Review of the Certificate of Analysis: Cannabis Industry
Since the cannabis industry is highly regulated, there is a requirement that products be tested and certified before they can be distributed. The video below will give you an overview of the testing process:
INSTRUCTIONS
First, read the following:
How To Read A Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for Cannabis
How to Read CBD Certificate of Analysis Lab Results
How to Read a Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Next, review all of the following Certificate of Analysis forms:
CW22302S01 - Green Ghoul Download CW22302S01 - Green Ghoul[PDF, 198 kb]
CW22302S02 - The Monk Download CW22302S02 - The Monk[PDF, 223 kb]
CW22302S03 - Wings Download CW22302S03 - Wings[PDF, 224 kb]
CW22302S04 - Gold Potion Download CW22302S04 - Gold Potion[PDF, 225 kb]
CW22302S05 - Twist of Lime Download CW22302S05 - Twist of Lime[PDF, 196 kb]
CW22302S06 - The Seeker Download CW22302S06 - The Seeker[PDF, 223 kb]
CW22302S07 - Silver Burst Download CW22302S07 - Silver Burst[PDF, 225 kb]
ASSIGNMENT
Some of the samples that you reviewed above failed tests for various reasons. For this assignment, review each Certificate of Analysis form and determine which samples failed. Write a report that includes the following:
Which samples failed a microbial test?
Which samples failed a pesticide test?
Which samples passed all tests?
For each sample that failed a test, how might consumers be affected if the product reached them?
Analytical Laboratory Testing
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Analytical Laboratory Testing
Analytical laboratory testing in the cannabis industry is an important process that helps in ensuring that any cannabis that is produced with the intent to distribute is assessed for health safety. The sensitivity around cannabis testing has seen various regulations developed to ensure that every seller has a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for every sample of cannabis they sell. The analytical testing involves testing of the following samples; The Monk, Green Ghoul, Gold Potion, Wings, The Seeker, Twist of Lime and Silver Burst. The report captures an analysis of the CoA forms, with an assessment on the fitness of the samples based on their microbiology, existence pesticides and the effects of the failed products on consumers.
Samples that Failed the Microbial Test
Cannabis microbial testing is conducted to ensure that any microbiology component in the sample is detected. The CoA forms presents microbial tests through indicating the yeast, mold, coliform, E coli, pseudomonas and salmonella in the cannabis. It is a test that illustrates the availability and growth of fungi in the sample. The CoA forms indicates that Silver Burst, Twist of Lime and The Seeker failed the microbial test. The Seeker failed the microbial test for having high aerobic plate count (APC) and coliform levels. Twist of Lime failed since it had high APC, yeast and mold and pseudomonas levels. Silver Burst sample failed due to the high APC, yeast and mold and coliform levels. The high levels of microbi...