THC content

THC content refers to the concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol present in a flower, resin, extract or any other product derived from hemp or cannabis. This value is generally expressed as a percentage (%) and is used to quantify the amount of THC detected during a laboratory analysis.

What is THC?

THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is one of the cannabinoids naturally produced by the cannabis plant. It is one of the many molecules present alongside CBD, CBG, CBC and CBN. Different hemp and cannabis varieties have cannabinoid profiles that can vary considerably from one plant to another.

How is THC content measured?

THC content is determined using analyses carried out by specialised laboratories. These analyses make it possible to measure precisely the concentration of the different cannabinoids present in a sample. The results are generally expressed as a percentage or in milligrams per gram, depending on the type of product concerned.

Why does THC content vary?

THC content can vary depending on many factors. The plant’s genetics, growing conditions, climate, harvesting, drying, storage and even the part of the plant analysed can influence the final result. Even within the same variety, slight variations may be observed between different batches or harvests.

THC content in hemp

In the hemp sector, THC content is a particularly important criterion. Applicable regulations generally define maximum limits that products must comply with in order to be marketed as hemp-based products. Producers and laboratories therefore carry out regular checks to verify the compliance of the products analysed.

How should THC content be interpreted?

THC content primarily indicates the cannabinoid composition of a product. It should be interpreted in consideration of the complete analytical profile, which may also include CBD, CBG, CBN or other cannabinoids. Certificates of analysis generally provide a more complete overview of the product’s composition than THC content alone.