COA
Category: Regulatory · Level: Beginner
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document from an accredited laboratory confirming the composition, potency, and safety of a cannabis product.
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a quality document issued by a third-party, accredited testing laboratory confirming that a cannabis product has been tested and meets specified standards. COAs typically include cannabinoid potency panels (THC, CBD, and minor cannabinoids), terpene profiles, residual solvent testing, pesticide screening, microbial contamination tests (mold, bacteria), heavy metal analysis, and moisture content. In regulated cannabis markets, COAs are mandatory and must be made available to consumers. Accessing and interpreting COAs is essential for compliance officers, dispensary operators, pharmacists, and informed consumers.
Also known as
Certificate of Analysis, Lab report, Test certificate
Usage
- Medical
- Legal
- Industrial
Related terms
- Compliance — Cannabis compliance refers to adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and standards governing the production, testing, distribution, and sale of cannabis.
- GMP — Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is a quality assurance framework mandated by regulatory agencies for the production of pharmaceutical, food, and cannabis products.
- Potency — Potency in cannabis refers to the concentration of cannabinoids, particularly THC, typically expressed as a percentage of dry weight.
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