Question 1

What is a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for cannabis?

Accepted Answer

A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is the third-party lab test report for a cannabis product. It confirms cannabinoid potency (THC%, CBD%, CBN%), terpene content, and safety screening for pesticides, heavy metals, and microbials. All legal cannabis in the US must pass COA testing before sale. BakedBot collects and makes COAs searchable from licensed dispensary menus.

Question 2

How do I read a cannabis lab result?

Accepted Answer

A cannabis lab result has four key sections: (1) Cannabinoid Potency — THC%, CBD%, and other cannabinoids as a percentage of weight; (2) Terpene Profile — aromatic compounds at percentage by weight; (3) Pesticide Screening — PASS/FAIL against state action limits; (4) Heavy Metals & Microbials — lead, arsenic, mercury, mold, and bacteria screening.

Question 3

Are dispensary products required to have lab tests?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In all US legal cannabis markets, products must be tested by an ISO-accredited third-party laboratory and pass safety screening before they can be legally sold at a dispensary. The COA should be available at the point of sale and the batch number on the product label should match the COA.

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