Glossary

Certificate of Analysis

Also known as: COA

A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document from a supplier or lab confirming that a batch of raw material or finished product meets its specified standards. It lists tested properties — such as identity, purity, pH, or microbial limits — and the results for that specific lot. COAs are used to verify quality and maintain traceability through the supply chain.

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