Certificate of Analysis

CHONDROITIN SULFATE
(CHICKEN)


Lot No. SN-CCS-32702
Mfg. Date: Mar. 27, 2002
Exp. Date: Mar. 27, 2004

ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS RESULTS
Appearance White to light tan powder Conforms
Odor Characteristic Conforms
Assay 90.0 % Min. 90.05%
Loss on Drying 10 % Max. 3.0 %
Ph 5.5 – 7.5 Conforms
Protein 3.0 % Max. 2.80 %
Nitrogen 2.5 – 3.5 % 3.0 %
Chloride 1.0 % Max. < 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb) <10 ppm Max. Conforms
Arsenic <1 ppm Max. Conforms
Microbiology:
Total Plate Count <1,000 CFU/g Max. Conforms
Yeast / Mold <300 CFU/g Max. Conforms
E. Coli Negative Conforms
Salmonella Negative Conforms