Our product reviews are designed to be useful, fair, and verifiable. Below is how we choose, test, score, and publish reviews on 420.place.
What We Test (and Why)
- Relevance & availability: Products that readers can reasonably access.
- Safety & transparency: Preference for items with recent lab certificates and clear labeling.
- Diversity: We cover formats (flower, oils, edibles), cannabinoid ratios, and price tiers.
For our editorial policy on sources and updates, see Editorial Standards and the higher-level overview Information You Can Trust.
Verification & Labwork
- COA checks: We verify Certificates of Analysis for potency, contaminants, and date of test.
- Third-party labs: When feasible, we commission independent testing; we disclose methods and labs.
- Label vs. lab variance: Variance beyond thresholds is flagged in reviews.
Sensory & Usability Panels
- Panel composition: Trained evaluators with disclosed experience levels.
- Blind tasting where applicable: Minimize brand bias.
- Standardized rubrics: Aroma, flavor, onset/offset, consistency, packaging, usability.
Scoring Framework
Our composite score weights safety, accuracy of labeling, sensory performance, and value. We publish sub-scores and explain trade-offs.
Conflicts of Interest & Independence
- No pay-for-praise: Brands can't buy positive coverage.
- Affiliate disclosures: If we use affiliate links, we disclose and never change scores because of revenue.
- Reviewer independence: Reviewers do not accept gifts that exceed de minimis value.
Updates & Corrections
Reviews are date-stamped and re-evaluated as products change. Major changes are summarized in Research Updates.