Underwriters Shouldn't Be Reading Lab Reports The Manual COA Problem Is Becoming One of the Biggest Compliance Gaps in Regulated Payments — and One of Its Biggest Revenue Opportunities "A PDF sitting in a merchant file is not Product Intelligence. It is simply a document someone reviewed once." - Noah Fitzgerald, CPP, CRO Qredible, Inc. […]
If you work in cannabis, CBD, hemp, or other highly regulated industries, you've likely encountered Metrc COAs—Certificates of Analysis based on standardized testing metrics. These documents are meant to verify product composition, potency, and safety. However, the reality is that Metrc COAs often fail to deliver on their promises. The static nature of these documents—typically […]
During a recent Qredible Live broadcast, Noah Fitzgerald revealed a critical insight about COA management that's changing how high-risk businesses operate. "If I'm a merchant and I have a hundred products, I have to get all my COAs validated...that process significantly impacts business operations," he explained. As Chief Revenue Officer at Qredible and a veteran […]
Picture this: You've built a successful e-commerce business in the CBD industry, only to have your merchant account suddenly suspended due to a compliance issue. Sound familiar? For businesses in high-risk industries, this nightmare scenario is all too common. But it doesn't have to be your story. Understand E-commerce Compliance Requirements Think of e-commerce compliance […]
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) isn't just a nice-to-have in the CBD and hemp industries—it’s an absolute must. Think of it as your product’s official “report card” that verifies its safety, potency, and adherence to regulatory standards. A solid COA not only ensures that your products are safe for consumers but also helps you build […]
In the nutraceutical industry, Certificate of Analysis (COA) documentation provides the foundation for product testing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Each COA contains specific analytical data that verifies product specifications, from active ingredient potency to contaminant testing results. COA management for nutraceutical companies gives quality teams the exact data they need to ensure product safety […]
For dietary supplement manufacturers, managing Certificates of Analysis (COA) represents a critical daily challenge in ensuring product quality and compliance. Qredible, a regulatory technology software firm, has developed specialized solutions like MyCOA® to address the complex needs of supplement manufacturers. With multiple ingredients, various suppliers, and constant verification needs, traditional COA management methods often fall […]
Update How You Manage Your Certificates of Analysis Legacy COA Management Systems Put Your Business at Risk The demands of modern Certificate of Analysis (COA) management have outpaced traditional approaches. As supply chains grow more complex and regulatory requirements more stringent, the stakes have never been higher. Recent industry analyses reveal that nearly 70% of […]
While Certificates of Analysis (COAs) may seem like routine paperwork, savvy CBD companies are discovering their power as strategic tools for business growth. Gone are the days when these laboratory documents merely satisfied basic compliance requirements. Today's successful CBD companies leverage efficient COA management and their own COAs as valuable business intelligence tools that inform […]
