π§ͺ COA Discussion: Where Do We Draw the Line?
Hey everyone! Need your collective wisdom on something that's been on my mind lately. This is phase two of holding companies accountable. Question for the group: How long do you consider a Certificate of Analysis (COA) valid before requiring a retest or moving to a new batch? I'm curious about your experiences and standards because I've seen different approaches: - Some folks stick strictly to 6-month windows - Others push it to a year if storage conditions were optimal - A few seem to retest based on visual/sensory changes rather than time My take: I personally think any COA at 6 months is reasonable for a company to move to a new batch, or at the very least retest. That seems like a fair balance between safety and practicality I would love to see new tests every three months but, I understand some products don't sell as quickly. The more frequently the better but, we need a standard in this space. What I'm wondering: - What's your personal cutoff time? - Do you factor in storage conditions (temperature, humidity, light exposure)? - Have you ever had issues with older batches that seemed fine by COA standards? I know we all want to balance safety, quality, and practicality here. Would love to hear how you've navigated this in your own operations. Drop your thoughts below! π