Setting up and maintaining in-house analytical testing is a game-changer for cannabis cultivators, processors, extractors, and natural product manufacturers. It provides faster turnaround times, real-time quality control, cost savings over third-party labs, and greater control over data integrity—ensuring every batch meets potency, purity, and safety standards before release. From cannabinoid profiling and terpene analysis to contaminant screening (pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, microbes), in-house analytics empowers proactive decision-making, reduces production delays, and strengthens regulatory compliance.Our consulting practice offers complete in-house analytics services, covering sourcing, setup, validation, and training tailored specifically to the cannabis and natural products industry. We guide you through building a compliant, efficient analytical laboratory that integrates seamlessly with your operations, whether you're scaling a processing facility, optimizing extraction workflows, or ensuring consistent product quality.Our in-house chemistry and formulations experts deliver fully integrated solutions directly on your projects. This in-house model leverages our deep expertise in analytical methods and cannabinoid science, eliminating external dependencies, accelerating implementation, and keeping every aspect under your direct control.
Our in-house analytics services include:
Sourcing and procurement of lab instrumentation (HPLC for potency and cannabinoids, GC-MS for pesticides/residual solvents, ICP-MS for heavy metals, PCR/qPCR for microbial testing, and supporting equipment like balances, fume hoods, and sample prep tools)
Facility design and lab layout planning (including environmental controls, safety features, and workflow optimization for efficiency and compliance)
Method development, instrument installation, calibration, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Full analytical method validation (per ISO/IEC 17025, AOAC, state regulations, and cGMP guidelines) for accuracy, precision, linearity, specificity, LOD/LOQ, and ruggedness
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) creation for sample preparation, testing protocols, data analysis, and record-keeping
Comprehensive training programs for your staff on instrument operation, method execution, data interpretation, quality control checks, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Proficiency testing setup, internal quality assurance programs, and ongoing performance monitoring
Integration with seed-to-sale traceability systems and batch release workflows
Clients achieve 60–80% faster testing cycles, dramatically reduced outsourcing costs, and near-zero failed batches due to undetected issues because our structured approach anticipates every regulatory and technical requirement. Whether you operate in adult-use, medical, or hemp-derived CBD markets, our in-house analytics build a reliable, defensible testing capability that protects your brand and accelerates market readiness.Ready to bring powerful, compliant analytics in-house and take full control of your quality data? Contact us today for a free in-house lab feasibility assessment. Let’s source, set up, validate, and train your team to deliver the precise, trustworthy results your cannabis and natural product business demands.