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The Hemp Doctor opens lab results to shoppers

16 hours ago
By AI, Created 07:00 UTC, Oct 12, 2026, AGP -

The Hemp Doctor is publishing certificates of analysis for every product line on a public Lab Results page, giving customers a direct way to check purity and potency before they buy. The move leans on third-party testing as the hemp retailer highlights consumer trust, contamination screening and compliance with federal THC limits.

Why it matters: - Public certificates of analysis let shoppers verify what is in a product before purchase. - The move also lets shoppers check for what is not in a product, including heavy metals, microbials, mycotoxins and pesticides. - The Hemp Doctor is using transparency as a trust signal in a crowded hemp market.

What happened: - The Hemp Doctor is publishing certificates of analysis for every product line on a dedicated Lab Results page at thehempdoctor.com/lab-results/. - The page covers THCA, Delta-9, Delta-8, CBD and pet product lines. - Customers can view the reports without creating an account or registering. - The company said its 2026 survey of more than 10,000 customers found 26.7% cited trust in the company’s lab testing and published certificates of analysis as a reason for choosing the brand.

The details: - Every certificate comes from an independent laboratory. - Most of the certificates carry ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation, the international standard for testing competence. - Labs identified across the catalog include Badger Labs, ACS Laboratory, Accurate Test Labs, New Bloom Labs, PharmLabs San Diego and Cambium Analytica. - Each lab certificate lists a specific accreditation number. - A sample certificate for Jack Herer THCA flower, batch 20260403-07, tested in April 2026, shows a full pass across cannabinoid potency, heavy metals, microbials, mycotoxins and pesticide screening by both GCMS and LCMS. - The sample report lists 27.01% THCA and 0.25% Delta-9 THC. - The Delta-9 level stays below the 0.3% threshold in the 2018 Farm Bill. - The report states the result directly instead of leaving the customer to infer compliance. - The company says all products are hemp-derived and stay under 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight under the 2018 Farm Bill. - Products are intended for adults 21 and older.

Between the lines: - The Hemp Doctor is going beyond a basic potency check, which many hemp retailers use as their main proof point. - Dual-method pesticide screening can catch compounds that a single test method might miss. - Posting full reports can reduce uncertainty around both label claims and contamination risks. - Robert Shade, founder of The Hemp Doctor, said customers should be able to see exactly what is in a product before buying and that the company publishes actual reports because that is what it would want to see as a customer.

What's next: - The Hemp Doctor is likely to keep steering buyers toward the Lab Results page as part of its sales and trust strategy. - The company’s public-testing model may put pressure on other hemp retailers to make third-party reports easier to find. - Customers can continue using the page to review batch-level results before purchase.

The bottom line: - The Hemp Doctor is betting that visible third-party testing will turn lab transparency into a competitive edge.**

Disclaimer: This article was produced by AGP Wire with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on original source content and has been refined to improve clarity, structure, and readability. This content is provided on an “as is” basis. While care has been taken in its preparation, it may contain inaccuracies or omissions, and readers should consult the original source and independently verify key information where appropriate. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or other professional advice.

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