CBD
CBD testing
Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratories offer cannabinoid analysis and regulatory consultancy aligned to current EU rules for hemp seed products, CBD novel foods and supplements.
Key services
In addition to the analysis of Δ9-THC, Δ9-THC acid and its sum as well as the analysis of CBD, our offer additionally includes the analysis of a wide range of other cannabinoids:
- Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC)
- Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (Δ9-THCA)
- Δ8-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ8-THC)
- Sum Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
- Cannabidiol (CBD)
- Cannabichromene (CBC)
- Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA)
- Cannabidivarin (CBDV)
- Cannabidivarinic acid (CBDVA)
- Cannabigerol (CBG)
- Cannabigerolic acid (CBG-A)
- Cannabinol (CBN)
- Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV)
Additional services
- Heavy metals
- Pesticide residues
- Mycotoxins
- Pathogen detection and traceability
- Residual solvents, per batch or stability study design
- Optional label claim verification and serving size checks
Key product categories
Eurofins currently offers analyses for hemp-containing foodstuffs, including
- Oils and tinctures
- Softgels and capsules
- Gummies and confectionery
- Beverages and syrups
- Bakery and cereals
- Bars and snacks
- Hemp seed oils
- Hemp seed flours and proteins
An analysis of cannabis plants, flowers, resin or other plant parts is currently under preparation.
Why test CBD and THC in food and supplements?
- Compliance for hemp seed matrices - Since 2023, maximum levels for Δ9-THC in hemp seeds and products derived from them have been in force, as specified in the Contaminants Regulation (EU) 2023/915
- EFSA published a draft scientific opinion on the derivation of a health-based guidance value for Δ8-THC and its presence in food in 2025
- Toxicological evaluation of THC - In its opinion published in January 2020, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) set an acute reference dose (ARfD) of 1 µg/kg body weight. This value can already be exceeded when consuming small amounts of a food containing THC. However, the EFSA points to a lack of analytical and consumption data, which would be necessary for a better assessment.
- Market access - CBD remains a novel food requiring authorisation in the EU; robust testing supports submissions and responsible reformulation
Specialist laboratories
Eurofins WEJ Contaminants GmbH in Germany is the Eurofins Food & Feed Testing competence centre for organic contaminants with many years of experience in LC-MS/MS analysis of organic compounds at trace levels. For the analysis of cannabinoids in food, state-of-the-art chromatographic separation techniques in combination with the latest and most sensitive mass spectrometers are available (LC-ESI-MS/MS). The use of internal standards represents the status quo in terms of precision and accuracy of the analytical results obtained. The daily measurement of calibration standards and food reference materials for critical control of the analysis are additional quality standards that increase the safety of the analysis.
Legal basis and guidelines
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (Contaminants-Regulation)
- Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 on novel foods (consolidated text)
- Draft scientific opinion on the derivation of a health-based guidance value for Δ8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ8-THC) and its occurrence in food
Get in touch
Would you like to find out more about our testing solutions, or do you need analytical support? Contact us today to find out more about our testing and consultancy services.