Shelf-Life Studies

Environmental storage conditions may impact the integrity of a product over time. Light, temperature, humidity, and air can potentially change a product’s appearance, odor, potency, and safety. Accelerated Shelf-Life Stability testing provides a lifeline – giving you and your consumers peace of mind about the safety and quality of your products over time.

Minova is the only exclusive hemp testing facility in Colorado offering shelf-life stability testing on all hemp-based matrices. All shelf-life stability tests will include potency, microbial, moisture content, and sensory analysis of the sample, before and after entering the shelf-life chamber.

Our highly trained scientists will include a report summary of changes in the sample’s integrity throughout the study, along with images to highlight the changes. In addition to expertise, Minova has the most competitive pricing on the market for high-quality Accelerated Shelf-Life Studies that follow FDA and Pharmaceutical Guidelines for stability testing.

*Not covered under the a2la scope of accreditation.

Hemp and Hemp Products We Test

Topicals
Tinctures
Edibles
Dried Hemp
Hemp Extracts
Softgels/ Capsules
Concentrates
Terpene-infused Products

Sample Submission Details

Sample Size Requirements:

1g or 1 mL per analysis for tinctures, hemp extracts or concentrates
5g per analysis for topicals and dried flower
2 pieces per analysis for edibles (gummies, softgels, chocolates, etc.)

Sample Packaging Requirements

All samples must include the following information on the sample itself or on a label sent with the order.

• Your company’s name
• The sample name
• Batch number if applicable
• Amount/ weight
• Test type

How to Pack Samples:

Pack all liquid samples in a sealable jar or a syringe with a Luer-lock to guarantee the integrity of the packaging.

Be sure to protect the samples with bubble wrap, vacuum sealing, ice packs, or other necessary materials to keep the products safe.

We are not responsible for samples damaged in transit.