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How to Read a Certificate of Analysis
A practical guide to batch identifiers, analytical methods, report dates and source-document review.
Evidence boundary
A COA is useful only when it can be matched to the exact product, SKU and lot.
Match the lot and SKU
Review the study context, source quality and analytical documentation before drawing conclusions.
Check laboratory, method and analysis date
Review the study context, source quality and analytical documentation before drawing conclusions.
Confirm the source document and review status
Review the study context, source quality and analytical documentation before drawing conclusions.
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