Shilajit is a natural resin from the mountains, so it can pick up metals from the rock it forms in. That’s why we had our resin tested by an independent laboratory. Here are the results, in full.
What was tested
We tested batch 101 of our Himalayan shilajit resin for four heavy metals: lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury. These are the contaminants that matter most for shilajit and that EU law sets limits for in food supplements.
Who tested it
The test was carried out by Sekargas Hamilton in Klaipėda, Lithuania, a laboratory accredited under number AB 079.
- Report number: 495158/23/VIL
- Report date: 19 September 2023
- Batch: 101
The results
| Metal | Result (mg/kg) | EU maximum for food supplements (mg/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1.26 | 3.0 |
| Arsenic | 0.56 | No EU limit set |
| Cadmium | 0.029 | 1.0 |
| Mercury | 0.0047 | 0.10 |
EU limits are from Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
What the results mean
All four results are within EU limits for food supplements.
- Lead was 1.26 mg/kg, well under half the 3.0 mg/kg limit.
- Cadmium and mercury were a small fraction of their limits.
- Arsenic has no EU limit for food supplements. Our result was 0.56 mg/kg.
These figures are per kilogram of resin. A typical serving is about 100 mg, which is one ten-thousandth of a kilogram.
To learn more about heavy metals in shilajit and how to read a test report, see Shilajit and heavy metals on our sister site.
Download the report
Download the full lab report (PDF)
About batches
These results apply to the batch that was tested, batch 101. Natural resin varies from batch to batch, so one test can’t speak for every jar. Ask us for the report for your batch at info@hilasti.com.