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Product Testing

How to read a COA

Certificates of Analysis (COAs) outline actual test results of an actual lot of product.


INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN (COLUMNS):

Information about the lot (lot number, dates, ingredients)

Test types – what was determined to be appropriate tests to perform on this product type based on product, quality / food safety risk, & customer needs

Actual lab results – results of third-party lab testing, summarized on our own COA letterhead

Specification – limits that we’ve established for each test type based on quality & food safety risk and customer needs. Note: actual lab results should fall within limits of the specification

Test method – method used to perform the test, often a widely known method that could be reproduced at most knowledgeable laboratories

TESTING SECTIONS OF COAS (ROWS):

Profile – confirmation of CBD content and proof of low/non-detectable (ND) amounts of THC

Microbiological – freedom from harmful microorganisms

Chemical – freedom from common contaminants (solvents, pesticides, Prop65 heavy metals), and oil stability for shelf life purposes (AV & PV)

Organoleptic – confirmation of appearance and odor

Physical dosage – confirmation of quantity and format



COA Finder: Enter Lot Number printed on the bottom of your product's bottle 

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