Analysis of Cosmetic Cannabidiol and Hemp Products for Labeling Accuracy using GC/MS

The purpose of this study is to analyze consumer cannabidiol and hemp products for labeling accuracy, including concentration of cannabidiol and to confirm that the amount of THC is below the legal limit of 0.3%. The popularity of CBD products has increased greatly ever since states began legalizing it for distribution and consumption and it is important that these products are accurately labeled and tested for safety. Although it is highly unlikely that topical THC application can cause a positive drug test, it is still necessary to check for the presence of THC in these products. Statistical analysis was performed to interpret the data and to determine if there is a statistical difference between the labeled concentrations and the analyzed concentrations of cosmetic CBD and hemp products. The goals of this study are: (A) To quantify the amount of CBD found in each product, and (B) To compare the tested CBD concentrations to the labeled CBD Concentrations.