(a) The laboratory shall analyze a sample of cannabis or cannabis product to determine whether the cannabinoid profile of the sample conforms to the labeled content of each cannabinoid such as THC; THCA; CBD; CBDA; CBG; and CBN. (b) The laboratory shall report the result of the cannabinoid testing on the COA both as a percentage and in milligrams per gram (mg/g) dry-weight using the following equation and indicate “pass” or “fail” on the COA: Dry-weight percent cannabinoid = wet-weight percent cannabinoid / (1 − percent moisture / 100) (c) If the labeled content of any one cannabinoid is expressed as a total concentration of the cannabinoid, the laboratory shall calculate the total cannabinoid concentration as follows: Total cannabinoid concentration (mg/g) = (cannabinoid acid form concentration (mg/g) x 0.877) + cannabinoid concentration (mg/g) (d) A sample shall be deemed to have passed the cannabinoid testing if the concentration of any one cannabinoid does not exceed the labeled content of the cannabinoid, plus or minus 10%. (e) If the sample fails cannabinoid testing, the batch from which the sample was collected fails cannabinoid testing and shall not be released for retail sale. Authority: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26100, 26104 and 26110, Business and Professions Code.
BUREAU OF CANNABIS CONTROL;§ 5723. Heavy Metals Testing
(a) The laboratory shall analyze a sample of cannabis or cannabis product to determine whether heavy metals are present. (b) The laboratory shall report the result of the heavy metals test in micrograms per gram (µg/g) on the COA and indicate “pass” or “fail” on the COA. (c) A sample shall be deemed to have passed the heavy metals testing if the presence of heavy metals does not exceed the action levels listed in the following table. (d) If a sample fails heavy metals testing, the batch from which the sample was collected fails heavy metals testing and shall not be released for retail sale.
Heavy Metal Action Level (µg/g) Inhalable Cannabis and Cannabis Products Other Cannabis and Cannabis Products Cadmium 0.2 0.5 Lead 0.5 0.5 Arsenic 0.2 1.5 Mercury 0.1 3.0 Authority: Section 26013, Business and Prof
BUREAU OF CANNABIS CONTROL;§ 5722. Foreign Material Testing
(a) The laboratory shall analyze a sample of cannabis or cannabis product to determine whether foreign material is present. (b) The laboratory shall report the result of the foreign material test by indicating “pass” or “fail” on the COA. (c) The laboratory shall perform foreign material testing on the total representative sample prior to sample homogenization. (d) When the laboratory performs foreign material testing, at minimum, the laboratory shall do all of the following: (1) Examine both the exterior and interior of the cannabis sample, and (2) Examine the exterior of the cannabis product sample. (e) A sample shall be deemed to have passed the foreign material testing if the presence of foreign material does not exceed: (1) 1/4 of the total sample area covered by sand, soil, cinders, or dirt; (2) 1/4 of the total sample area covered by mold; (3) 1 insect fragment, 1 rodent hair, or 1 count mammalian excreta per 3.0 grams; or (4) 1/4 of the total sample area covered by an imbedded foreign material. (f) If a sample fails foreign material testing, the batch from which the sample was collected fails foreign material testing and shall not be released for retail sale. Authority: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26100, 26104 and 26110, Business and Professions Code.
BUREAU OF CANNABIS CONTROL;§ 5721. Mycotoxin Testing
(a) The laboratory shall analyze a sample of cannabis or cannabis product to determine whether mycotoxins are present. (b) The laboratory shall report the result of the mycotoxins testing in unit micrograms per kilograms (µg/kg) on the COA and indicate “pass” or “fail” on the COA. (c) A sample shall be deemed to have passed mycotoxin testing if both the following conditions are met: (1) Total of aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, and G2 does not exceed 20 µg/kg of substance, and (2) Ochratoxin A does not exceed 20 µg/kg of substance. (d) If a sample fails mycotoxin testing, the batch from which the sample was collected fails mycotoxin testing and shall not be released for retail sale. Authority: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26100, 26104 and 26110, Business and Professions Code
BUREAU OF CANNABIS CONTROL;§ 5719. Residual Pesticides Testing
(a) The laboratory shall analyze at minimum 0.5 grams of the representative sample of cannabis or cannabis product to determine whether residual pesticides are present. (b) The laboratory shall report whether any Category I Residual Pesticides are detected above the limit of detection (LOD) and shall report the result of the Category II Residual Pesticides testing in unit micrograms per gram (µg/g) on the COA. The laboratory shall indicate “pass” or “fail” on the COA. (c) The laboratory shall establish a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.10 µg/g or lower for all Category I Residual Pesticides. (d) The sample shall be deemed to have passed the residual pesticides testing if both of the following conditions are met: (1) The presence of any residual pesticide listed in the following tables in Category I are not detected, and (2) The presence of any residual pesticide listed in the following tables in Category II does not exceed the indicated action levels. (e) If a sample fails residual pesticides testing, the batch from which the sample was collected fails pesticides testing and shall not be released for retail sale. Authority: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26100, 26104 and 26110, Business and Professions Code.
BUREAU OF CANNABIS CONTROL; § 5716. Homogeneity Testing of Edible Cannabis Products
§ 5716. Homogeneity Testing of Edible Cannabis Products (a) The laboratory shall analyze a sample of edible cannabis product that contains more than one serving per unit to determine whether the edible cannabis product is of homogeneous THC content. (b) The laboratory shall perform homogeneity testing when the first batch of edible cannabis product is tested before entering the retail market. Once the initial batch of the product passes homogeneity testing, and provided that the process for manufacturing and the composition of the edible cannabis product remains the same, a batch of edible cannabis product shall be tested for homogeneity every 6 months thereafter. (c) A sample of edible cannabis product shall be deemed to have passed homogeneity testing if the relative standard deviation of THC concentration between the samples collected does not exceed plus or minus 10%. (d) If a sample fails homogeneity testing, or the laboratory fails to perform homogeneity testing as required by this section, the batch from which the sample was collected fails homogeneity testing and may not be released for retail sale. (e) If a sample passes homogeneity testing, the laboratory shall perform all other analyses required under this chapter. Authority: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26100, 26104 and 26110, Business and Professions Code.
BUREAU OF CANNABIS CONTROL; Laboratory Testing and Reporting § 5715. Phase-In of Required Laboratory Testing
§ 5715. Phase-In of Required Laboratory Testing
(a) Cannabis and cannabis products shall not be sold or transferred to a retailer, or released for retail sale, unless a representative sample of the cannabis or cannabis product has undergone and passed all testing as required by this section. (b) All cannabis harvested on or after January 1, 2018, and all cannabis products manufactured on or after January 1, 2018, shall be tested for the following analytes, if applicable: (1) Cannabinoids as required in section 5724 of this division; (2) Moisture content as required in section 5717 of this division; (3) Category II Residual Solvents and Processing Chemicals as required in section 5718 of this division; (4) Category I Residual Pesticides as required in section 5719 of this division; (5) Microbial Impurities as required in section 5720 of this division; and (6) Homogeneity as required in section 5716 of this division. (c) In addition to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, all cannabis harvested on or after July 1, 2018, and all cannabis products manufactured on or after July 1, 2018, shall be tested for the following analytes, if applicable: (1) Category I Residual Solvents and Processing Chemicals as required in section 5718 of this division; (2) Category II Residual Pesticides as required in section 5719 of this division; and (3) Foreign Material as required in section 5722 of this division. (d) In addition to the requirements in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, all cannabis harvested on or after December 31, 2018, and all cannabis products manufactured on or after December 31, 2018, shall be tested for the following analytes, if applicable: (1) Terpenoids as required in section 5725 of this division; (2) Mycotoxins as required in section 5721 of this division; (3) Heavy Metals as required in section 5723 of this division; and (4) Water Activity as required in section 5717 of this division. (e) Licensees may have a sample of cannabis or cannabis products tested for analytes that are not yet required to be tested. However, if the sample fails any additional test(s) not required pursuant to this section on the date of testing, the batch from which the sample was collected fails testing and shall not be released for retail sale. Authority: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26100 and 26104, Business and Professions Code.
BUREAU OF CANNABIS CONTROL, Standard Operating Procedures § 5712. Test Methods
§ 5712. Test Methods
(a) The laboratory shall develop, implement, and validate test methods for the analyses of
samples as required under this division. [Read more…]
BUREAU OF CANNABIS CONTROL Article 4. Standard Operating Procedures § 5711. Laboratory Analyses Standard Operating Procedures
Article 4. Standard Operating Procedures
§ 5711. Laboratory Analyses Standard Operating Procedures
(a) The laboratory shall develop, implement, and maintain written standard operating procedures
(SOP) for the following laboratory processes:
(1) Sample preparation. Sample preparation SOP(s) shall address the following:
(A) Sample homogenization;
(B) Handling and storage;
(C) Preservation; and [Read more…]
BUREAU OF CANNABIS CONTROL § 5710. Laboratory Receipt of Samples Obtained from a Distributor
§ 5710. Laboratory Receipt of Samples Obtained from a Distributor
(a) The laboratory may accept and analyze a sample from a distributor for the required testing
under section 5714 of this division only if there is an accompanying COC form for the sample.
(b) The laboratory shall not analyze a sample obtained from a distributor, and the batch from
which the sample was obtained may not be released for retail sale, if the any of the following
occur: [Read more…]