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Stringent
Quality Control
Bliss Ayurveda in its quality policy has promised purity,
quality and adherence to the traditional texts which means
that you can be confident that you are getting the very best
in herbal formulations—a True Fusion of the Ancient and
Modern. Our statement logo “Silver leaf” surrounded by the
text “History for a Better Life” represents our mission to
join the precious ancient knowledge of Ayurveda and Vedic
Medicine with a history of 5000 years with modern scientific
research and parameters to improve the quality of life of a
common person.
Bliss Ayurveda’s 12 Steps of Quality Control:
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Collection of Herbs from Wild and natural sources
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Transport to Bliss Ayurveda Manufacturing Unit
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Sample taken and Herb Identification carried out
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Identified Sample sent for Quality Control Testing
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Cleaning, Washing and Grinding of Approved Herbs
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Extraction of Herb extracts in powder form and sent for
Quality Testing
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Approved Herbal extracts and Herbs taken for R&D sample
batch
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R & D Samples sent for QC testing both to Inhouse and
outside labs
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If samples Approved then main production batch taken
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Semifinished products tested in Inhouse labs for various
parameters
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Finished products again sent for Quality control testing
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If
approved then Final product ready for Consumption and Export
Procurement of Herbs:
Herbs are procured from wild sources or are either grown
organically or in a natural habitat. The herbs are procured at
the time of season when their quality and freshness is at its
peak. The main sources of herbs are vast Himalayan Mountain
and associated forests, Central India states of Madhya Pradesh
and Chhatisgarh, Northeastern part of India and Kerala.
We take herbs from Local farmers or collectors that meet the
Bliss Ayurveda standards of excellence for raw materials.
Bliss Ayurveda have started a special “Meet the Farmers
Program” under the expertise of prominent Vaidyas and Herbal
experts to encourage the farmers to do organic farming of
herbs of medicinal value, to meet the increasing demand.
General
Examination:
This includes physical examination of herbs using the senses
of sight, smell and touch by the Ayurvedic Herbs
Identification Experts and Vaidyas. Then they are all examined
using HPLC (High performance liquid chromatography) to
chemically identify and ensure the potency. Finally dried
herbs are subjected to tests in accordance with Ayurvedic
pharmacopoeia of India to reveal the solids, active
ingredients and ash contents present in the plants to check
whether they are within the recommended reference range.
Procurement of Standardized Herb extracts:
Bliss Ayurveda also use standardized herbal extracts so that
the consistency and therapeutic efficacy of the herbs are
maintained.
Examined and approved Herbs and Herb extracts are analyzed for
microbiological examination, pesticides contents and heavy
metals. Only if each batch of herbs meets our stringent
standards of high quality, we release them for further use.
Heavy Metals Analysis:
If you are taking Bliss Ayurveda’s Herbal Products, then there
is literally no need to worry about heavy metal contamination.
We follow our own strict standards to monitor ingredients,
processing and finished products. First each batch of herbs
is tested, and then each batch of finished product undergoes a
battery of tests in state-of-the-art Govt. approved testing
laboratories.
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Our products are tested for Heavy Metals like Lead, Cadmium,
Arsenic and Mercury. These tests are done by using ICP-MS
(Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry), one of the
most advanced and accurate instrument with minimum or no
interference of two metals. It can detect even the minutest
traces of Heavy Metals up to the level of Parts Per Billion
(PPB). In order to keep ourselves much ahead of market
standards we follow very stringent heavy metal limits.
Our limits are as follows:
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S.No. |
Heavy Metals |
Maximum Limit |
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1 |
Lead |
3.00 (PPM/Tablet) |
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2 |
Cadmium |
0.30 (PPM/Tablet) |
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3 |
Mercury |
0.50 (PPM/Tablet) |
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4 |
Arsenic |
1.00 (PPM/Tablet) |
Microbiological Analysis:
Every batch of herbs is subjected to microbiological testing
at different stages like Raw Herbs, R&D and semi finished and
finished products. The testing is done in our own well
equipped and certified laboratory. Test methods we use are in
accordance with IP (Indian Pharmacopoeia) and BP (British
Pharmacopoeia). We adhere to the microbiological standards
provided by European Pharmacopoeia.
We follow following maximum limits:
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S.No. |
Microbial Examination |
Maximum Limits |
Unit |
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1 |
Total viable count |
1
x 107 |
CFU / gram |
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2 |
Coliform 37oC |
1
x 103 |
per / gram |
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3 |
Coliform 44oC |
1
x 102 |
per / gram |
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4 |
Enterococcus |
1
x 104 |
per / gram |
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5 |
Staphylococcus aureus |
1
x 102 |
per / gram |
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6 |
Bacillus cereus |
1
x 103 |
per / gram |
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7 |
Clostridium perfringens |
1
x 102 |
per / gram |
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8 |
Moulds & Yeast |
1
x 103 |
per / gram |
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9 |
Salmonella |
Positive / Negative |
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Residual Pesticides Analysis:
Although we use only those herbs which are wildly crafted or
either grown organically or in a natural habitat even send our
herbs for residual pesticides like alpha and beta HCN, gamma
HCN, DDT and Lindan etc. This analysis is done by using GC-MS
(Gas chromatography- mass spectrometry), one of the most
sophisticated and advanced instrument to detect residual
pesticides.
Quality Certifications:
Bliss Ayurveda products are manufactured in a facility which
is equipped with some of the prominent and important
certificates for quality.

ISO 9001
ISO certification is the International standards for assessing
management, testing and manufacturing for production
companies. The ISO reviews targets twenty quality categories
including design control, production, storage, inspection and
testing procedures.
GMP
The Good Manufacturing Practices Certification is awarded for
manufacturing and delivering consistently effective, safe and
reliable products batch after batch.
HACCP
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points requires a close focus
on achieving step by step process quality at all stages of
production identified as critical points. The object is to
produce and deliver health hazard free (i.e. clinically safe)
products.
WHO-GMP
WHO has established detailed guidelines for the Good
Manufacturing Practice which ensures that the products are
consistently produced and controlled according to the quality
standards.
We are continuously making improvements to our systems and
procedures and our products are fully compliant with AYUSH standards. We firmly believe that we are well
ahead of the industry standards in Herbal Food Supplements
market.
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