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How to read a lab report/COA (and common red flags)

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Mod_Nima

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Jan 21, 2026 11:03 am

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Post generic COA questions. We’ll create a “COA literacy” guide together.

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Jake

Jan 22, 2026 7:25 am

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A COA should say: what was tested, method, date, lab name, and how it ties to the batch. If it’s just a pretty PDF with no chain of custody, it’s marketing.

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Sam

Jan 22, 2026 7:51 am

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I’ve seen lab tested with zero actual numbers. Like… tested for what? That phrase is meaningless without details.

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Lena

Jan 22, 2026 9:21 am

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Also watch for mismatch: COA date from years ago, but the product claims “fresh.” Or no units, no detection limits, no signatures.

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