Can I request a list of herbal extracts with COA documentation?

If you are evaluating suppliers for dietary supplement, functional food, functional beverage, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical formulations, you have likely asked yourself: "Can I request a list of herbal extracts with COA documentation?" The short answer is yes. At Botaniex, a botanical extract manufacturer and supplier based in Changsha, China, we routinely share our extract lists and the supporting quality documents, including Certificates of Analysis (COA), with every serious buyer. This article explains what that list contains, what a COA actually tells you, and how to request documentation from a reliable source.

What a herbal extract list typically includes

A complete list of herbal extracts is more than a simple product name table. When Botaniex compiles this list for a customer, it is organized by category so you can quickly locate the right botanical extracts for your application:

• Standardized botanical extracts – powders and liquids standardized to defined active marker compounds, such as green tea catechins (EGCg), sage, turmeric, and ginkgo biloba.
• Functional mushroom extracts – including reishi, cordyceps, lion's mane, chaga, maitake, shiitake, and turkey tail polysaccharides.
• Natural food colors – anthocyanins, beetroot red, gardenia series, spirulina blue, paprika oleoresin, and other clean-label color ingredients.
• Proprietary herbal formulas – turnkey blends such as PassionViva, SlimVim, SomniPure, Blood Sugar Support, Immune Support, and Male Enhancement formulas.

Alongside the extract name, each line of the list includes the active compound and ratio, plant part used, available format (capsule, tablet, powder, granule, or liquid), and the specifications you can expect to see verified on the corresponding COA.

What a COA tells you about an extract

A Certificate of Analysis is the document that links a specific production batch to its test results. It is the most reliable way to confirm that what was delivered matches what was agreed. At Botaniex, a COA accompanies each batch and typically reports:

• Product identification – botanical name, plant part, extraction solvent, and extraction ratio or concentration.
• Active compound verification – the content of the standardized marker or active ingredient, reported as a percentage.
• Physical and chemical parameters – appearance, mesh size, loss on drying, heavy metals, and residual solvents.
• Microbial testing – total plate count, yeast and mold, and the absence of pathogens such as E. coli and Salmonella.
• Batch and method references – the batch number, production date, testing method, and the responsible quality authority's signature.

Why documented quality matters before you buy

Requesting documentation is not a formality. It helps you compare suppliers on an apples-to-apples basis, confirms that active content meets your label claim requirements, and protects your own brand against compliance and safety risks. A supplier that can produce batch-level COA documentation is also reflecting the strength of its quality system, from raw material authentication to in-process monitoring.

How Botaniex supports traceable sourcing

As a dedicated herbal extract supplier, Botaniex builds quality control directly into the process. Our R&D team, made up of researchers in phytochemistry, pharmacology, and traditional Chinese medicine, selects botanicals through a global sourcing network with botanical authentication and sustainability checks. Extraction uses water, alcohol, and supercritical CO2 methods, and every step from raw material intake through active compound verification and microbial testing is documented. This traceability is exactly what makes each batch's COA trustworthy.

Ready to request your list?

Yes, you can request a list of herbal extracts with COA documentation. Simply contact the Botaniex team with your target application and active ingredients, and we will send a tailored list of the botanical extracts that fit your needs, together with the relevant COA documents. Whether you need one standardized extract or a complete proprietary formula under your own label, documented quality comes standard. Reach out today, and we will get the materials to your inbox.