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Understanding a CBD Oil Product COA,
AKA Independent Lab Result

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Confused When You Read a CBD Oil Product COA? Keep Reading, Help Just Arrived.

In the CBD Oil products world, the term COA is shorthand for Certificate of Analysis. What exactly is a COA? It is a document that gives you scientifically measured information about the CBD Oil product you’re about to put in or on your body.

Even a minimal COA tells you the amount of each type of phytocannabinoid* in the product.

Let’s say you’re on a CBD Oil Products e-commerce website. You’re looking at a specific product, but you want to know more about it, so you look for the corresponding COA.

Like most people, you’ll find the COA more or less incomprehensible. Because different vendors use different labs, there is no standard layout for a COA.

Because a legitimate CBD Oil Product COA is in PDF format, you can read, print, or download it. The COA should be on the corresponding CBD Oil product page, possibly under a tab labeled COA or lab results.

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In many cases, the COA might be on a completely different page and might be lumped in with all the other COAs. There’s a good chance that it will not be clearly labeled. Good luck finding the corresponding COA for a particular product. At groovyhempcompany.com, a CBD Oil product COA is on the corresponding product page.

Among other things, these results will tell you the % of THC in the product. For both Broad-spectrum and Isolates, the THC% should be ZERO. Not 0.0001%, but ZERO%. 

As an example, a professionally done COA will probably list at the top: the product type (e.g., gummies), the manufacturer, batch and sample information, and the collection and testing dates.

Further down the sheet, you see the amount and percentage of Δ9-THC (delta-9 THC),  Δ8-THC (delta-8 THC),  and CBD Oil in the sample information. For at least 95% of the people reading the COA, that is what they are looking for.

If you are concerned about Δ9-THC, it could be in two places: 

  • Near the top of the sheet, you see the amount and percentage of Δ9-THC and CBD Oil in the sample information. For at least 95% of the people reading the COA, that is what they are looking for.
  • Further down the sheet, it might be listed in a column with other cannabinoids (e.g., CBD, CBG, etc.).
  • Δ8-THC is generally found in the column listing the other cannabinoids. 

If this is supposed to be a THC-Free product, then the result will be Upper case ND or N/D, for none detected. In many cases, instead of the word Delta, it will have a small delta icon to the left of the “9” or “8”.

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Sound confusing? This is NOT by design, and it is not some weird, sinister conspiracy by the “Big Hemp Lobby”. I spent 3 years working in a clinical chemistry lab. I understand how lab people think.

It’s all science, scientific terms, and numbers to them. Do you want real boredom? Listen to a lab-nerd conversation about testing methodology. 

The rest of the COA might include a list of Terpenes, but I would not expect that to happen very often. More sophisticated COAs include pesticides, micro-organisms, mycotoxins, heavy metals, and solvents.

The beauty of a very thorough COA is that you can pick and choose. Many people will only want to see the percentage or amount of THC present in that particular product. Others may want to take a deeper dive.

A more complete COA produced by a reputable vendor functions as a confidence builder.

CBD Oil Product COA, Pro Tips for Buying CBD

People sometimes make the mistake of buying CBD Oil Products from a brick-and-mortar or online Big Box, Supermarket, or Gas Station. 

Why would you ever buy CBD Oil products from a Gas Station? It’s not like the cashier would hand you a CBD Oil Product COA to complete your purchase…

Good luck finding a web address with a link to a COA. Ordering your CBD online from Groovy Hemp Company is a much better approach. 

Quicker, cheaper, and easier. Way easier. 

Instead of settling for whatever is on a shelf, you get the CBD Oil Products you want. Those products will be delivered to your door, and you get real CBD Oil peace of mind. Why would you shop anywhere else? 

Groovy Hemp Company CBD Oil Products come in different serving sizes, strengths, and packaging configurations. It’s very easy to order exactly what you want and need. We’re open 24/7 so you can order from your computer, tablet, or cell phone anytime you want.

Groovy Hemp Company has something for everyone, and our CBD Online Marketplace is where to buy it. Tap or click to order today!

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Groovy Hemp Company and CBD Oil Product COA FAQs

CBD stands for Cannabidiol, one of many phytocannabinoids found in cannabis. Unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive. Additionally, independent research and consumer feedback demonstrate numerous benefits for human and pet health. In hemp, CBD Oil is found in a much higher concentration than any other cannabinoid.

CBD Oil works synergistically with your body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS) to supplement the naturally occurring cannabinoids in your system.

When your body absorbs CBD Oil, it improves the endocannabinoid system’s ability to promote a balanced internal environment (Homeostasis).

Consuming CBD Oil products can help you maintain a regular level of CBD Oil in your system, promoting optimal wellness.

CBD Oil Edibles include Gummies, Chocolates, Chewing Gum, Infused Drink Mixes, and Infused Drinks. CBD Oil Edibles can be either Full-spectrum or THC-free. They are also available as Water-soluble.

CBD Oil Edibles’ advantages include being easy to use and easy to store, and transport. The only real disadvantage is the low bioavailability of non-Water Soluble Edibles.

Full-spectrum CBD Oil contains trace amounts of other phytocannabinoids, including THC (less than 0.3%), and various terpenes (depending on the strain). All these organic compounds work synergistically, providing a theoretically fuller therapeutic effect than Broad-spectrum CBD Oil (THC-Free) or CBD Isolate (also THC-Free).

If a label says Full-spectrum CBD Oil but you have doubts, read the Independent Lab Results. That should be available on the vendor’s website. The lab results will show the percentages of phytocannabinoids present (or not present) in the formulation. For Delta 8 or Delta 9 THC, 0.3% or less should be the amount listed.

In Full-spectrum CBD (with THC), the Entourage Effect is a term used to describe how THC amplifies the therapeutic impact of a combination of a major cannabinoid (e.g., CBD or CBN), minor cannabinoids, Terpenes, and other organic compounds.

In THC-free CBD, the Entourage Effect is a term used to describe how a specific formulation amplifies the therapeutic impact of a combination of a major cannabinoid (e.g., CBD or CBN), minor cannabinoids, Terpenes, and other organic compounds.

THC-free CBD Oil means exactly what it says. It’s CBD Oil without any THC. There are two types of THC-free CBD Oil.  Broad-spectrum CBD Oil contains trace amounts of other phytocannabinoids except THC.

The strict interpretation of CBD Isolate is CBD Oil without any other phytocannabinoids, including THC. It also has no terpenes or any other organic compounds that might be found in Industrial Hemp, Pharmaceutical, or Food Grade Hemp

If a label says CBD Isolate or Broad-spectrum CBD, but you have doubts, read the COA (Independent Lab Results). This document should be available on the vendor’s website.

The lab results will show the percentages of phytocannabinoids present (or not present) in the formulation. More specifically, Delta 8 or Delta 9 THC should be listed as “ND” (for none detected).

If you can’t find a COA for the product you’re looking at, consider another brand or vendor. groovyhempcompany.com has a COA for every CBD product we provide.

Tap or click to read, print, or download “Understanding a CBD Oil Product COA, AKA Independent Lab Result”.

The abbreviation for a Certificate of Analysis is COA (AKA Independent Lab Results). You can find a COA on the individual product page under the tab marked Independent Lab Results.

Tap or click to read, print, or download “Understanding a CBD Oil Product COA, AKA Independent Lab Result”.

Groovy Hemp Company ships all of our CBD Oil products to all 50 states except Alabama. It is now illegal for e-commerce sites to sell CBD in Alabama. 

  • It is legal to sell and ship THC-free CBD to the other 49 states.
  • It is legal to sell and ship Full-spectrum CBD to only 45 states.
  • In California, Idaho, Alabama, and Tennessee, it is currently illegal for an e-commerce store to sell and ship ANY hemp-based product that is formulated with THC of any type.
  • That includes Full-spectrum CBD Oil products (less than 0.3% delta-9 THC but more than zero % THC). 
  • That means Groovy Hemp Company is NOT allowed to sell or ship Full-spectrum CBD Oil products to California, Idaho, Kansas, and Tennessee.
  • We are allowed to sell and ship THC-free CBD Oil products to those four states.
  • THC-free means 0.0% or N/D on the COA for delta-8 or delta-9 THC.
  • Tap or click if you do not know how to read a COA.

Because we are not physicians, Groovy Hemp Company is prohibited from diagnosing or prescribing anything. If you have a medical condition or are concerned that you might have a medical condition, make an appointment with your physician and keep that appointment. Do not go on the Internet and self-diagnose, and especially do not self-medicate.

Groovy Hemp Company does not provide any CBD Oil or Delta 8 THC products for children. We recommend that CBD Oil or Delta 8 THC products should not be given to children unless prescribed by a Physician.

Otherwise, keep ALL CBD Oil and Delta 8 THC products out of the reach of children, especially small children. We do check for age during the ordering process.

Tap or click to read our post on CBD Oil and Child Safety. 

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Groovy Hemp Company CBD Learning Center

Groovy Hemp Company provides a free information hub for people who want to learn more about hemp-based products, including YouTube videos, In-Depth Articles, FAQs, and a Glossary. 

Groovy Hemp Company provides a specific page with a collection of CBD-focused YouTube videos. Tap or click to visit our CBD YouTube page.

Or, you can tap or click Groovy Hemp Company YouTube Channel and subscribe. Many thanks!

And please take a few moments to stop by the recently relaunched Groovy Hemp Podcast page. You can also find Groovy Hemp Podcast on many podcast channels, including:

Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, iHeart Radio, Podchaser, Radio Public, Patreon, Amazon Music Podcasts, Pandora, and Deezer.

Our Google Web Stories help you learn more about how CBD Oil, CBG Oil, and CBDA Oil may reduce inflammation and encourage workout recovery after a tough day in the fitness center. They could also manage chronic stressors.

You can also learn how CBD oil might help you get quality sleep. Tap or click to experience our very Groovy Google Web Stories.

CBD Oil Product COA, The Big Wrap-up

As always, our goal is to educate the CBD Oil consumer so they can make better-informed buying decisions.

If you can’t find your answer on a CBD-related issue there, our email address is robb [at] groovyhempcompany [dot] com, or Tap or click to email us right now. We will respond within 24 hours.

Please don’t ask us for medical advice. We suggest you contact your physician.

Groovy Hemp Company is your CBD Online Marketplace. It is where to buy the best CBD Oil Products. Order Today!

Thank you for stopping by and reading CBD Oil Product COA. 

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Robb Auspitz is the founder and owner of Groovy Hemp Company. He has been involved with the CBD Oil industry for approximately five years as a business person, an active CBD Oil Consumer, and a CBD Oil Advocate.
Robb has a degree in biology and three years of experience working in a clinical chemistry lab. He has an extensive IT background, including custom software sales and support.

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  • Keep ALL CBD Oil, Delta 8, and Delta 9 Products out of the Reach of Children, Especially Small Children.
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