How Hemp Is Tested and Verified: Understanding Certificates of Analysis
Quality verification is a critical part of the hemp supply chain. For licensed buyers, processors, and international partners, it is essential to know that hemp has been properly tested, documented, and verified prior to distribution. One of the most important tools used to confirm product quality and compliance is the Certificate of Analysis, commonly referred to as a COA.
A COA provides an objective, third-party assessment of a hemp batch, ensuring transparency and confidence in the product’s composition and compliance.
What Is a Certificate of Analysis (COA)?
A Certificate of Analysis is a laboratory report that provides detailed information about the chemical profile and safety of a hemp sample. These tests are performed by licensed, independent laboratories using standardized analytical methods.
Each COA is specific to an individual batch or lot, allowing full traceability from cultivation through distribution.
COAs help verify that hemp meets regulatory requirements and partner specifications.
What a COA Typically Includes
A comprehensive COA provides detailed insight into the composition and safety of the hemp. Common data included in a COA may include:
Cannabinoid profile, including CBD, THCa, and total THC levels
Confirmation that THC levels fall within legal limits
Screening for contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial impurities
Batch identification and sample tracking information
Laboratory testing date and verification
This information allows buyers to confirm both compliance and product consistency.
Why COAs Are Essential for Buyers and Partners
COAs serve as an objective verification of product quality. For wholesale buyers, manufacturers, and international partners, this documentation provides assurance that the hemp has been tested and meets expected standards.
COAs support:
Product transparency
Compliance verification
Supply chain traceability
Quality consistency across batches
Buyer confidence in product origin and composition
This level of documentation is especially important in regulated and international markets.
Supporting Compliance and Transparency
Testing and documentation play an essential role in maintaining a compliant and reliable hemp supply chain. Properly documented batches allow partners to track product origin and verify compliance with applicable requirements.
Independent laboratory testing ensures that product information is accurate and verified by a neutral third party.
Our Commitment to Verified Quality
At Oregon Ag Services, every batch of hemp is handled with careful attention to documentation and traceability. We work with licensed laboratories to ensure that product testing is completed and recorded, providing partners with transparent and verifiable information.
This commitment to testing and verification allows us to supply hemp that meets the expectations of domestic and international partners who require consistency, compliance, and confidence in their supply.
