Since the use of CBD officially became legal in the UK in 2017, followed by medicinal cannabis in 2018, demand has risen considerably.
Cannabis/CBD
Sample Analysis
Reliable Profiling, Qualification, and Quantification
Accurate and reliable testing results are essential for developing safe, high-quality medicinal cannabis, CBD, and hemp products. An in-depth understanding of your product is essential for regulatory compliance and builds trust with regulators and the people who use your products.
Our High Quality and Accurate Testing Service
You can rest assured that your sample testing will be conducted quickly and accurately by our testing laboratories, with expert scientists to help interpret data and suggest strategies if results are not in line with expectations. Every stage of the process, from sample receipt and registration, analytical testing using various techniques, data verification, and Certificate of Analysis reporting, is supported by our Quality Management System.
- GMP accredited sample handling and analytical testing
- Highly qualified laboratory technicians and scientific experts
- State-of-the-art instrumentation
- Ease-of-use client software portal
- Fast turnaround times and accurate data
- High throughput of sample testing per month
Our Sample Analysis and Characterization Services
Cannabinoid Profiling and Quantification
Ensuring your products meet regulatory standards through reliable profiling, qualification, and quantification of cannabinoids, including total levels of delta-9 THC, delta-8 THC, CBC, CBD, CBG, CBN, THCV, THCA, CBDA, CBGA, CBDV, CBL, CBNA, THCVA, CBDVA, CBCA. Employing highly sensitive analytical methods to measure cannabinoids and ensure the absence of psychoactive cannabinoids.
Terpenes Testing
Terpenes are volatile unsaturated hydrocarbons that contribute to the variety of cannabis flavors and aromas. Qualification and understanding of terpene profiles as part of the overall characterization process can contribute to controlling your product’s consistency, quality, and reliability.
Residual Solvent Testing
Residual solvent testing will provide insight into the extraction by-products found in the processed cannabis or hemp used in your product formulation to allow a more comprehensive characterization of the product.
Cannabinoid Testing Services Resources
Learn more about how we can help bring your medicinal cannabis or CBD product to market through our high-quality analytical testing services.
Cannabis Services
Enhancing the positive reputation of cannabis by accelerating safe, efficacious, and high-quality cannabis products to a regulated market. Learn more about our cannabis services.Whitepaper: Does CBD Really Harm the Liver?
Both the FDA and EFSA have raised several concerns about CBD as supplements and as an ingredient in food and drinks, citing potential liver damage as a possible side effect. Is CBD really that toxic to the liver? To find out, toxicologist Cristelle Santos looks at the scientific evidence.Whitepaper: A Summary of the Legal Status and Regulatory Pathways to Market for Cannabinoid Products in the UK Market
Broughton summarises the regulatory pathways available for cannabinoid products in the UK market and the legal requirements for each potential market route.Whitepaper: Review of the degradation pathways of cannabinoids, the potential impact on medicinal and consumer products, and discussion of mitigation solutions
In this whitepaper, Broughton discusses the susceptibility of cannabinoids to degrade and summarizes the main degradation pathways of the primary cannabinoid products on the market; tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD).Whitepaper: The importance of the human endocannabinoid system when developing therapeutic cannabis products
To develop cannabis products that can both enhance the quality of life of cannabis users and comply with current and future regulations, we believe that fi rst we need to understand what cannabis is, how people use it, and how it affects the human body and mind. This white paper aims to provide essential but concise information about these areas, supported by scientific evidence.Medicinal Cannabis and CBD Services
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To streamline and speed up the UK supply chain of medicinal cannabis, Broughton has launched a set of methods for cannabis batch release testing.
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I recently had the privilege of attending the Cannabis Europa conference in London on June 25-26, representing Broughton Life Sciences as a Business ....