Founded in 2019, California Cannabis Testing Labs (CCTL), located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, is a fully licensed, ISO 17025-certified laboratory that tests cannabis products. Serving areas including Los Angeles County, Palm Springs, and parts of Northern California, CCTL has consistently prioritized public safety, adherence to stringent laboratory protocols, and the maintenance of rigorous testing standards to enhance the cannabis industry's safety and regulatory compliance.
CCTL's main office is in Northridge, California, with an additional location in Santa Rosa. It is renowned for its rapid Phase 3 complete compliance testing turnaround and exceptional customer service. CCTL specializes in products containing cannabis, CBD, and hemp.
Early Innovators in Cannabis Safety Testing
As one of the initial cannabis testing laboratories licensed in California, CCTL employs cutting-edge Agilent Technologies equipment to conduct comprehensive tests. These tests include potency analyses, microbial presence, pesticides, moisture content, residual solvents, heavy metals, research and development, and Certificate of Analysis Samples.
California Cannabis Testing Labs utilizes Tagleaf software to enhance client engagement, enabling clients to schedule sample pickups and monitor their progress. It distinguishes itself with swift processing, excellent customer service, and consistent results. As of January 1, 2024, CCTL is among the 29 laboratories sanctioned by the California Department of Cannabis Control to test cannabis potency using the newly mandated validation methods.
The Critical Role of Cannabis Testing
Testing ensures compliance with the stringent standards set by the California Department of Cannabis Control and determines whether cannabis batches can be legally sold. At CCTL, the testing process is meticulously controlled to prevent sample tampering, emphasizing the importance of integrity in cannabis testing.
Ensuring Compliance and Safety
In California, rigorous laboratory tests are mandatory before cannabis products can be marketed, ensuring they are free from harmful contaminants and accurately labeled with cannabinoid and terpene contents. CCTL upholds the ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, demonstrating its technical proficiency and result reliability as mandated by the DCC. Upon completing the tests, CCTL issues a Certificate of Analysis for each batch, which is promptly uploaded to the state’s tracking system and shared with the DCC, ensuring product transparency and traceability.
Beyond Toxin Testing
California Cannabis Testing Lab’s scope extends beyond identifying toxins and accurately measures THC, CBD, THCA, and CBDA levels. This is essential for consumers, particularly medicinal users, who rely on precise cannabinoid content for effective treatment. Without such testing, product efficacy and dosage accuracy would be compromised.
Detecting Dangerous Additives
CCTL's testing protocols also screen for prohibited additives like Vitamin E acetate, associated with vaping-related lung injuries, ensuring that products are safe for consumption.
Guaranteeing Consistency and Trust
Through its thorough testing processes, CCTL assists producers in maintaining consistency across batches, ensuring consumers receive a reliable product each time. It also helps to establish the terpene profiles that affect the product's flavor, aroma, and effects.
Building Trust Through Transparency
By delivering dependable and precise results, California Cannabis Testing Labs CCTL builds trust among producers and consumers and cements its reputation as a leader in the cannabis testing industry.
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