{"id":3341,"date":"2026-10-12T08:06:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T08:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingen.saffrona.eu\/?page_id=3341"},"modified":"2026-10-12T08:06:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T08:06:24","slug":"saffron-laboratory-reports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-laboratory-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"Saffron Laboratory Reports: Batch Quality at Saffrona"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.sf-lab{max-width:1080px;margin:40px auto;color:#38313f;line-height:1.8}.sf-lab h1,.sf-lab h2{font-size:clamp(25px,3vw,38px);line-height:1.2;color:#35223d;margin:0 0 22px}.sf-lab h3{font-size:22px;color:#56346b;line-height:1.35}.sf-lab section{padding:38px 28px;scroll-margin-top:100px}.sf-lab .hero{padding:48px;background:#faf7f1;border-radius:24px}.sf-lab .kicker{color:#8b6630;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px}.sf-lab .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px}.sf-lab .card{border:1px solid #e7dfe9;padding:24px;border-radius:16px;background:white}.sf-lab .batch{background:#35223d;color:#f8f4fa;border-radius:24px}.sf-lab .batch h2,.sf-lab .batch h3{color:white}.sf-lab a{color:#68476e}.sf-lab .button{display:inline-block;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:8px;background:#e8c78e;color:#35223d;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;margin:8px 8px 8px 0}.sf-lab details{border-bottom:1px solid #e7dfe9;padding:18px 0}.sf-lab summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}.sf-lab details p{margin:14px 0 0}.sf-lab .metrics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px}.sf-lab .metrics strong{display:block;font-size:26px}.sf-lab a:focus-visible,.sf-lab summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #b58a43;outline-offset:4px}@media(max-width:700px){.sf-lab section{padding:28px 12px}.sf-lab .hero{padding:28px}.sf-lab .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sf-lab .metrics{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}<\/style><article class=\"sf-lab\"><section class=\"hero\"><p class=\"kicker\">Saffrona \u00b7 Quality documentation<\/p><h1>Saffron laboratory reports.<br>Understand the evidence.<\/h1><p>Saffron laboratory reports make a documented batch easier to understand: laboratory measurements, the scope of testing and the distinction between the laboratory assessment and Saffrona&#8217;s explanation.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"#batch\">Find the documented batch<\/a><a class=\"button\" href=\"#scope\">Understand the testing scope<\/a><p>Batch-specific \u00b7 Identifiable reports \u00b7 Clear interpretation<\/p><\/section><section id=\"batch\" class=\"batch\"><p class=\"kicker\">Documented batch<\/p><h2>L2025-01<\/h2><h3>Special Grade<\/h3><p>Eurofins assessed the tested sample as Special Grade under ISO 3632-1:2025, based on the analyses performed. Quality report <strong>AR-733-2025-00206306-02<\/strong> was updated on <strong>24 August 2026<\/strong>. An updated report date is distinct from the original testing date.<\/p><div class=\"metrics\"><div><strong>279 \u00b1 7<\/strong>Crocin<\/div><div><strong>104 \u00b1 3<\/strong>Picrocrocin<\/div><div><strong>30 \u00b1 3<\/strong>Safranal<\/div><div><strong>7.5 \u00b1 1.2%<\/strong>Moisture<\/div><\/div><p>The first three values are ISO test measurements, not percentages. Results refer to the submitted sample, rather than every individual retail pack.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-extra-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the public quality assessment<\/a><\/section><section><p class=\"kicker\">01 \/ Batch identification<\/p><h2>Which batch would you like to check?<\/h2><p>Look for the lot or batch number on your packaging. It connects the product with the named sample and its documentation. If you cannot find a number or have questions about the connection, use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact page<\/a>.<\/p><p>This overview currently identifies batch L2025-01. Results for an earlier sample should not be transferred to a new harvest or batch.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"scope\"><p class=\"kicker\">02 \/ Testing scope<\/p><h2>Three areas. Different conclusions.<\/h2><p>A quality measurement does not replace a residue analysis. Read each saffron laboratory report according to what was commissioned and actually tested.<\/p><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"card\"><h3>Colour, bitterness and aroma<\/h3><p>Crocin, picrocrocin, safranal and moisture are the quality parameters documented here. The classification is quoted with the laboratory&#8217;s assessment and the relevant batch.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card\"><h3>Specified residues<\/h3><p>Results relate to the commissioned analysis and its reporting limits. A result below a reporting limit does not automatically establish complete freedom from residues.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card\"><h3>Metals<\/h3><p>Read measurements such as arsenic, lead and cadmium together with their units, methods and laboratory assessment. Substances not included in an analysis should not be described as tested.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><section><p class=\"kicker\">03 \/ Reading a report<\/p><h2>Four details make the results traceable.<\/h2><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"card\"><h3>01 \u00b7 The batch<\/h3><p>The batch identifier connects the documentation with the named sample.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card\"><h3>02 \u00b7 The dates<\/h3><p>Distinguish the analysis date from a later report correction or update.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card\"><h3>03 \u00b7 Value and unit<\/h3><p>A measurement belongs with its method, unit and stated uncertainty.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card\"><h3>04 \u00b7 The assessment<\/h3><p>Interpret the outcome within the scope of the analyses performed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><p>Saffrona&#8217;s explanatory text and a laboratory&#8217;s own assessment have different roles. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-academy\/saffron-quality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">saffron quality guide<\/a> explains how to read these distinctions.<\/p><\/section><section><p class=\"kicker\">04 \/ Common questions<\/p><h2>Before drawing a conclusion.<\/h2><details><summary>Is every pack size tested separately?<\/summary><p>The reports concern submitted samples carrying a batch identifier, rather than every individual retail pack. A pack is connected to the documentation through its batch.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is the laboratory assessment ISO certification of Saffrona?<\/summary><p>No. The documents describe the assessment of the tested saffron sample. They are not an ISO certificate for the company or its management system.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Does laboratory testing mean organic or residue-free?<\/summary><p>No. A report shows the commissioned scope and the results. Organic certification, complete freedom from residues and health effects cannot be inferred from those results alone.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Do these results apply to the next harvest?<\/summary><p>No. A new harvest or batch needs its own identification and documentation.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Why can the report and analysis dates differ?<\/summary><p>A report may later be corrected or updated. This does not necessarily mean a new measurement took place.<\/p><\/details><\/section><section class=\"hero\"><p class=\"kicker\">Saffrona \u00b7 Make an informed choice<\/p><h2>Understand first. Then choose.<\/h2><p>Explore our saffron products or contact us about batch identification and business enquiries.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/buy-afghan-saffron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore saffron<\/a><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Saffrona<\/a><\/section><\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saffrona \u00b7 Quality documentation Saffron laboratory reports.Understand the evidence. 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