CBD and hemp is everywhere these days. Whether its a grocery store, gym, or even your local convenience store you will most likely walk past some products. And while it may seem like CBD has taken over, the U.S. hemp industry is still relatively new, and unregulated by the FDA and USDA. This means that if you’re buying hemp CBD products, it’s important to do some research and understand where the products you’re buying come from. Not all hemp is created equal, and right now, one of the best ways to know that the hemp CBD products you’re purchasing are safe, pure, and high quality comes down to one thing: third-party lab results.

Right now, third-party lab testing is the thing that separates the good from the bad when it comes to CBD products. “Third-party lab testing” or “Certificate of Analysis” means that a CBD company sends their product to an independent company to ensure there are no traces of pesticides, contaminants, or THC.

Unfortunately, many companies that provide CBD products aren’t being totally honest about what is and isn’t in their product simply because they don’t have to be. Third-party testing helps hemp CBD companies ensure the quality of their products, and it provides peace of mind for consumers.