A Certificate of Analysis (COA) can provide useful laboratory information. But one detail is easy to overlook:
Does the report actually match the batch being described?
When looking at a COA, here are three things worth checking.
1. Batch or Lot Number
Is there a clear reference connecting the report to a specific batch?
2. Testing Methods
Does the report explain how the sample was analyzed, such as HPLC or mass spectrometry?
3. Laboratory and Testing Date
Can you identify the laboratory and when the testing was performed?
Even when these details are available, a COA only reports results for the tested sample. It doesn't automatically guarantee safety or product quality.
At Peptide Grading, we look at testing documentation alongside publicly available market data.
I'm curious: What matters most to you when reviewing a COA: batch matching, testing methods, or laboratory verification?