Reading Product Labels & COAs
How to read a cannabis label and Certificate of Analysis — the single most useful skill for any cannabis consumer.
About this course
The single most useful skill any cannabis consumer can develop is reading the label. Most consumers don’t actually know how — and brands count on that.
Over five short lessons you’ll learn:
- The anatomy of a compliant cannabis or hemp product label
- What a Certificate of Analysis (COA) actually is — and what makes one trustworthy
- How to read potency results, including the math behind “total THC”
- How to interpret the terpene section and what it tells you about likely effects
- Red flags that should make you put a product back on the shelf, and how to verify a COA is real
By the end of this course you’ll be able to evaluate almost any cannabis or hemp product on its actual merits, regardless of how it’s marketed.
Free to enroll
Sign up for a free Sativa University account to track your progress, save your place, and earn your certificate.
Earn your certificate
Pass the final exam with 70% or higher to receive your Sativa University Certificate of Completion. The exam covers all five lessons and takes about 10 minutes.
