How to Read a Certificate of Analysis (COA)

A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a lab report from an independent testing facility. It tells you exactly whats in a CBD product — and just as importantly, whats not. Cannabinoid profile: Shows how much CBD and other cannabinoids are in the product. Numbers should match the label. THC levels: For hemp-derived CBD, THC must be under 0.3%. The COA will show the exact amount. Contaminant testing: Tests for pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants. You want to see ND (not detected) or pass across the board. The lab name and date: Make sure the COA is from a reputable, accredited lab and that its relatively recent. At The CBD Store, we keep COAs on file for every product we carry. Ask us to pull one up anytime.