Trichome Analytical

What Trichome Analytical does

Trichome Analytical is a New Jersey-based analytical testing laboratory that provides accredited cannabis and hemp testing services to licensed operators. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mount Laurel Township, NJ, the lab serves cannabis cultivators, processors, and retailers, as well as state regulatory bodies, with a portfolio of seven core service lines: cannabinoid potency testing, terpene profiling, pesticide testing, mycotoxin analysis, heavy metal testing, residual solvent testing, and microbial screening. The company is ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited through A2LA (Cert# 5913.01), DEA-registered for USDA-compliant hemp testing (RT0581098), and holds New Jersey state certifications under the Medical Cannabis Program (NJCDS# 10CA00034900), Hemp Program (NJ HEMP# 34_00077), and Adult Use Program (NJ CRC# TL000001).

The lab operates as a single-site, direct-to-consumer testing service. Customers order tests through the company website, samples are processed at the Mount Laurel facility using validated analytical methods, and results are delivered through a ConfidentCannabis customer portal. Revenue is generated on a per-test, pay-as-you-go transaction basis, with no publicly disclosed pricing. The company's stated competitive positioning rests on its multiple regulatory certifications, a team with over 50 years of collective laboratory experience, and a unified delivery model that allows operators to fulfill all required compliance testing through a single accredited source.

The company is privately held with 1–10 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. Its operations are confined to a single geography (New Jersey), and its customer base is fragmented across the licensed cannabis and hemp operator population in the state. Sarah Ahrens serves as President. The go-to-market leans on content marketing, organic social media, and direct website ordering, with no disclosed enterprise sales motion or named anchor customers.

Name

Trichome Analytical

Legal name

Trichome Analytical

Website

https://trichomeanalytical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Trichome Analytical is a New Jersey-based, ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory providing per-test cannabis and hemp compliance testing (potency, terpenes, pesticides, mycotoxins, heavy metals, residual solvents, microbes) to cultivators, processors, and retailers in New Jersey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis & Hemp Analytical Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Food, Feed & Nutraceutical Analytical Testing (HLAGADAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residue & Contaminant Testing (Pesticides, Vet Drugs, Mycotoxins, Heavy Metals) (AFALAAAF)

Keywords

• Cannabis laboratory testing
• Hemp compliance testing
• Cannabinoid potency analysis
• Contaminant screening services
• Analytical testing laboratory

Headquarters

HQ city

New Jersey

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cannabis and Hemp Testing Services: The company generates revenue through providing analytical testing services to cannabis cultivators, processors, retailers, and regulatory agencies. Services include pre-harvest USDA compliant potency testing, NJMCP compliance testing, and a wide range of post-harvest testing for plant material, extracts, and infused products. Revenue is generated on a per-test basis based on the specific testing services requested.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Trichome Analytical is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited analytical testing laboratory that provides cannabis and hemp compliance and quality testing services. Its core offerings include cannabinoid potency testing, terpene profiling, pesticide testing, mycotoxin analysis, heavy metal testing, residual solvent testing, and microbial screening for cannabis cultivators, processors, retailers, and regulatory agencies operating in New Jersey.

Product overview

Trichome Analytical operates as a single-service laboratory offering a unified portfolio of analytical testing services for the cannabis and hemp industry. The core offering consists of seven distinct testing service lines: Cannabinoid Potency Testing, Terpene Profiling, Pesticide Testing, Mycotoxin Analysis, Heavy Metal Testing, Residual Solvent Testing, and Microbial Screening. These services are delivered through a unified laboratory platform with shared instrumentation and certified methodology, enabling cultivators, processors, and retailers to access comprehensive compliance testing from a single certified source. The company does not offer modular add-ons or separate product tiers—all services are provided through the same New Jersey-based laboratory facility with shared accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) and regulatory registrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation)coreOthersA2LA provides ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation to Trichome Analytical's laboratory, certifying that their testing methods meet international standards for competence, impartiality, and consistent laboratory operations. Certificate #5913.01.
• ConfidentCannabiscoreTechnology or IntegrationTrichome Analytical uses ConfidentCannabis platform for customer login and result delivery, enabling standardized cannabis lab result reporting and customer account management through accounts.confidentcannabis.com.
• New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory CommissioncoreOthersState regulatory body that has certified Trichome Analytical for cannabis compliance testing under the New Jersey Medical Cannabis Program and New Jersey Adult Use Program. Certification number NJ CRC# TL000001.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)coreOthersFederal agency that has registered Trichome Analytical (Registration #RT0581098), enabling the laboratory to handle controlled substances and provide USDA-compliant hemp testing services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ACS Laboratory: ACS Laboratory is a Florida-based, nationally licensed cannabis testing lab with a broad testing menu and significant scale. Comparable as a leading accredited cannabis testing competitor with broader geographic reach than Trichome Analytical.

Direct peers

• SC Labs: SC Labs is a California-based ISO-accredited cannabis testing laboratory offering a similar full-panel testing menu (potency, terpenes, pesticides, heavy metals, microbials, residual solvents). Directly comparable in service portfolio, regulatory compliance model, and customer segments (cultivators, processors, brands).
• Confidence Analytics: Confidence Analytics is a Washington-state ISO/IEC 17025-accredited cannabis testing laboratory serving producers and processors. Directly comparable for its regulatory-accredited lab model, panel offerings, and similar-sized independent operator profile.
• Modern Canna Labs: Modern Canna Labs is a Florida-based cannabis testing laboratory accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 with full-panel testing services. Directly comparable in business model, accreditation profile, and target customer base.
• Steep Hill Labs: Steep Hill is one of the earliest accredited cannabis testing labs, offering potency, terpene, contaminant, and microbial analysis. Comparable for its accredited analytical service model and focus on cannabis/hemp operators in regulated US markets.
• PSI Labs: PSI Labs is a Michigan-based cannabis testing laboratory offering potency, contaminant, and terpene testing under state regulatory certifications. Comparable as a single-state accredited cannabis lab serving a regulated adult-use market.
• MCR Labs: MCR Labs is a Massachusetts-based cannabis testing laboratory offering ISO/IEC 17025-accredited analytical services to cultivators, processors, and retailers. Directly comparable as a single-state, accredited cannabis testing lab serving a regulated adult-use and medical market.
• Cannalysis: Cannalysis is a Nevada-based cannabis testing laboratory offering potency, terpene, pesticide, heavy metal, and microbial panels. Comparable as an independent accredited cannabis lab serving state-licensed cultivators and processors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/trichomea
• Facebookfacebook.com/TrichomeAnalytical
• Instagraminstagram.com/trichomeanalytical
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trichome-analytical

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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