The Potency Determination of 15 Cannabinoids using the Hemp Analyzer

According to a 2020 Grand View Research report, the industrial hemp market is expected to exceed 15 billion USD by 2027. This accounts for all segments of the market, including application of the product in pharmaceuticals, medicinal and therapeutic products, skin care products, and fiber/textiles. This growth, and the confidence in hemp products, will require applicable testing to ensure product quality and safety. Chromatography technology will play a large role in this as the technique is used for potency testing in support of manufacturing operations and the associated clinical science. Hemp is available in numerous forms, from dry flower to concentrated oils, and contains over one hundred cannabinoids, making the development of rugged, quantitatively accurate methods a challenge. This study optimizes a quantitative chromatographic determination of 15 cannabinoids using the Shimadzu Hemp Analyzer.