Cannabis glossary

Aflatoxins and ochratoxin are toxic compounds produced by certain moulds that can contaminate cannabis products.

A batch/lot is a specific quantity of cannabis produced under uniform conditions, identified for quality control and regulatory purposes.

A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is an official document verifying the contents and quality of a cannabis product based on lab testing.

Chain of custody refers to the process of tracking cannabis from production to sale, ensuring quality and compliance.

Coliforms/E. coli are bacteria commonly found in the environment, including soil, water, and the intestines of people and animals.

GC-MS : A laboratory technique used to identify and quantify compounds in cannabis through gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.

Definition: Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that can be toxic or harmful to health when found in cannabis products in high concentrations.

HPLC is a laboratory technique used to separate, identify, and quantify components in a mixture, commonly applied in cannabis testing for quality assurance.

Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) is a powerful analytical technique used to detect metals and several non-metals at low concentrations.

LC-MS/MS is an analytical technique used to identify and quantify compounds in cannabis products.

Definition: LOQ/LLOD refers to the lowest concentration of a substance that can be reliably quantified or detected in a lab test.

Microbial count (TPC): A measure of the number of microorganisms present in a cannabis sample, ensuring product safety and quality.

Moisture % refers to the water content present in cannabis, crucial for maintaining product quality and safety.

Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain types of moulds found in cannabis and other plant materials.

A pesticide panel is a lab test that screens cannabis products for harmful pesticide residues.

One-sentence definition: Potency testing determines the concentration of cannabinoids, like THC and CBD, in cannabis products.

Residual solvents are chemicals that may remain in cannabis products after the extraction process.

A retention sample is a portion of a cannabis product kept for future testing or validation.

A sampling plan is a strategy used in lab testing to determine the number of samples needed for reliable cannabis analysis.

Definition: Stability testing assesses how cannabis products maintain their quality over time under specific conditions.