Compliance

Having strict standards requires adherence to testing methods that are validated and routinely audited, this ensures consumer safety and the highest quality products. Audits are an integral part of the licensing and ongoing regulatory compliance process for cannabinoid derived CBD products.

Testing and verification of cannabis-derived CBD is complex, and few labs are able to conduct these tests correctly, particularly with the lack of standardized methods. Ensuring the laboratory testing meets ISO 17025-2017 testing standard as well as validation of testing methods to AOAC, ICH and ASTM standards is critical. For example, testing of cannabis and hemp derived products, AOAC Official Method 2018.11 (Quantitation of Cannabinoids in Cannabis Dried Plant Materials, Concentrates, and Oils Liquid Chromatography–Diode Array Detection Technique with Optional Mass Spectrometric Detection, First Action 2018.11 or modification thereof.

Testing and verification of cannabis-derived CBD is complex, and few labs are able to conduct these tests correctly, particularly with the lack of standardized methods. Ensuring the laboratory testing meets ISO 17025-2017 testing standard as well as validation of testing methods to AOAC, ICH and ASTM standards is critical. For example, testing of cannabis and hemp derived products, AOAC Official Method 2018.11 (Quantitation of Cannabinoids in Cannabis Dried Plant Materials, Concentrates, and Oils Liquid Chromatography–Diode Array Detection Technique with Optional Mass Spectrometric Detection, First Action 2018.11 or modification thereof.

Why Certify with Auvece (AVC)?

Our mission is to partner with our clients with one main goal in mind: protecting and improving human health.

Why Audit?

Consumer demand and potential abuses are unique in this market, and thus warrant special attention to regulation of such products, and clear understanding of testing that supports label claims, with continuous monitoring of potential adulterants.

When in doubt, reach out to AVC - we are your partner to ensure laboratory testing is of high integrity and can be trusted.

From raw materials to final product, it is important to have rigorous testing requirements since cannabis and hemp derived products may contain the following contaminants:

  • Pesticide residues
  • Heavy metals
  • Residual Solvents
  • E. coli, Salmonella, Yeast and Mold
  • Mycotoxins
  • Filth and Foreign Material
  • Water Activity

In addition, the following require testing in order to meet basic quality standards:

  • Undeclared Ingredients
  • Raw material verification
  • Raw material and single ingredient finished goods testing of cannabis products to quantify CBD consistent with GMP’s
  • Label Claims- Quantities of ingredients that conflict with labeled amounts
  • THC at more than 0.3% by dry weight, confirmation of permissible levels of THC. (potency-cannabinoids)
  • Moisture

Standardized Certificate of Analysis

COA results must be accurate from a moral, legal, and safety perspective. When in doubt, reach out to AVC - we are your partner to ensure laboratory testing is of high integrity and can be trusted. We have designed a checklist for COA requirements which will confirm whether the manufactured product complies with regulatory requirements and meets customer expectations.

Standardized Certificate of Analysis

COA results must be accurate from a moral, legal, and safety perspective. When in doubt, reach out to AVC - we are your partner to ensure laboratory testing is of high integrity and can be trusted. We have designed a checklist for COA requirements which will confirm whether the manufactured product complies with regulatory requirements and meets customer expectations.

Find out more about the science behind our verification