Sec. 10.62.15.04. Independent Testing Laboratory Selection  


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  • A licensed grower shall use an independent testing laboratory:

    A. That has adopted a standard operating procedure to test medical cannabis and medical cannabis concentrate that is approved by an accreditation body that is a signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement;

    B. To obtain samples of each batch according to a statistically valid sampling method by an agent of an independent testing laboratory;

    C. To analyze the samples according to:

    (1) The most current version of the cannabis inflorescence monograph published by the American Herbal Pharmacopeia (AHP); or

    (2) A scientifically valid methodology that is equal or superior to that of the AHP monograph;

    D. In the event of a test result which falls out of specification, the laboratory shall follow their standard operating procedure to confirm or refute the original result;

    E. To issue a certificate of analysis; and

    F. To destroy the remains of the sample of medical cannabis after analysis is completed.