Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: PLA-136F
Date: 01/07/2025
DEVIL’S CLAW POWDER
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Harpagophytum procumbens D.C. y/o Harpagophytum zeyheri Decne. |
| PART PLANT USED | Root |
| CULTIVATED / WILDLIFE | Wild |
| PROCEDURE COLLECTION | Manual |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Africa |
| DRY SYSTEM | In the shade |
| CATEGORY | Tubers, roots and their by-products |
| CODE | 009464-EN |
| SPECIES or CATEGORIES of ANIMAL | |
| APPEARANCE | Brown powder* |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| IDENTIFICACIÓN / IDENTIFICATION | ||
| TLC: harpagoside and fructose | Positive | Internal Method |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤12.0 % | Internal Method |
| FOREIGN MATTER | ≤2 % | Internal Method |
| TOTAL ASH | ≤10.0 % | Internal Method |
| STARCH | Absence | Internal Method |
| ASSAY: Harpagoside | ≥1.2% | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| LEAD | ≤5 ppm | Reg. (EC) No 2023/915 |
| CADMIUM | ≤1 ppm | Reg. (EC) No 2023/915 |
| MERCURY | ≤0.1 ppm | Reg. (EC) No 2023/915 |
Contaminants
Contaminants
Standard
Assay
| AFLATOXINS B1-B1,B2,G1,G2 | ≤2 ppb – ≤4 ppb | EP |
| BENZO(A)PYRENES | ≤10 ppb | Reg. (EC) No 2023/915 |
| PAH | ≤50 ppb | Reg. (EC) No 2023/915 |
| PA´s | ≤400 ppb | Reg. (EC) No 2023/915 |
| TROPANE ALKALOIDS | ≤25 ppb | Reg. (EC) No 2023/915 |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | ≤ 500 000 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| YEASTS AND MOULD | ≤ 50 000 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| ENTEROBACTERIAS | ≤ 10 000 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| ESCHERICHIA COLI | Absence//g | Internal Method |
| SALMONELLA | Absence/25/g | Internal Method |
Other informations
Use: Feed raw material.
Product according to the Reg. (EU) No 2022/1104 modified the Reg. (EU) No 68/2013.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Free Allergens product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Pesticides Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2023/915.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2020/2040.
Product is NOT treated with ETO.
Product is NOT tested on animals.
Dopants Substances free product conforms to the WADA List.
STORAGE: Store in tightly closed containers, in a cool, dark place, away from light.
Shelf life: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, and Eu. Ph.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product according to the Reg. (EU) No 2022/1104 modified the Reg. (EU) No 68/2013.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Free Allergens product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Pesticides Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2023/915.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2020/2040.
Product is NOT treated with ETO.
Product is NOT tested on animals.
Dopants Substances free product conforms to the WADA List.
STORAGE: Store in tightly closed containers, in a cool, dark place, away from light.
Shelf life: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, and Eu. Ph.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
*The technical data sheets are informative and may not be up-to-date. Please contact us for the latest version.
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