Herbalife AOAC Certification marks a groundbreaking achievement for Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF), a global leader in health and wellness. AOAC International—the global authority on analytical methods—has officially certified Herbalife’s proprietary technique for detecting anthraquinones (aloins) in aloe vera products. This includes aloin A, aloin B, and aloe-emodin, all of which are closely monitored in the botanical supplement industry for safety compliance.
This new recognition makes Herbalife the first in the world to receive AOAC approval for an aloe testing method. Developed by Herbalife scientists, the method was validated by eight independent labs using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Each lab tested six aloe vera samples across raw and finished products, confirming the method’s accuracy and system suitability.
“This AOAC validation is an important milestone for Herbalife and the entire industry,” said Gary Swanson, SVP of Global Quality. “It highlights our leadership in botanical safety and innovation.”
Dr. Katerina Mastovska, AOAC’s Chief Science Officer, affirmed:
“This globally accepted method will strengthen safety and quality benchmarks for botanical ingredients across the world.”
Herbalife’s method is now designated AOAC 2016.09 Official Final Action Method.
Herbalife goes beyond typical supplier certifications by using proton nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometry—a high-level tool for verifying molecular structure and product authenticity. This ensures aloe purity from the raw stage to the final product.
The company also operates under its “Seed to Feed” program, which includes:
Ingredient traceability
ISO 17025-accredited internal lab testing
GMP compliance
NSF International certifications
This system ensures each Herbalife product is safe, effective, and consistent across 90+ markets.
With over 45 years of aloe research, Herbalife holds five patents and three published studies focused on aloe extraction and formulation. The AOAC-certified method has also been featured in the Journal of AOAC International
Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) is a premier global wellness brand offering science-backed nutritional products. Since 1980, it has empowered millions to embrace healthier lifestyles with the support of independent distributors across more than 90 countries. Learn more at herbalife.com.
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