THC Dosage

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis and hemp. Its quantification is essential to ensure that products meet current regulatory thresholds. In Europe, legislation sets the maximum THC content at 0.3% for industrial hemp products. THC measurement is therefore essential for producers, formulators, and distributors to ensure the compliance and safety of marketed products.

Analytical methods for the determination of THC

THC analysis is based on high-precision chromatography methods:

• GC-MS (gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) to identify and quantify volatile cannabinoids.
• HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography), used to separate and measure different forms of cannabinoids, including Δ9-THC and Δ8-THC.
• LC-MS/MS (liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry), which ensures highly sensitive and specific detection, including in complex matrices.

These methods are comparable to those used for CBD assay and cannabinoid assay , which are among the key analyses for the characterization of hemp extracts.

Industrial and regulatory applications

THC dosage applies to different sectors:

• Human food: verification of the conformity of oils, drinks, infusions, confectionery or supplements based on hemp.
• Nutraceutical: quality control of formulations enriched with non-psychoactive cannabinoids such as CBD, ensuring that the regulatory threshold for THC is not exceeded.
• Cosmetics: securing creams, oils and body care products incorporating hemp extracts.
• Animal nutrition: verification of plant extracts intended for animal feed to comply with legal limits.

This analysis is essential to meet quality audits, regulatory controls and consumer expectations.

Matrices analyzed for THC dosage

YesWeLab supports THC analysis in a wide range of matrices: vegetable oils, hemp extracts, infusions, beverages, nutraceutical powders, capsules, cosmetics, and various formulations. Each matrix is ​​prepared according to a rigorous protocol to eliminate interferences and ensure reliable results.

Quality and compliance issues

THC dosage helps address several critical issues:

• Compliance with legal thresholds (< 0.3% in Europe).
• Prevention of risks linked to the presence of psychoactive substances.
• Ensure the safety and compliance of finished products.
• Promote the quality of hemp-based formulations to customers and consumers.

These issues are similar to those encountered in other regulated analyses such as pesticide dosage or heavy metal dosage , which also aim to secure the production chain and the marketing of products.

YesWeLab's expertise in THC dosage

YesWeLab collaborates with more than 200 partner laboratories in France and Europe, accredited ISO 17025 and COFRAC, specializing in the analysis of cannabinoids and plant extracts. Our experts select the method best suited to your samples and needs: regulatory compliance, product development, quality certification, or export. Thanks to our digital platform, you can manage your analyses simply: request a quote online, track your samples, and quickly return results. Since 2020, many manufacturers, distributors, and design offices have entrusted us with their THC analyses to ensure the compliance of their products.

Take action

Do you want to control the THC content of your hemp extracts, supplements, cosmetics, or food? Entrust your samples to YesWeLab for accurate, fast, and regulatory-compliant dosing. Request a quote online today.