Ready to submit natural ingredients for testing?

Prepare the required sample size and containers

US$500 per sample disposal fee will be charged for excess chemicals and liquids with high petrochemical content. DO NOT send more than we require.

SAMPLE TYPE

Liquids with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), e.g. essential oils

Liquids with NO VOCs and have at least 10% carbon content

AMOUNT OF MATERIAL

1 mL / 1 cc (vial full, no headspace)

0.25 to 0.5 mL / 0.25 to 0.5 cc (vial ¼ – ½ full)

REQUIRED CONTAINER

1 mL glass micro-sample vial with a crimp top that has a Teflon-lined septum
Alternative: Screw-top vials with Teflon-lined septum lids

Other liquids

10 mL / 10 cc (vial half full)

20 mL glass vial with non-reactive cap liner made from silicone and teflon or some other chemically non-reactive material

Retail piece or applicable sub-sample, e.g. turmeric powder, vitamins

0.5 to 5 grams (MAX)

Please refer to this FAQ page for more information on our required containers for liquids with or without VOCs. You can also see examples here.

REMINDERS:

SDS Required – Chemicals must include SDS/MSDS. Email a copy to your Beta account manager or upload it to your online form.

Packing materials for vials – You may use coarse-grade vermiculite or other materials with paper-based filling. DO NOT USE vermiculite powder.

Packaging – Please send vials in sturdy boxes to protect them from breakage while in transit.

SGS Beta doesn’t accept samples with artificial isotopes. SGS Beta clients who submit samples with artificial/labeled/tracer Carbon-14 will be liable for the damage and clean-up costs as per our Terms and Conditions of Services.

Select a turnaround time then submit a form

How fast do you need the results?

Standard Service – results are reported in 7 business days or less

Priority Service – 4 business days or less

Fill out the correct submission form

Use our “Natural Ingredients” form.

Let us know if your samples have volatile components or carbonates. Discussion must be pursued prior to analysis to ensure accurate results.

Ship samples to the US or to one of our forwarding offices

See here our complete address and list of forwarding offices (UK, Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan)

Please select a shipping company that will take full responsibility to clear your parcel with US customs. SGS Beta is not responsible for the clearance or transportation costs of international shipments not sent through one of our forwarding offices.

Expect an email from SGS Beta confirming the safe arrival of your samples in Miami and the date your results will be ready. SGS Beta’s quoted turnaround time starts following the day your samples are received in Miami, excluding weekends.

If your samples arrive in the lab after our 3:00 PM EST cut-off time, they will be logged the next business day.

Please read our FAQ page for more information, e.g. de minimis shipping and customs declaration

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We offer standard and priority services for natural vs synthetic testing of various raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

Page last updated: November 2024