Why Cannabis Testing is Important (and Which Tests You Should Consider)

With the rise of medical cannabis usage and the potential for recreational legalization in 2020, ensuring the quality of your cannabis is becoming more necessary every day. It is absolutely essential for patients to know for certain there are no contaminants or harmful chemicals present in their cannabis medication. And cannabis businesses should protect themselves by using an educated and reputable lab. Read on to learn why you should care and what PureLabs has to offer.

Why Should You Care About Cannabis Testing?

The biggest reason to test your cannabis is obviously for consumer safety. Cannabis is a newer product on the market. That means regulations are not always enforced and it can be hard for the consumer to know exactly what is in the product they purchase.

Cannabis comes from the ground, so any heavy metals or fertilizer can have an impact on the end product. The majority of these contaminants can be found through testing, which is why it is imperative to do so.

Another key argument in favor of the importance of cannabis testing is to ensure a high-quality product for your customers. When you depict high quality and product consistency but fail to run the appropriate tests your consumers will look elsewhere. By testing your cannabis products, you can actually provide the quality, potency, and other results in numerical values — backing up your claims of a high-quality product and supplier.

Finally, the importance of cannabis testing is paralleled by state’s regulations. Each state has different regulations as far as the standard and quality of cannabis sold within its borders. Ensure you pick a lab for testing that is aware of the complicated regulations and requirements for selling cannabis. If you have any questions about Oklahoma cannabis testing regulations, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Which Cannabis Tests are Necessary?

When you want to ensure the integrity and purity of your cannabis, we recommend the following tests.

Potency

In addition to legal requirements related to the amount of THC in cannabis and hemp products, consumers appreciate knowing the potency of the products they purchase. Our cannabis potency test determines how much THC and CBD is present in your cannabis product and allow you (and your clients) to better determine the medicinal and recreational benefits the strand provides.

Terpenoid Profile

Terpenoids are the part of the cannabis plant that gives it its unique aroma. Our testing allows you to know exactly which and how many terpenoids are found in your particular strain of cannabis.

Pesticides

This is one of the major tests we believe are crucially important in cannabis testing. All users want to know what they are putting in their bodies and want to make sure pesticides are not included! We test for 13 different pesticides and provide a full report upon completion.

Mycotoxins

If you or a loved one is considering cannabis and have an immune disorder, Mycotoxins could become a huge problem. That is why our testing is highly sophisticated, using a chromatographic testing technique – we want to educate you and your customers to the contents of your cannabis.

Microbial Testing

Microbials if found in your product could produce E.coli, salmonella or yeast — none of which make for a good experience. Our microbial testing gives you clear results that you can pass along to your consumer for their assurance that your product is of high quality.

Heavy Metals

As mentioned before, cannabis plants are found in the ground. That means there’s risk of contamination from fertilizers and heavy metals in the soil. Even if you know the plant has never touched ground soil, there is still a chance a fertilizing compound was used in the soil that was used to grow the plant.

Want more information on cannabis potency testing? Need to order one of our other cannabis tests for your business? If so, you’ve come to the right place. At PureLabs OKC we offer testing options that will fit both your needs and your budget. Contact us today for more information on how we can help!