Product Testing

How to Read a COA

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

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

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