Certificate of analysis
Technical document attesting the conformity of a product to the specifications required by laboratory analyses.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
A certificate of analysis is a technical document issued by a laboratory or the manufacturer, attesting that the goods have been tested and meet the required specifications.
Sectors concerned
Food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical and metallurgical products. It may be required by the regulations of the importing country or by the commercial contract.
Content
Product identification, analysis methods used, test results, reference specifications, date of analyzes and laboratory identification.
Customs role
The certificate of analysis may be required for customs clearance of certain products. It allows customs to verify that the product meets current safety and quality standards.