# Laboratory Testing RFQ — NBP Sports Nutrition (KSA Import)

**Subject:** Quote request — NBP sports nutrition testing (KSA import)

Dear Laboratory,

We require ISO 17025 testing of sports-nutrition powders and capsules for Saudi import. Please quote the scope below and confirm your accreditation and SFDA recognition.

**Samples:** 3 production batches × 3 SKUs (Creatine 400 g, ProWhey 5 lb, Extreme Mass Gainer). Two retail units per batch. We will ship [X] kg by courier with chain-of-custody documentation.

| Test | Method | Acceptance / output |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | Kjeldahl or Dumas, duplicate | g/100 g; % of label claim; method and LOQ |
| Amino acid profile | HPLC | Full profile; sum vs protein; flag glycine/taurine spikes |
| Creatine | HPLC | Purity ≥99.5%; creatinine and dicyandiamide |
| Caffeine | HPLC | mg per serving and per 100 g |
| Heavy metals | ICP-MS (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) | Result vs GSO/SFDA limit |
| Microbiology | TAMC, TYMC, *E. coli*, *Salmonella*, *S. aureus* | Result vs GSO 1016 / SFDA criteria |
| Melamine | LC-MS/MS | Result vs limit |
| Pesticides | GC-MS/MS / LC-MS/MS | Result vs GSO 382 (botanical SKUs) |
| Banned substances | WADA prohibited-list panel (SARMs, steroids, stimulants, diuretics) | None detected; panel list |
| Stability (optional) | 25 °C/60% RH and 40 °C/75% RH, 0/3/6/12/24 months | Assay, micro, appearance |

## Please confirm
1. ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation number and scope for each test.
2. Whether the lab is recognised by SFDA for food testing, and whether reports are accepted in Arabic and English.
3. Sample pickup/courier arrangements, turnaround time, and expedited option.
4. Price per test and per batch; total for the scope above.
5. Reporting format, raw data availability, uncertainty, LOQ, and re-test policy.
6. Whether you can issue a single consolidated report suitable for an SFDA registration file.

**Deliverable:** an ISO 17025 report per batch, plus a summary table comparing results to label and to GSO/SFDA limits.