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Kava Testing Policy - Australia Kava Shop
Kava Testing Policy: Australia Kava Shop is dedicated to supplying the Australian kava community with the highest quality noble kava. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through our strict testing policy: only noble kava that passes noble variety and microbial testing in its country of origin is shipped to Australia. This ensures that our customers receive authentic and safe kava products every time they order from us.
Unfortunately, Australian import regulations under the Phase 2 kava trial are NOT testing for noble variety kava. This means that the market will likely be flooded with “Tudei/2 day” and “wild” kava and “Makas” (re-used kava from kava bars). Unfortunately, these forms of kava have been proven to be detrimental to your health and are high in the DHM (5) kava lactone which can cause nausea and lethargy. This is the reason it is called “TuDei/2day” kava, as these effects last for up to 2 days. For more information on this we recommend reading HERE.
We rely on the colorimetric testing method conducted by the agriculture and biosecurity departments in Vanuatu and Fiji to determine the noble variety status of our kava products. Our strict acceptance criteria require that all imported kava must score between 0.2 to 0.92 on the colorimetric test. This range falls significantly below the maximum threshold of 1.1, ensuring that only true noble kava varieties are approved for shipment to Australia.
The colorimetric test results play a crucial role in differentiating noble kava from Tudei or wild varieties. Any kava product that registers a score above 0.92 on the colorimetric test is considered highly likely to be of the Tudei or wild variety. As a result, we adhere to our stringent quality standards by rejecting any kava import showing a test result exceeding 0.92, thus safeguarding the authenticity and purity of the noble kava we provide to our customers.
By relying on the expertise of the agriculture and biosecurity departments in Vanuatu and Fiji and the reliable colorimetric testing method, we ensure that only the finest noble kava varieties with scores falling within the specified range are selected for importation. This meticulous testing process underscores our commitment to delivering premium, authentic, and safe kava products to the Australian market.
We also perform microbial tests for all our kava prior to importation. This is done by the National Bureau of Standards from each country we import from. This make sure that our kava confirms to the Quality control methods for medicinal plant materials World Health Organization Geneva and is free of E.coli, mold, bacteria and other impurities.
Kava Testing Policy : The Kava Market in Australia is expected to mature over the next 12 months. Similar to the United States market, vendors who abide by strict kava testing policy quality control will future-proof their business. Kava drinkers will only put up with inferior vendors for a small amount of time. Australia Kava Shop are wanting to form an Australian Kava Association for vendors. The intent will be to have all members have their product range test for nobility certification in Australia. All Australian kava vendors who are interested, should contact us. Moreover, any kava drinkers interested in pursuing increased quality of kava are invited to also contact us.
Kava Testing Policy : Australia Kava Shop prioritizes quality by conducting rigorous noble variety and microbial testing on all kava imported to ensure that only authentic and safe products reach our customers, safeguarding their well-being.
Noble variety testing helps differentiate between genuine noble kava and lesser-quality Tudei or wild kava varieties, ensuring that only premium kava with favorable characteristics is selected for importation and distribution.
The colorimetric testing method, conducted by agricultural and biosecurity departments in Vanuatu and Fiji, plays a vital role in verifying the noble variety status of kava by establishing specific score ranges (0.2 to 0.92) that indicate genuine noble kava.
Excessive levels of DHM (5) kava lactone in Tudei or wild kava types can lead to adverse effects such as nausea and lethargy, which may persist for up to two days. Australia Kava Shop’s testing policy aims to prevent the distribution of such harmful kava products.
Kava Testing Policy: Yes, Australia Kava Shop performs microbial testing through the National Bureau of Standards in the respective countries of origin, ensuring that our kava adheres to global quality control standards and is free from harmful contaminants like E.coli, mold, and bacteria.
Australia Kava Shop is dedicated to elevating the kava market in Australia by advocating for quality standards and forming an Australian Kava Association for vendors. This initiative aims to establish a unified approach to testing and certifying kava products for enhanced quality and consumer trust.
