How to Choose the Right Cannabis Lab for Your Business
CATLAB, LLC – Maine’s Trusted Cannabis Testing Partner
When you’re running a cannabis business—whether you’re growing, processing, or retailing—the lab you choose for testing is a critical decision. Your lab’s quality and reliability can impact compliance, product safety, branding, and customer trust. Here’s a step‑by‑step guide to selecting the best lab—and why CATLAB, LLC in Eliot, Maine is built to exceed industry standards.
✅ Accreditation & License Compliance
Look for labs that are fully certified and licensed. Accreditation like ISO/IEC 17025 confirms their testing systems meet global quality benchmarks. Licenses from Maine’s OCP and CDC ensure legal compliance within the state.
CATLAB, LLC holds state certifications from Maine’s CDC and Office of Cannabis Policy, as well as ISO accreditation. Their “Full Certification” affirms they can perform all required testing panels.
✅ Comprehensive Testing Services
Your lab should test potency (THC/CBD), microbial contaminants, heavy metals, solvents, pesticides, and terpenes. A full-service lab helps ensure compliance and supports product quality and differentiation.
CATLAB, LLC covers all mandatory tests—potency, microbial screening, heavy metals, residual solvents—plus advanced services like terpene profiling and pesticide panels . They also offer complimentary sample pickup and discount pricing on full panels CATLAB, LLC.
✅ Advanced Technology & Accuracy
Modern equipment and superior analytical methods improve data accuracy and speed. Instruments like UPLC, GC/MS, LC/MS, ICP‑MS, and TEMPO systems elevate testing standards.
CATLAB, LLC uses cutting-edge gear, including UPLC for potency—more sensitive than older HPLC technology—along with ICP‑MS for metals, TEMPO for microbes, and the Waters TQ‑XS system for pesticide testing in a single run CATLAB, LLC.
✅ Fast Turnaround & Transparent Reporting
Choose labs that commit to reliable turnaround times and provide clear, easy‑to‑interpret results, along with strong quality control and data integrity.
CATLAB, LLC, emphasizes fast, accurate results backed by strong QA protocols. Their Maine-specific chain‑of‑custody process ensures seamless compliance, and sample pickup is free of charge.
✅ Expert Support & Customer Care
Testing labs should act as partners—ready to explain results, guide you on compliance, and answer technical questions.
CATLAB, LLC’s staff includes highly experienced chemists and regulatory experts:
- Guy Sylvester, CEO with 40+ years of environmental regulatory experience CATLAB, LLC
- Lisa Harding, Organics Lead with 25+ years in chromatography & mass spectrometry CATLAB, LLC
- A full team of skilled analysts dedicated to precision and client service .
CATLAB, LLC emphasizes “Integrity, Quality, Trust” and offers one-on-one support and direct access to senior staff.
🌱 Why Maine Businesses Choose CATLAB, LLC
Choose CATLAB, LLC because it is a truly local, certified, client-focused lab that understands Maine’s regulations and market:
- Fully Maine CDC, OCP, and ISO certified.
- Cutting-edge instruments: UPLC, ICP‑MS, TEMPO, TQ‑XS pesticide system.
- Broad test menu—from potency to terpenes, solvents, metals, and pesticide.
- Free sample pickup and discounts on full panels CATLAB, LLC
- A seasoned team offering expert interpretation and support.
Choosing the right cannabis lab is essential—it protects your brand, ensures compliance, and safeguards your customers. With its top-tier credentials, advanced equipment, comprehensive services, rapid turnaround, and team-oriented approach, CATLAB, LLC stands out as Maine’s premier choice for cannabis testing.
📍 Visit CATLAB, LLC at 19 Levesque Dr., Eliot, ME or call (207) 200‑9950 to get started today.
