How to read the certificate of analysis of your CBD products

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Over time, the realization of many more studies on CBD has caused this substance to be legalized in many parts of the world and, as a result, the number of products containing cannabidiol has multiplied.

So, if you are a person who usually consumes CBD or you are interested in starting to consume it, you must always verify the quality of your best organic CBD oil products by reading the COA (Certificate of Analysis). So today we will be telling you much more about this essential document and how to read it.

What is the Certificate of Analysis?

The COA is a document that validates that a product has been analyzed by an external laboratory and the results of that analysis. These documents exist for a variety of items, but when it comes to CBD products, it is very crucial to review this document.



The purpose of inspecting a COA is to ensure that the product contains exactly what it claims. Because there are so many CBD products on the market, this is the most straightforward approach to ensure that you get what you paid for. ARVOR CBD products have a COA from a third-party testing lab, so you always know what you are getting

CBD products must contain less than 0.3 percent THC by weight to be legal. The simplest way to confirm this is to look at the document’s cannabis profile section. However, there are a few more reasons why these documents are crucial.

Why it is important to read COAs

It is of utmost importance to always read the certificates of analysis of products containing CBD, this is because many times CBD products sold online or in markets are mislabeled.

Sometimes these products even claim to have a specific amount of CBD when the actual amounts are somewhat different. This is where the COA comes in since it is the document that validates the amount of specific substance that a product may contain, so you must read it so that you are aware of what you are consuming.

How to read COAs

Reading COAs may not be the most fun thing to do, as they usually contain a lot of information. However, here are the important things to keep in mind about a COA.

Who performed the Certificate of Analysis? 

You should always verify that a third party performed the analysis to avoid conflicts of interest. If a company performs its analysis in-house, it is more difficult to trust its accuracy. Although laboratories may differ in format, this information usually appears in the upper corners of the product label.

Cannabinoid profile

The cannabinoid profile is the first section of the COA’s test results. This is one of the most significant sections of the paperwork because it is here that you verify the amount of CBD and THC in the product.

The amount of CBD in the product should correspond to the amount stated on the label. Total THC and total CBD are most commonly seen at the bottom of the cannabinoid profile, so acquaint yourself with that portion.

Terpene Profile

The terpene profile is the other section of the specific product COA test results. Terpenes are tiny, volatile chemicals found in a wide variety of plants. These chemicals are responsible for the cannabis plant’s distinctive odor.

Heavy metals

With CBD in particular it is very important to check the heavy metals section, as hemp is one of those plants that can absorb heavy metals from the environment around it. So that means that the COA is necessary so that companies can make sure that none of that has gotten into their CBD products.

Things to take into account when reading the COA

  • Make sure it does not contain too much THC, as for CBD to be legal it cannot contain more than 0.3% THC.
  • It is very important to make sure that the Certificate of Analysis reflects the CBD content advertised on the label of your product.
  • It is very important to make sure that the Certificate of Analysis reflects the CBD content advertised on your product label.

Conclusion

Although reading a COA may not be the easiest thing in the world, because it contains a lot of chemical information, it is necessary that when you are going to consume a product that contains CBD you can be sure that it contains what you have been promised. So it is always advisable to follow the steps by reading the COA and make sure you know what you are consuming.

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