Lab Testing is just the start. We explore how science, regulatory shifts, and emerging compounds move the cannabis, hemp, kratom and mushroom industries into the future.
CBD (cannabidiol) is the non-psychoactive component found in both cannabis and hemp plants. CBD can be in the form of distillate, isolate and crude oil. CBD is then formulated into a wide range of finished consumer products such as tinctures, salves, topicals, vapes, gel caps, water, beauty products and even smokable hemp. CBD products must contain less than 0.3% THC by weight in order to be considered legal or compliant. This is where the potency or label test becomes the most important.
ACS Laboratory is located just south of Tampa, FL at
ACS Laboratory
721 Cortaro Drive
Sun City Center, FL 33575
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ACS Laboratory offers a comprehensive array of test panels from Potency Testing, Heavy Metals and Pesticides, to specialized tests such as Flavonoids and Plant Regulators.
Test Panels: Potency Testing (22 cannabinoids)
Pesticide Testing (67 analytes)
Residual Solvent Testing (11 analytes)
Microbiology Testing (ACS Laboratory has FIVE different Microbiology panels to choose from in order to suit your needs: Microarray, PCR Pathogenic, Total Bacterial Count, Standard Petrifilm and Listeria.)
Mycotoxins (5 analytes)
Heavy Metals (4 analytes)
Terpenes (38 analytes)
Flavonoids (16 analytes)
Micronutrients
Moisture Activity
Water Activity
Plant Regulators
Filth and Foreign Material
Vitamin E Acetate (*ONLY FOR VAPES)
Custom R&D Development (Inquire)
Custom Method Development (Inquire)
For THC testing for licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers in the state of Florida, we can test ANY product on the shelf such as whole smokable flower and pre-rolls, topicals and tinctures, vape pens, transdermal patches, and many more.
For CBD products, we can test ANY type of product from tinctures to bath bombs, and we even have the ability to test for nano capabilities in specialized products such as nano drinks and tinctures. We can test any type of CBD or hemp-extracted finished product, we just ask that you send a finished product to us so we can give you the most accurate representation of your finished-product fill weight.
For hemp farmers and plants, we can test anything from SOIL to OIL. We can do elemental analysis of the soil for contaminants such as pesticides, heavy metals, micronutrients and more. We can test biomass, hemp plant material and hemp/CBD buds.
For CBD products, we can test ANY type of product from tinctures to bath bombs (if you would like!), and we even have the ability to test for nano capabilities in specialized products such as nano drinks and tinctures. We can test any type of CBD or hemp-extracted finished product, we just ask that you send a finished product to us so we can give you the most accurate representation of your finished-product fill weight.
For hemp farmers and plants, we can test anything from SOIL to OIL. We can do an elemental analysis of the soil for contaminants such as pesticides, heavy metals, micronutrients and more. We can test biomass, hemp plant material and hemp/CBD buds.
R&D Testing is different from compliance testing, as R&D is considered unreportable, in which companies test their products in raw material form, pre-packaging or pre-harvest to get a greater insight into the levels in their ingredients and products. R&D Testing also can be research and development of new technology, formulations and methodology in order to advance products and testing standards in the marketplace. For example, testing your oils throughout the production stage to understand at which point contaminants, solvents, or any other potential harmful substances may be coming into contact with your materials.
Compliance Testing has become increasingly more strict and necessary recently, as states now require companies to test their finished products for potency (label verification) as well as contaminants such as pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, mycotoxins, microbiology such as mold, mildew, E. coli, salmonella, aspergillus, total yeast and mold, and more. Compliance tests typically include water activity, and filth and foreign materials visual inspection as well.
For industrial hemp and CBD products, compliance tests are regulated state by state and have a common verbiage of the need for the THC level to be <0.3%. State compliance tests are sent back to the state’s governing board to ensure full transparency.
Different processing methods modify the alkaloid content in kratom, leading to varied colors and effects. Similar to how cannabis undergoes chemical changes when heated, kratom’s effects shift based on factors like drying duration and exposure to light. This variety helps explain each color's distinct energizing, balancing, or relaxing effects.
Processing methods like drying, fermentation, and blending alter kratom’s alkaloid profile, which affects its potency and effects. For example, extended sun drying creates white kratom with energizing effects, while fermentation produces red kratom with relaxing properties. These processes give each strain its unique characteristics.
Kratom color strains, like red, green, white, and gold, are not distinct plant species but result from specific processing methods after harvest. Drying, blending, and fermenting techniques create these variations. Each color generally correlates with different effects, such as relaxation for red or energy for white.
Most people use White Maeng Da in low to moderate doses for an energy boost and enhanced focus. Beginners often start with 1-2 grams to assess tolerance and minimize side effects. Health experts advise consulting a doctor, especially for people with pre-existing health conditions.
White Maeng Da is a kratom variety known for its energizing and mood-enhancing effects. The specific indoor drying process it undergoes preserves high levels of mitragynine, its primary active compound. Fans seek White Maeng Da for its ability to increase focus and alertness.
White Maeng Da provides a more stimulating effect than red or green strains. Red strains are typically sedative, while green offers a balanced effect. Many fans choose it over others when seeking an energizing, mood-boosting experience.