Sec. 10.62.23.03. Independent Testing Laboratory Selection and Responsibility

Upon successful completion of a validation process, the licensee 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 have an agent of the independent testing laboratory obtain samples according to a statistically valid sampling method for each lot;

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 destroy the remains of the sample of medical cannabis after analysis is completed; and

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