Potency Analysis

Potency testing is a critical test for manufacturers and consumers alike. Potency testing measures the medicinal strength or efficacy of cannabinoids in cannabis and hemp plants and products. It’s important as a producer to understand the plant or product’s potency to confirm the desired effect or intensity to be reached. Our potency tests can measure the presence and quantity of 15 different cannabinoids in a sample. Our lab can test flowers, stems, as well as any cannabis or hemp product. We can also confirm the potency of these products.

As cannabis laws evolve depending on the state, cannabis potency testing must be done on products before distributing them to the public. Depending on each state, law standards are in place that restricts the potency of cannabis products. These standards are especially relevant to CBD or hemp extract products. Lab results that do not meet the required state standards cannot be legally distributed to consumers.

Potency testing provides proven lab results that cannabis products are safe for human consumption. It also offers transparency on the potency of the products, which benefits the patients and the manufacturers. Consumers desire to know the potency of the products they wish to use, and manufacturers strive to provide a consistent consumer experience. In addition, identifying specific cannabinoids allows manufacturers to have confidence in the products they offer, especially for those consumers who wish to avoid any psychoactive effects, such as those who seek CBD or hemp extract products.

Because of the porous nature of the cannabis plant, it’s common for it to absorb things from its environment. This can be positive like nutrients or harmful like pesticides. Potency testing is another way to ensure that the products have not absorbed anything that could be hazardous to consume. Testing can determine if toxic substances such as fungus or molds are present in the plant or products that could harm someone’s health.