(a) The laboratory shall analyze a sample of cannabis product to determine whether residual solvents or processing chemicals are present. (b) The laboratory shall report the result of the residual solvents and processing chemicals testing in unit micrograms per gram (µg/g) on the COA and indicate “pass” or “fail” on the COA.

(c) The laboratory shall establish a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 1.0 µg/g or lower for all Category I Residual Solvents or Processing Chemicals. (d) The sample shall be deemed to have passed the residual solvents and processing chemicals testing if both of the following conditions are met: (1) The presence of any residual solvent or processing chemical listed in the following tables in Category I is not detected, and (2) The presence of any residual solvent or processing chemical listed in the following tables in Category II does not exceed the indicated action levels.

(d) If a sample fails residual solvents and processing chemicals testing, the batch from which the sample was collected fails residual solvents and processing chemicals 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.