Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs

What Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs does

Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs (InfiniteCAL) is a privately held analytical testing laboratory founded in 2016 by PhD chemists Joshua Swider and David Marelius to serve the legal cannabis and hemp industries. The company operates two state-licensed, ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs in San Diego, California and Jackson, Michigan, with a third state certification in Colorado for hemp testing. Its core service is state-mandated regulatory compliance testing covering cannabinoid potency, pesticide residues (66+ analytes), heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury via ICPMS), microbial contaminants (E. coli, Salmonella, Aspergillus via qPCR), residual solvents, terpenoids, moisture, and foreign material, plus non-regulatory quality assurance, R&D, and environmental analyses. Differentiated capabilities include DNA-based cannabis gender identification via qPCR and a Vitamin E acetate detection method developed during the 2019-2020 vape crisis.

The lab is built on Thermo Fisher Scientific instrumentation spanning liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, ICPMS, and qPCR, with all assays performed in-house by PhD and master chemists who provide free consultations to clients. Sample logistics are handled through statewide courier pickup services in California and Michigan, plus walk-in drop-off at both lab locations; clients access results through the Tagleaf LIMS client portal and integration with the METRC seed-to-sale tracking system supports regulatory test package creation.

Revenue is generated per sample under a transaction-fee model with pay-as-you-go billing; expedited same-day and next-day turnaround options are available at premium pricing. The go-to-market is B2B sales-led, anchored by dedicated account managers serving licensed cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, and distributors, hemp farmers, and CBD product manufacturers nationwide. Marketing relies on content (company blog and bylined trade press), organic social (LinkedIn and Instagram), email newsletters, and industry reputation, supplemented by account-manager-led referrals in a regulated market where word-of-mouth among licensed operators carries meaningful weight.

Name

Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs

Legal name

Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs, LLC

Website

https://infinitecal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs is a state-licensed, ISO/IEC 17025 accredited cannabis and hemp analytical testing laboratory operating labs in California and Michigan, serving licensed cultivators, manufacturers, and CBD brands with compliance and quality assurance testing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis and Hemp Analytical Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Testing Laboratories (Microbiological, Chemical, Allergen) (AFALAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Labeling, Nutrition Facts & Allergen Verification Services (AFALAAAH), Risk Assessment, Hazard Analysis & Food Defense/Fraud Programs (AFALAAAO)

Keywords

• Cannabis compliance testing
• Hemp analytical testing
• Cannabinoid potency analysis
• Pesticide residue screening
• Heavy metal testing

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Cannabis Compliance Testing: State-mandated regulatory compliance testing for cannabis products sold in California (DCC compliance) and Michigan (CRA compliance). Includes testing for cannabinoids, foreign material, heavy metals, microbial impurities, mycotoxins, moisture content, residual pesticides, residual solvents, and terpenoids. Revenue generated per sample tested.
2. Hemp Testing: CDFA Industrial Hemp Testing in California and hemp testing services for businesses nationwide. Includes THC potency analysis required 30 days before harvest for hemp crops.
3. Quality Assurance Testing: Non-regulatory analytical testing for cannabis and hemp product quality assurance. Includes R&D testing, environmental testing, and formulation analysis services for clients optimizing extraction, yield, and potency.
4. Expedited Testing Services: Same-day and next-day expedited testing options available for both quality assurance and compliance testing in California. Additional premium pricing for faster turnaround times.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

InfiniteCAL provides analytical testing services for the cannabis and hemp industries, including state-mandated regulatory compliance testing (cannabinoids, pesticides, heavy metals, microbials, residual solvents, terpenes, foreign material, moisture, mycotoxins) and non-regulatory quality assurance testing. The laboratory is staffed by Ph.D. and master chemists using Thermo Fisher instrumentation and serves cultivators, extractors, manufacturers, and hemp farmers in California, Michigan, Colorado, and nationwide for CBD product manufacturers.

Product overview

Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs (InfiniteCAL) is a full-service analytical testing laboratory specializing in cannabis and hemp product testing. Founded by two Ph.D. chemists, the company operates as a single-platform testing service with multiple testing categories rather than discrete product tiers. The core service portfolio includes Quality Assurance testing and regulatory Compliance Testing (DCC Compliance for California, CRA Compliance for Michigan, CDFA Hemp Testing, and CDPHE Compliance for Colorado). The laboratory offers specialized analytical testing modules including Cannabinoid/Potency Testing, Pesticide Testing, Heavy Metal Testing, Microbial Testing (E. coli, Salmonella, Aspergillus), Residual Solvent Testing, and Terpenoid Testing. Additional services include Gender Identification Testing for cultivators and Environmental Testing. The company operates the Tagleaf LIMS client portal for sample submission and results management. Testing capabilities utilize state-of-the-art Thermo Fisher Scientific instrumentation, with turnaround times of 2-5 days for compliance testing and 2-3 days for R&D quality assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DCC Compliance Testing State-mandated regulatory compliance testing for all cannabis products sold in California, covering cannabinoids, pesticides, heavy metals, microbials, residual solvents, terpenoids, foreign material, moisture, and mycotoxins. For licensed California cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, and distributors.
• CRA Compliance Testing State-mandated regulatory compliance testing for all cannabis products sold in Michigan, performed at InfiniteCAL's Jackson, MI laboratory under CRA license (AU-SC-000101) and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. For licensed Michigan cannabis cultivators, processors, and product manufacturers.
• Quality Assurance Testing Non-regulatory analytical testing for cannabis and hemp products analyzing quality metrics based on state guidelines, helping clients understand compliance requirements and source clean material throughout the production process. Includes R&D, formulation optimization, environmental, and extraction efficiency testing with 2-3 day standard turnaround and same-day/next-day expedite options.
• CDFA Industrial Hemp Testing Official CDFA-certified analysis for industrial hemp growers in California, required 30 days before harvest to determine that total tetrahydrocannabinol levels do not exceed the 0.3% legal limit. Conducted in coordination with CDFA county offices and registrants.
• CDPHE Compliance Testing Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment compliance testing services for hemp products, including residual solvents, heavy metals, and pesticide screening. For hemp product businesses serving the Colorado market.
• Cannabinoid/Potency Testing Analysis of THC, CBD, and other cannabinoid content levels in cannabis and hemp products using liquid chromatography. Used by cultivators and manufacturers for label accuracy, regulatory compliance, and consumer confidence.
• Pesticide Testing Screening for 66+ pesticides restricted or limited for cannabis cultivation using liquid and gas chromatography, including Category 1 and Category 2 pesticides and those with cyano groups. Capable of detecting pesticides at low parts-per-billion levels.
• Heavy Metal Testing Screening for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS), as required by state regulations for cannabis product safety.
• Microbial Testing Testing for E. coli, Salmonella, and four forms of Aspergillus (Flavus, Fumigatus, Niger, Terrus) using quantitative polymerase chain reactions (qPCR). Includes custom microbial plating for aerobic bacteria, coliform, yeast, and mold.
• Residual Solvent Testing Testing for residual solvents and processing chemicals used in cannabis extraction processes, with screening per state regulatory requirements for inhalable and ingestible cannabis products.
• Terpenoid Testing Analysis of terpenoid content when labeled on product packaging, as required by California regulations for cannabis products.
• Gender Identification Testing DNA-based gender identification for cannabis and hemp plants using quantitative polymerase chain reactions (qPCR), determining plant gender prior to flowering stage with 100% confidence by detecting specific DNA sequences.
• Environmental Testing Testing services for environmental samples including R&D drop-off options for clients needing environmental contamination analysis. Available through the Michigan laboratory location.
• Tagleaf LIMS Client Portal Laboratory Information Management System portal for clients of InfiniteCAL to submit samples, track testing status, and retrieve results, accessible at lims.tagleaf.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• 79% of illicit vape cartridges tested were deemed unfit for consumption based on safety analyses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Cannabis Businesses (NACB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2021InfiniteCAL co-founder Josh Swider, PhD serves on the NACB advisory board. The company provided expert review and commentary on NACB's Indoor Cultivation National Standards. NACB is a self-regulatory organization advancing the cannabis industry through consensus on best practices.
• Platinum VapeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2020Partnership for illicit vape cartridge buy-back program. Platinum Vape and Mankind Dispensary collected illicit cartridges from consumers, which were then tested by InfiniteCAL to assess safety risks. InfiniteCAL provided analytical testing to demonstrate dangers of unregulated vape products.
• Mankind DispensaryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2020Partnered with Platinum Vape and InfiniteCAL for illicit vape cartridge buy-back program in Miramar, California. Mankind accepted trade-ins of illicit cartridges from consumers in exchange for legal Platinum Vape products, with samples sent to InfiniteCAL for analysis.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SC Laboratories: California-based cannabis and hemp testing laboratory offering ISO-accredited potency, pesticide, heavy metal, microbial, and residual solvent analysis. Directly competes with InfiniteCAL in the California DCC-licensed compliance market.
• CannaSafe: California-licensed cannabis testing lab providing full compliance and QA panels to cultivators and manufacturers. Overlaps directly with InfiniteCAL on product offering, customer base, and regulatory licensing footprint in California.
• Kaycha Labs: Multi-state cannabis testing operator with ISO accreditation across multiple jurisdictions. Closest direct peer to InfiniteCAL's two-state (CA/MI) licensed model and uses a similar sales-led, account-manager-driven GTM motion.
• PSI Labs: Michigan-based cannabis testing laboratory licensed by the Michigan CRA. Direct competitor in InfiniteCAL's Michigan service area offering the same CRA-mandated compliance panels.
• ACS Laboratory: Florida-headquartered cannabis and hemp testing lab with national reach. Comparable in offering full cannabinoid, terpene, pesticide, heavy metal, and microbial panels to cultivators and product manufacturers.
• MCR Labs: Massachusetts-based cannabis testing laboratory serving the regulated Northeast market. Comparable in offering state-mandated compliance testing panels with a Ph.D.-led scientific team and ISO-equivalent accreditation.
• Steep Hill: Multi-state cannabis testing and analytics provider with a long-established brand in the industry. Directly comparable offering on potency, contaminant, and terpene analysis for licensed operators.
• EVIO Labs: Multi-state cannabis testing lab with operations across several legalized U.S. states. Comparable in delivering state-mandated compliance panels and QA services to cannabis cultivators and manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins Scientific: Global testing services conglomerate with a cannabis and food safety analytical offering. Represents the broader incumbent threat and potential strategic acquirer, as Eurofins has demonstrated appetite for regulated analytical services verticals.
• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection, and certification company with agricultural and life sciences testing capabilities. Adjacent incumbent that could enter cannabis testing at scale or serve as a strategic acquirer for established multi-state operators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/infinite-chemical-analysis-labs/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/infinitecalabs

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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