Are your herbs lab tested?

Yes. All herbs and formulas we carry are lab tested for identity, heavy metals, and microbial safety before being offered for sale.

Do you offer practitioner or wholesale pricing?

Yes. Herbalists, acupuncturists, and other qualified practitioners may qualify for wholesale or bulk pricing. Contact us or visit our wholesale information page for details.

Are your herbs sulfur-free?

Yes. Our herbs are sulfur-free unless clearly noted otherwise. We prioritize clean processing and traditional preparation methods.

Where do you ship from?

All orders are processed and shipped from our facility in Washington State, USA. We offer domestic shipping and select international options.

Do you provide Certificates of Analysis (COAs)?

Yes. Certificates of Analysis (COAs) are available upon request for many of our herbs and formulas. Please contact us if you need documentation for a specific product batch.

What is a Certificate of Analysis (COA)?

A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document provided by a manufacturer or laboratory that lists specific testing and batch information for a product, such as identification and other quality results when available.

How do I request a COA for a product?

For many products, COAs are available upon request. Contact us through the Contact Us page and share the product name and size so we can help you.

What does GMP mean for herbal products?

GMP stands for Good Manufacturing Practice. GMP standards are designed to support consistent processes, clean handling environments, and documentation practices that help maintain product quality.

Are all products lab tested?

Many products we offer come from suppliers who use laboratory testing to help verify key quality characteristics. Testing details can vary by product and batch, and COAs may be available for many products upon request.

Our Quality: Lab Testing, Certificate Of Analysis, GMP Standards

Our Quality Commitment: Lab Testing, COAs, and GMP Standards

Quality, transparency, and trust are the foundation of everything we do at 1st Chinese Herbs. Since 1994, we have been committed to providing carefully sourced Chinese herbs while supporting our customers with clear information and dependable service.

This page explains our approach to quality, including our use of lab-tested products, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

Lab-Tested Chinese Herbs

Many of the herbs we offer come from suppliers who utilize independent laboratory testing to help verify important quality characteristics such as identity and purity.

Laboratory testing may include:

Botanical identity verification
Purity assessment
Quality evaluation
General safety screening

Working with suppliers who perform laboratory testing helps support product consistency and quality.

Certificates of Analysis (COA) Available

We believe transparency is essential.

For many products, Certificates of Analysis (COAs) are available upon request. A COA is a document provided by the manufacturer or laboratory that outlines specific testing information for a product batch.

A COA may include:

Botanical identification
Batch information
Quality testing results
Verification of product specifications

If you would like to request a COA for a product, please contact us:

Contact 1st Chinese Herbs

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) Standards

Many of our suppliers operate in facilities that follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

GMP standards are designed to help ensure products are:

Handled in clean environments
Processed using consistent procedures
Properly documented
Carefully managed for quality control

These standards support consistency and reliability in herbal products.

Our Careful Sourcing Process

In addition to supplier standards, we focus on sourcing herbs that meet our internal quality expectations.

Our sourcing approach includes:

Working with established herbal suppliers
Maintaining proper storage conditions
Careful packaging practices
Providing herbs suitable for traditional preparation methods

Our goal is to offer herbs customers can feel confident using.

Proper Storage and Handling

After herbs arrive at our facility, they are stored carefully to help maintain their natural characteristics.

This includes:

Clean storage areas
Protection from excess heat and moisture
Secure packaging
Proper inventory rotation

Proper storage helps preserve freshness and quality.

Transparency and Customer Confidence

We understand that customers want to know where their herbs come from and how they are handled.

That is why we are committed to:

Providing clear product information
Offering COAs when available
Working with quality-focused suppliers
Supporting customers with honest communication

Trusted Since 1994

For over 30 years, 1st Chinese Herbs has served customers seeking traditional Chinese herbs.

Customers choose us because of our:

Long history of service
Commitment to quality
Focus on transparency
Customer-first philosophy

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.