Blog

Lab Testing is just the start. We explore how science, regulatory shifts, and emerging compounds move the cannabis, hemp, kratom and mushroom industries into the future.

Search icon

Lab Testing

ACS Laboratory’s lab testing blogs explore how we analyze cannabis, hemp, mushrooms, and kratom products—from potency and terpenes to contaminants and shelf stability. These insights explain why each test type matters, how they impact consumer safety, and which ones brands must prioritize to stay compliant and competitive.

Understanding the Science Behind Product Testing

In a market driven by transparency and regulation, lab testing is more than a checkbox—it’s the foundation of trust. For brands, precise testing validates product claims, ensures legal compliance, and prevents costly recalls. Whether it’s verifying delta-9 THC levels in hemp beverages or detecting trace solvents in vapes, each test type serves a specific safety and regulatory function.

For consumers, lab testing provides assurance. A full-panel Certificate of Analysis (COA) can reveal what’s in a product—and what isn’t. Clean COAs help users avoid harmful substances like pesticides, mycotoxins, or heavy metals while confirming advertised potency.

Lab testing drives product integrity across the entire plant and fungi spectrum. ACS blogs in this category break down complex testing science into practical, readable insights that help brands and consumers alike make smarter decisions.