Quantity requirement per test, and suggested testing per the matrix below.

All results are reported on a Certificate of Analysis or CoA.

Did you know there could be potentially harmful heavy metals in the soil, and that could be absorbed by your hemp plants? An important first step to ensuring you are protecting your investment is checking the soil’s heavy metal levels. Hemp is known to act like a sponge and absorb any contaminants that might appear in your soil or water.

We understand quality is of the utmost importance to consumers in the CBD and marijuana market. Properly labeling and marketing quality metrics like dosage and ingredients can make a product stand out, as consumers find this information to be paramount in their decision-making process when purchasing a product. According to a study done by New Frontier Data, when asked about important purchasing factors, 77% of participants who happen to be consumers of CBD-infused products, stated lab testing results were a top factor.

ACT Laboratories can help dial in your processes and product formulation. We will ensure that manufactured products are made to specifications, and can provide a full-scope of tests to help market your product line.

Download PDF Instructions and Chain of Custody (CoC) Form
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1. Review Sample Size Requirements

   Your sample size must meet our minimum sample size requirements, which varies based on the type of test requested and the sample matrix being submitted. The following table lists the amount of sample needed for each test in grams/mL for solid/liquid samples. All potency tests on a flower will receive a complimentary moisture test. The moisture test will be factored into test results and results will be reported as dry weight. Dry flower material prior to sending for analysis.

   Minimum Amount Required for Analysis:

   Test	Soil	Flower	Concentrates & Extracts	Edibles & Infused Products
   Potency	-	2 g	1 g	1 g
   Terpenes	-	0.5 g	0.5 g	0.5 g
   Yeast & Mold	-	2 g	0.5 g	0.5 g
   Mycotoxins	-	0.5 g	0.5 g	0.5 g
   Pesticides	-	1 g	1 g	1 g
   Heavy Metals	5 g	2 g	2 g	2 g
   Residual Solvents	-	NA	0.5 g	0.5 g

    

2. Preparing your Samples
   • Use a gloved hand and sterilized tools when handling sample(s)
   • Dry plant material before shipping
   • Place samples in a leak-proof container
   • Each sample should be clearly labeled with:
   • Company Name / Farm Name
   • Sample Name

    

3. Chain of Custody Form

   The ACT LABORATORIES INC. Chain of Custody (CoC) form will help keep your samples organized and ensure that everything is processed in the most accurate manner possible. A copy of the CoC is available here: HEMP COC & INSTRUCTIONS.pdf.

   Please complete this form and include it with your shipment of samples.

4. Payment

   ACT LABORATORIES INC. requires a prepaid check to be included with the samples. Please make checks payable to ACT Laboratories.

5. Supporting Documentation

   It is best to send any supporting documentation that you may have with your samples. In the event that your package is selected for inspection, having any state or international cultivation/manufacturing licenses, or certificates of analysis will expedite the release of your package.

6. Package your Samples and Ship
   

   Ensuring sample integrity while in transit will be important to avoid any shipping or testing delays.

   • We recommend placing all packaged samples into a secondary container for shipping. A watertight/leak-proof container or sealable mylar envelope is ideal.
   • We recommend sealing all major seams of the shipping container with high quality packing tape in addition to the security sticker. If the package arrives at the or facility and appears to be altered, we will notify you and may request new samples to be sent.

   Enclose the following:

   • Supporting documentation: State or international cultivation/manufacturing licenses,or certificates of analysis
   • Completed Chain of Custody Form
   • A check made out to ACT Laboratories

    

7. Review your Results!

   Once we have received your samples and completed the analysis, we will report results through our Laboratory Information System (LIMS). You will receive a email notification that your Certificate of Analysis is available to view.