Testing
What Is a Certificate of Analysis for CBD?
A Certificate of Analysis is the receipt behind a CBD label. Here's what one contains, how to match it to a product and what to look for.
Elena Mercer · 10 min read
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Elena Mercer
Senior Editor, CBD & Hemp Education
Elena writes about hemp-derived ingredients, labeling and consumer transparency. She has covered the botanical and natural-products industry for more than a decade.
Articles by Elena Mercer
CBD Basics
Full-Spectrum, Broad-Spectrum and CBD Isolate Explained
The three main CBD extract categories are simpler than they sound. Here's what the labels mean and what the trade-offs actually are.
Elena Mercer · 9 min read
CBD Basics
CBD vs Hemp: What Is the Difference?
Hemp is a plant. CBD is one of many compounds inside it. Here's how the two terms relate, and why the distinction matters when reading labels.
Elena Mercer · 9 min read
CBD Basics
Do You Get a Hangover From Weed or Is It Something Else?
Do you get a hangover from weed? Learn why some people feel groggy, tired, foggy, or uncomfortable the day after using cannabis.
Elena Mercer · 8 min read