Understanding Your Certificate of Analysis
Every API ingredient distributed through Origin API comes with a comprehensive APICOA Verified\u2122 Certificate of Analysis — your proof of identity, purity, potency, and safety backed by independent third-party testing.
What's Inside an APICOA Verified\u2122 COA
Each Certificate of Analysis contains six key sections covering identity, purity, safety, and certification status of the tested batch.
Product Identification
Product name, batch/lot number, manufacturer, date of manufacture, expiry date, and quantity. This section uniquely identifies the specific batch being certified.
Identity Testing Results
LC-MS/MS and/or FTIR identity confirmation results showing the compound matches its label claim. Includes molecular weight, fragmentation patterns, and reference standard comparison.
Purity & Potency (Assay)
HPLC-UV/Vis assay results showing the active ingredient concentration (potency) and related substance/impurity levels. Each result is compared against predefined acceptance criteria.
Contaminant & Safety Testing
Heavy metals (ICP-MS), residual solvents (GC-MS), microbial limits, and endotoxin testing results. All compared against USP/ICH Q3D limits.
Physical Characteristics
Appearance, color, odor, moisture content (Karl Fischer), particle size, pH, and melting/boiling point as applicable to the specific compound.
Certification & Verification
APICOA Verified™ certification mark, digital verification code, QA release signature, date of analysis, and overall batch disposition (approved/rejected).
Verify Any COA Digitally
Every APICOA Verified\u2122 COA includes a unique digital verification code. This code can be used to confirm the authenticity of the document, verify test results haven't been altered, and download a digitally-signed copy.
Locate the Verification Code
Find the unique alphanumeric verification code printed on the COA, typically in the top-right corner or certification section.
Visit the Verification Portal
Go to the APICOA digital verification portal and enter the verification code in the search field.
Confirm Authenticity
The portal displays the original COA data including test results, batch information, and certification date. Compare with your physical COA.
Download Verified Copy
Download a digitally-signed PDF copy of the COA directly from the verification portal for your records.
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Sample Verification Result
COA Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Certificates of Analysis and the APICOA Verified\u2122 certification.
What makes an APICOA COA different from a manufacturer's COA?
A manufacturer's COA contains self-reported test results. An APICOA COA is generated from independent third-party testing using calibrated instruments and certified reference standards — providing unbiased verification that the product meets specifications.
How quickly are COAs generated after testing?
Standard turnaround is under 48 hours from sample receipt. Rush testing is available for time-sensitive orders with turnaround as fast as 24 hours.
Can I verify a COA is authentic?
Yes. Every APICOA Verified™ COA includes a unique digital verification code that can be validated through the APICOA verification portal, confirming the document hasn't been altered or forged.
What standards are tests performed against?
Testing follows USP (United States Pharmacopeia), EP (European Pharmacopoeia), and ICH (International Council for Harmonisation) guidelines, including ICH Q3D for elemental impurities.
Do COAs accompany every shipment?
Yes. Every batch shipped through Origin API includes a complete APICOA Verified™ COA in both physical and digital formats as part of the documentation package.
Every Batch. Every COA. Verified.
Stop trusting manufacturer self-reported COAs. Get independent, third-party verified Certificates of Analysis with every order.