What is Cannabis Testing?

One of the most prominent marketing features of your cannabis products is the testing completed on seeds and flowers to determine the amount of potency in a product. A cannabis test can look for the percentage of CBD or THC, depending on which is dominant in the product. Some cannabis testing can also determine the plant’s DNA and see where the strain is derived from. Once you have undergone cannabis testing, there are some other components that you need to keep in mind after testing and before you sell your products.

What is a Certificate of Analysis?

If you go through the process of having your cannabis products tested, then a certificate of analysis is recommended. Before you ship out your cannabis products, you should have a certificate of analysis provided that ensures the quality of the test and what was tested, verifying the results to be true and accurate.

The results are listed in the COA and outline any chemicals used when manufacturing the product that the consumer is purchasing. If there are state regulations regarding your cannabis products, the COA should also outline that those regulations have been met. Any DNA testing done on the seed or flower of the plant should also have those results outlined, since some consumers seek out their purchases through this information.

What is METRC?

In the cannabis industry, one of the partners for supply-chain shipping and commerce is METRC. With over 40 states partnering with METRC, this company provides real-time data to outline the shipping of cannabis products throughout North America. With the latest software and innovative databases, METRC ensures that all state regulations are met throughout the transportation process.

What is Seed-to-Sale Tracking?

Managing cannabis inventory from growers to manufacturers and retailers is done through the process known as seed-to-sale tracking. The purpose of seed-to-sale tracking is to manage regulations and ensure that consumers get pure quality products and an accurate reflection of what they purchase if buying online.

Seed-to-sale tracking allows the cannabis plant to remain legal, meeting all local and state requirements from when it is grown until it is sold and then developed into a different product for consumption, skincare, or other options. This tracking is managed through technology so that at each stage the plant makes, it is logged and can be traced down to the facility and where it was sold, if necessary.

Seed-to-sale tracking is also beneficial because it allows you to maintain an accurate inventory of products and strains of either THC-dominant or CBD-dominant products. Knowing what products are available will also streamline invoicing later when the time comes at each stage.

How Much Does it Cost to Get a Batch of Flowers Tested?

If you have a batch of cannabis flowers that need to be tested, you can expect to pay approximately $600 to $800 per pound. The prices are higher the further west, with Colorado being in the median. In many cases, these are dried flowers being tested so that you can get a larger batch tested per pound.

How Much Does it Cost to Get Cannabis Seeds Tested?

Having the cannabis seeds tested will come at a lower cost. By using one of the industry leaders, LeafWorks, you can expect to pay approximately $15 for the first 100 seeds. Depending on your many seeds, they can test them all at this rate. These cannabis seed tests utilize leading biomarkers for accurate testing.

At Cannabis Ninja, we strive to offer the leading resources available for our Cannabis community who may be interested in products, services, or even events.