The Cannabis Testing Lab Problem – Faking THC Levels to Get Business, What Regulators Get Wrong About Testing Weed

Lab testing primarily looks for THC and CBD strength and levels, residual pesticides, undesirable pollutants, and the presence of mycotoxins such as mold and mildew. Further tests can be conducted to determine terpene concentration, although they are not required. Each test necessitates the use of specialized equipment and methods, which must be carried out by specialists who have been thoroughly trained and licensed.