01 / Lab & quality
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
A lab report listing a product’s tested contents.
02 / Definition
What is Certificate of Analysis (COA)?
A Certificate of Analysis, or COA, is a document issued by a testing laboratory that reports the measured contents of a cannabis product. It typically lists cannabinoid levels, terpene content and screening for contaminants such as pesticides or heavy metals. Reviewing a COA helps confirm that a product matches its label and meets quality checks.
03 / Related terms
See also
SANAS accreditation
South Africa’s official accreditation for testing labs.
Potency
How strong a product is, based on its cannabinoid content.
THC
The main intoxicating cannabinoid in cannabis, responsible for the “high”.
CBD
A non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis and hemp.
Terpene
Aromatic compounds that give cannabis its smell and flavour.