercury and methyl mercury were below the quantitation limit wherever tested. Microbiology, 4 reports: Salmonella and Listeria absent in 25 g in each; Enterobacteriaceae, aerobic plate count and yeast and mould below 10 cfu/g. None of these reports measures berberine or milk thistle content, so they do not verify the amount stated on the label.
These third-party reports record microbiological and heavy-metal results for samples of HealthyHey Berberine 95% with Milk Thistle submitted by HealthyHey Foods LLP. Every production batch is tested at an NABL-accredited lab; the reports below are the ones published for this product. Read each with its sample description, batch number, methods and limits. A laboratory report is evidence of the tests performed, not certification of every claim on the label.
Latest batch: KH003800, microbiology
Sample described as Berberine · Batch KH003800 · Avon Food Lab Pvt. Ltd. (NABL TC-11151) · Report AFLPL/260821006 · ULR TC1115126000021662F · Received 21 August 2026, issued 22 September 2026.
| Parameter | Result | Limit printed on report |
|---|---|---|
| Enterobacteriaceae | <10 cfu/g | m=1x102, M=1x103 |
| Salmonella | Absent per 25g | Absent |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Absent per 25g | Absent |
Enterobacteriaceae was below 10 cfu/g, and Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes were each absent in 25 g. The report records conformity with FSSR 2011. These results apply to batch KH003800. Its lab certificate is in the certificates list below.
Earlier batches
Batch KH0038001, heavy metals, issued September 2026
Sample described as Berberis-Berberine 95% with Milk Thistle · Batch KH0038001 · Avon Food Lab (NABL TC-11151) · Report AFLPL/260824027 · ULR TC1115126000020080F · Received 24 August 2026, issued 2 September 2026.
| Parameter | Result | Limit printed on report |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | BQL | 1.1 mg/kg Max |
| Copper | 0.43 mg/kg | 30.0 mg/kg Max |
| Cadmium | 1.32 mg/kg | 1.5 mg/kg Max |
| Tin | BQL | 250 mg/kg Max |
| Mercury | BQL | 1.0 mg/kg Max |
| Methyl Mercury | BQL | 0.25 mg/kg Max |
| Lead | BQL | 2.5 mg/kg Max |
Copper was quantified at 0.43 mg/kg and cadmium at 1.32 mg/kg, against a printed limit of 1.5 mg/kg; the other five parameters were below the method's quantitation limit. BQL means below the method's quantitation limit, not necessarily absent. The report records conformity with FSSR 2011 for the limits specified. These results apply to batch KH0038001. Its lab certificate is in the certificates list below.
Batch KH085870, heavy metals, issued July 2026
Sample described as Berberine, dark yellow coloured powder · Batch KH085870 · Avon Food Lab Pvt. Ltd. (NABL TC-11151) · Report AFLPL/260708017 · ULR TC1115126000016860F · Received 8 July 2026, tested 10–13 July 2026, issued 14 July 2026.
| Parameter | Result (mg/kg) | LOQ (mg/kg) | Limit printed on report (mg/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0.12 | 0.05 | 2.5 |
| Arsenic | 0.07 | 0.05 | 1.1 |
| Copper | 1.13 | 0.1 | 30.0 |
| Cadmium | 0.76 | 0.05 | 1.5 |
| Tin | BQL | 0.3 | 250 |
| Mercury | BQL | 0.05 | 1.0 |
| Methyl mercury | BQL | 0.1 | 0.25 |
The report records conformity with FSSR 2011 limits where specified. Lead, arsenic, copper and cadmium were quantified; they are not zero, and cadmium was about half its printed limit. BQL means below the method's quantitation limit, not necessarily absent. The limits above are transcribed from the report, not a new regulatory determination.
Batch KH0178802, heavy metals, issued April 2026
Sample described as Berberine · Batch KH0178802 · Avon Food Lab (NABL TC-11151) · Report AFLPL/260327020 · ULR TC1115126000008022F · Received 27 March 2026, issued 3 April 2026.
| Parameter | Result | Limit printed on report |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | BQL (LOQ 0.05 mg/kg) | 2.5 mg/kg max |
| Arsenic | BQL (LOQ 0.05 mg/kg) | 1.1 mg/kg max |
| Copper | 1.08 mg/kg | 30.0 mg/kg max |
| Cadmium | BQL (LOQ 0.05 mg/kg) | 1.5 mg/kg max |
| Tin | BQL (LOQ 0.3 mg/kg) | 250 mg/kg max |
| Mercury | BQL (LOQ 0.05 mg/kg) | 1.0 mg/kg max |
| Methyl Mercury | BQL (LOQ 0.1 mg/kg) | 0.25 mg/kg max |
Copper was measured at 1.08 mg/kg, below the limit printed on the report. Lead, arsenic, cadmium, tin, mercury and methyl mercury were below the method's quantitation limit. BQL means below the method's quantitation limit, not necessarily absent. The lab's remark states the sample conforms to FSSR 2011 for the limits wherever specified. These results apply to batch KH0178802.
Lab certificate for batch KH0178802, heavy metals (PDF)
Batch KH0178802, microbiology, issued April 2026
Sample described as Berberine 95% · Batch KH0178802 · Avon Food Lab (Pvt.) Ltd. (NABL TC-11151) · Report AFLPL/260327015 · ULR TC1115126000007827F · Received 27 March 2026, issued 3 April 2026.
| Parameter | Result | Limit printed on report |
|---|---|---|
| Enterobacteriaceae | <10 cfu/g | m=1x103, M=1x104 |
| Salmonella | Absent per 25g | Absent |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Absent per 25g | Absent |
Enterobacteriaceae was below 10 cfu/g, and Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes were each absent in 25 g. The report records conformity with FSSR 2011 for the limits specified. These results apply to batch KH0178802. Its lab certificate is in the certificates list below.
Batch KH0555701, microbiology, issued February 2026
Sample described as Berberine · Batch KH0555701 · Avon Food Lab Pvt. Ltd. (NABL TC-11151) · Report AFLPL/260130102 · ULR TC1115126000003890F · Received 30 January 2026, tested 30 January–4 February 2026, issued 14 February 2026.
| Parameter | Reported result | Limit printed on report |
|---|---|---|
| Enterobacteriaceae | <10 cfu/g | m = 1×10³ cfu/g, M = 1×10⁴ cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g | Absent |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Absent in 25 g | Absent |
Batch KH0364201, heavy metals, issued October 2025
Sample described as Berberis Aristata, dark yellow colored powder · Batch KH0364201 · Avon Food Lab (Pvt.) Ltd. (NABL TC-11151) · Report AFLPL/251013010 · ULR TC1115125000020270F · Received 13 October 2025, issued 27 October 2025.
| Parameter | Result | Limit printed on report |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | BQL | 2.5 mg/kg Max |
| Arsenic | 0.27 mg/kg | 1.1 mg/kg Max |
| Copper | 0.87 mg/kg | 30.0 mg/kg Max |
| Cadmium | 0.17 mg/kg | 1.5 mg/kg Max |
| Tin | BQL | 250 mg/kg Max |
| Mercury | BQL | 1.0 mg/kg Max |
| Methyl Mercury | BQL | 0.25 mg/kg Max |
Arsenic was quantified at 0.27 mg/kg, copper at 0.87 mg/kg and cadmium at 0.17 mg/kg; the other four parameters were below the method's quantitation limit. BQL means below the method's quantitation limit, not necessarily absent. The report records conformity with FSSR 2011 for the limits specified. These results apply to batch KH0364201. Its lab certificate is in the certificates list below.
Batch KH018801, microbiology, issued September 2025
Sample described as Berberis · Batch KH018801 · Avon Food Lab (Pvt.) Ltd. (NABL TC-11151) · Report AFLPL/250719062 · ULR TC1115125000017377F · Received 19 July 2025, issued 17 September 2025.
| Parameter | Result | Limit printed on report |
|---|---|---|
| Aerobic Plate Count | <10 cfu/g | m=1x106, M=1x107 |
| Yeast and Mold Count | <10 cfu/g | m=1x104, M=1x105 |
| Enterobacteriaceae | <10 cfu/g | m=1x103, M=1x104 |
| Salmonella | Absent per 25g | Absent |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Absent per 25g | Absent |
Aerobic plate count, yeast and mold count and Enterobacteriaceae were each below 10 cfu/g, and Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes were each absent in 25 g. The report records conformity with FSSR 2011. These results apply to batch KH018801. Its lab certificate is in the certificates list below.
Batch KH0178801, heavy metals, issued July 2025
Sample described as Berberis Arista, dark yellow colored powder · Batch KH0178801 · Avon Food Lab (Pvt.) Ltd. (NABL TC-11151) · Report AFLPL/250718008 · ULR TC1115125000013282F · Received 18 July 2025, issued 24 July 2025.
| Parameter | Result | Limit printed on report |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0.07 mg/kg | 2.5 mg/kg Max |
| Arsenic | 0.19 mg/kg | 1.1 mg/kg Max |
| Copper | 2.36 mg/kg | 30.0 mg/kg Max |
| Cadmium | BQL | 1.5 mg/kg Max |
| Tin | BQL | 250 mg/kg Max |
| Mercury | BQL | 1.0 mg/kg Max |
| Methyl Mercury | BQL | 0.25 mg/kg Max |
Lead was quantified at 0.07 mg/kg, arsenic at 0.19 mg/kg and copper at 2.36 mg/kg; the other four parameters were below the method's quantitation limit. BQL means below the method's quantitation limit, not necessarily absent. The report records conformity with FSSR 2011 for the limits specified. These results apply to batch KH0178801. Its lab certificate is in the certificates list below.
Batch KH0814101, heavy metals, issued May 2025
Sample described as Berberis Aristata, yellow colored powder · Batch KH0814101 · Avon Food Lab (Pvt.) Ltd. (NABL TC-11151) · Report AFLPL/250519029 · ULR TC1115125000009407F · Received 19 May 2025, issued 23 May 2025.
| Parameter | Result | Limit printed on report |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | BQL | 2.5 mg/kg Max |
| Arsenic | BQL | 1.1 mg/kg Max |
| Copper | BQL | 30.0 mg/kg Max |
| Cadmium | BQL | 1.5 mg/kg Max |
| Tin | BQL | 250 mg/kg Max |
| Mercury | BQL | 1.0 mg/kg Max |
| Methyl Mercury | BQL | 0.25 mg/kg Max |
All seven parameters were below the method's quantitation limit. BQL means below the method's quantitation limit, not necessarily absent. The report records conformity with FSSR 2011 for the limits specified. These results apply to batch KH0814101. Its lab certificate is in the certificates list below.
Batch KH2406912KH240373903, heavy metals, issued April 2025
Sample described as Berberis aristata, yellow colored powder · Batch KH2406912KH240373903 (printed as one string) · Avon Food Lab (Pvt.) Ltd. (NABL TC-11151) · Report AFLPL/250327014 · ULR TC1115125000005807F · Received 27 March 2025, issued 3 April 2025.
| Parameter | Result | Limit printed on report |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | BQL | 2.5 mg/kg Max |
| Arsenic | BQL | 1.1 mg/kg Max |
| Copper | BQL | 30.0 mg/kg Max |
| Cadmium | BQL | 1.5 mg/kg Max |
| Tin | BQL | 250 mg/kg Max |
| Mercury | BQL | 1.0 mg/kg Max |
| Methyl Mercury | BQL | 0.25 mg/kg Max |
All seven parameters were below the method's quantitation limit. BQL means below the method's quantitation limit, not necessarily absent. The report records conformity with FSSR 2011 for the limits specified. These results apply to the batch printed on this report. Its lab certificate is in the certificates list below.
Scope and limitations
- The laboratory tested samples submitted by HealthyHey; it did not draw them from retail stock.
- The reports cover different batches and dates; each result applies to its own batch.
- The reports on this page do not measure berberine or milk thistle content, so they do not verify the amount stated on the label.
- Passing the listed contaminant tests does not establish absence of every contaminant or suitability for every individual.
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