What is a COA

WHAT IS A CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS (COA)? A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document is issued by an accredited laboratory showing all the components of a CBD product including cannabinoids, terpenes, microbiological levels, and contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides or solvent residue. WHY IS A COA ESSENTIAL? Since the CBD industry lacks established quality standards, this has led to the emergence of products that have been incorrectly labeled and do not fit in with a buyer's needs. Customers have been duped into buying products which do not deliver to their promise. Every CBD manufacturer who is law-abiding must have a COA. HOW TO ACCESS A COA Every CBD product has a QR code on the label. Use your phone to scan the code and access the manufacturer's webpage and the product's COA. OTHER METHODS TO FIND COA You are encouraged to directly contact the company that produces your CBD brand for COA and any other information before making a purchase. This information can also be found online since most CBD companies have an online presence. You can also obtain COA information from third-party labs that accredit CBD producers. HOW TO READ A COA CBD products that have COA gives accurate information concerning their composition. You can tell when then the test was carried out, by who and who requested it. In case there is a dispute on a product, the Certificate of Analysis can help establish the correct position. COA test results are usually shown in: Milligrams (mg) of CBD in the full product Milligrams (mg) of CBD per milliliter (ml) Milligrams (mg) of CBD per gram (g) ZILM zelmlabs.com