Testing & COA Documentation
This guide explains how to read a Certificate of Analysis (COA), what its results describe, and how to request a copy.
Request a COA
To request a copy of the applicable Certificate of Analysis (COA), email [email protected]. Include the product name and, if available, your order number.
What to check in the document
- The compound name and tested sample or material-lot reference.
- The laboratory or testing provider, report reference, and test date.
- The analytical method and the attributes tested.
- The reported identity, assay or purity results, and any concentration result.
- The specifications, units and limitations stated in the report.
A COA provides evidence about the identified sample and the tests reported. It is not a general guarantee about every property of a product.
Identity, purity and concentration
- Identity
- Whether the tested material corresponds to the named compound.
- Purity
- The proportion of the tested sample that corresponds to the target compound, as measured by the reported method.
- Concentration
- The amount of compound per unit of solution, often expressed as mg/mL. A labelled concentration describes the supplied format; it is not the same as a concentration test result.
Incoming material and finished bottles
Canada SARMs COAs relate to incoming compound material lots. Their references identify the material that was tested, rather than a separate number on an individual finished bottle.
An incoming-material COA does not by itself verify the identity, purity, concentration, stability or contaminant profile of a finished bottle. Those conclusions require appropriate testing of the relevant finished product. Keep the document’s tested material and reported scope separate from the product’s label specifications.
Analytical methods
Reports may reference HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography), LC-MS (liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry), or another analytical method. Read the actual method, results, units and tested sample. A method name alone does not establish what was measured or whether a finished bottle was tested.
Research-use boundaries
Products are sold for lawful laboratory research and analytical purposes only. They are not intended for human consumption, therapeutic use, bodybuilding, athletic performance or veterinary use. Concentration information is not dosage guidance. We do not provide dosing, cycle, administration or medical advice.
A COA or research-use label does not establish Health Canada authorization, safety, efficacy or suitability for personal use.
Further information
Read the COA evaluation guide for source-backed analytical context, visit the Research Library, or see our FAQ for delivery and support questions.