WK85873 - New Guide for Standard Guide for Laboratory Certificates of Analysis (COA) in the Cannabis/Hemp Industry

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ASTM WK85873

New Guide for Standard Guide for Laboratory Certificates of Analysis (COA) in the Cannabis/Hemp Industry

1. Scope

This standard will cover the minimum information, data protection and design format for laboratory COAs produced for hemp/cannabis testing.

Keywords

COA; Cannabis; hemp; Laboratory; Testing

Rationale

Standardizing lab reports (COAs) with minimum information, data protection, design and format, will reduce lab reporting fraud, create a base expectation and understanding of the data and hold laboratories accountable for their transgressions, bolstering the trust in cannabis science and industry.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: D37.03

Committee: D37

Staff Manager: Jimmy Farrell

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 04-06-2023

Technical Contact: Jini Glaros

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