Cannabis products are tested throughout the cannabis supply chain to assure quality. Test results establish key data points about the chemical makeup of the cannabis product that are a major component of the track and trace regulatory framework.
Testing is intended to increase public safety and reduce public harm, but test requirements vary widely across jurisdictions because jurisdictions have not agreed upon a standardized test. The principle regulatory purpose of testing is to identify potency, presence of contaminants, and existence of micro toxins.
In addition to the regulatory purpose of testing, commercial cannabis businesses may also rely on these test results and additional analysis to monitor the quality of the cannabis product, consistency of production methods, and compliance with cannabis regulations.