Who buys ashwagandha root extract & powder in Bologna
Buyer sectors in Bologna relevant to ashwagandha root extract & powder: cosmetics (Cosmoprof).
- Trade hub: CAAB (Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna) / FICO Eataly World
- Trade hub: Interporto Bologna (major intermodal hub)
- Trade hub: BolognaFiere (Cersaie, Cosmoprof, SANA organic)
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Ashwagandha Root Extract & Powder for Bologna buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Withanolides | 1.5%, 2.5%, 5% by HPLC, or higher by gravimetric method; state the method (typical) |
| Plant part | Root only (preferred for EU/US) or root + leaf (typical) |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5% (typical) |
| Mesh | 80 mesh (typical) |
| Heavy metals | Pb ≤ 3 ppm, Cd ≤ 1 ppm, As ≤ 2 ppm, Hg ≤ 0.1 ppm (typical buyer spec) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Clearing ashwagandha root extract & powder into Italy
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Border control & pre-notification | Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE | CHED in TRACES NT; entry via BCP |
| GMP & API written confirmation | EMA / national agencies | EU-GMP; Written Confirmation for APIs (issued by CDSCO) |
| Notification | DG GROW (Reg. 1223/2009) | CPNP notification; EU Responsible Person; PIF; safety assessment |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Bologna?
CAAB (Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna) / FICO Eataly World; Interporto Bologna (major intermodal hub); BolognaFiere (Cersaie, Cosmoprof, SANA organic).
Can you deliver ashwagandha root extract & powder door-to-door in Bologna?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Italy handles customs clearance.
Which Italy registration is needed?
Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); GMP & API written confirmation (EMA / national agencies).
HPLC or gravimetric - which withanolide figure should I ask for?
HPLC measures specific withanolides and gives lower numbers; gravimetric measures a broader fraction and gives higher numbers. Specify the method in the purchase order.
Root only or root and leaf?
Many EU and US buyers ask for root-only extracts, partly because of the Danish risk assessment. Leaf-containing extracts are cheaper.
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Ashwagandha Root Extract & Powder for Bologna: request a quote
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