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* [http://anresco.com/ Anresco Laboratories] (Pricing not public)
* [http://anresco.com/ Anresco Laboratories] (Pricing not public)
* [https://www.belcostalabs.com/ BelCosta Labs] (Pricing not public)
* [http://budgenius.com Bud Genius] ($50/sample)
* [http://budgenius.com Bud Genius] ($50/sample)
* [https://www.cannalysislabs.com/ Cannalysis] (Pricing not public)
* [https://www.cannalysislabs.com/ Cannalysis] (Pricing not public)
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* [https://www.cblabstesting.com/ CB Labs] (Pricing not public)
* [https://www.cblabstesting.com/ CB Labs] (Pricing not public)
* [http://www.cwanalytical.com/ CW Analytical] (Pricing not public)
* [http://www.cwanalytical.com/ CW Analytical] (Pricing not public)
* [https://deibelcannabislabs.com/ Deibel Cannabis Laboratories] (Pricing not public)
* [http://www.eviolabs.com/ EVIO Labs] (Pricing not public)
* [http://www.eviolabs.com/ EVIO Labs] (Pricing not public)
* [https://www.flowerpottesting.com/ Flower Potency Testing] ($65–$620, single and package tests)
* [https://www.flowerpottesting.com/ Flower Potency Testing] ($65–$620, single and package tests)
* [http://harrenslab.com/ Harrens Lab] (Pricing not public)
* [http://harrenslab.com/ Harrens Lab] (Pricing not public)
* [https://www.hqal.org/ Humboldt Quality Assurance Laboratories] (Pricing not public)
* [http://infinitecal.com/ Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs] ($65–$90+/test)
* [http://infinitecal.com/ Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs] ($65–$90+/test)
* [https://www.chemistryofcannabis.com/ KS Labs] ($20–$200/test; also offers consulting)
* [http://mersolabs.com/ Merso Labs] (Pricing not public)
* [https://paclabanalytics.com/ PacLab Analytics] (Pricing not public)
* [https://www.pharmlabscannabistesting.com/ PharmLabs] (Pricing not public)
* [https://www.pharmlabscannabistesting.com/ PharmLabs] (Pricing not public)
* [http://pureanalytics.net/ Pure Analytics] (Pricing not public)
* [http://pureanalytics.net/ Pure Analytics] (Pricing not public)
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* [https://www.sequoia-labs.com/ Sequoia Analytical Labs] (Pricing not public)
* [https://www.sequoia-labs.com/ Sequoia Analytical Labs] (Pricing not public)
* [https://www.steephill.com/locations/california Steep Hill California] (Pricing not public)
* [https://www.steephill.com/locations/california Steep Hill California] (Pricing not public)
* [https://thewercshop.com/The Werc Shop] (Pricing not public)
* [https://thewercshop.com/ The Werc Shop] (Pricing not public)




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* [https://www.aurum-labs.com/ Aurum Labs] ($36–120/test type)
* [https://www.aurum-labs.com/ Aurum Labs] ($36–120/test type)
* [http://bonafideslab.com/ Bonafides Laboratory] (Pricing not public)
* [http://bonafideslab.com/ Bonafides Laboratory] (Pricing not public)
* [http://www.botanacor.com/ Botanacor] (Hemp testing; pricing not public)
* [http://gobianalytical.net/ Gobi Labs] (Pricing not public)
* [http://gobianalytical.net/ Gobi Labs] (Pricing not public)
* [https://greenlabsolutionscompany.wordpress.com/ Green Lab Solutions Company] (Pricing not public)
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* [https://cdxanalytics.com/ CDX Analytics] (Pricing not public)
* [http://eviolabs.com EVIO Labs] (Pricing not public)
* [http://eviolabs.com EVIO Labs] (Pricing not public)
* [https://mcrlabs.com/ MCR Labs] ($50–100/sample)
* [https://mcrlabs.com/ MCR Labs] ($50–100/sample)
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* [http://www.juniperanalyticsllc.com/ Juniper Analytics] ($50–$500, single and package tests)
* [http://www.juniperanalyticsllc.com/ Juniper Analytics] ($50–$500, single and package tests)
* [https://lightscale.com/ Lightscale Labs] ($20–$300, single and package tests)
* [https://lightscale.com/ Lightscale Labs] ($20–$300, single and package tests)
* [https://paclabanalytics.com/ PacLab Analytics] (Pricing not public)
* [https://phylos.bio/ Phylos Bioscience] ($60–$295; sexing and genotyping only)
* [https://phylos.bio/ Phylos Bioscience] ($60–$295; sexing and genotyping only)
* [http://pixislabs.com/ Pixis Labs] (Pricing not public)
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* [http://www.3ccannabis.com/ 3C Consulting]
* [http://www.americancannabisconsulting.com/ American Cannabis Company]
* [http://www.americancannabisconsulting.com/ American Cannabis Company]
* [https://www.begreenlegal.com/ BeGreenLegal]
* [http://c3analytical.com/ C3 Labs]
* [http://c3analytical.com/ C3 Labs]
* [http://cannabisconsultantsfl.com/ Cannabis Business Services (of Florida)]
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* [http://steephilllab.com/consulting/ Steep Hill Halent]
* [http://www.vitalescientific.com/services/cannabis/ Vitale Scientific Associates]
* [http://www.vitalescientific.com/services/cannabis/ Vitale Scientific Associates]
* [https://willowindustries.com/consulting/ Willow Industries]


===Testing hardware and supplies vendors===
===Testing hardware and supplies vendors===

Revision as of 00:03, 28 November 2018

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This last section of the guide provides closing thoughts to tie together what was previously discussed. It also provides a directory of cannabis testing, standards, etc. resources for readers wanting to learn more.

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5. Final thoughts

This guide has attempted to provide insight into various aspects of the current status of laboratory testing of cannabis in the U.S. By extension, it has required a closer look at many non-testing or tangentially related aspects of cannabis, including history, regulations, standards, methods, equipment, and software. The guide has also attempted to look at the potential future of testing, a more difficult feat that has required inspection of—and speculation on—a mix of statistics and politics, as well as government and social policy and how they may all affect the future of cannabis testing. We learned that many point fingers at the U.S. federal government for being responsible for several cannabis-related issues, including lack of clear government support for cannabis research, lack of standardization of testing and analysis methods for said research, and wavering policy that remains inconsistent at best. At root is the fact that the federal government maintains cannabis (and its constituents) as a Schedule I drug, by extension declaring that it has no respectable medical use. This and related decisions have slowed down the academic study of cannabis (in the U.S.), including its analysis, quality testing, and research and use as a medical treatment. The development, implementation, and reassessment of cultivation and testing standards and methods have largely been piecemeal; additionally, those efforts have been enacted in an environment where, despite the legal status in a state, fear that the federal government will inevitably intervene slows progress even further.

Despite these barriers, the speed at which U.S. states have adopted some form of legalization of cannabis has pushed scientists and researchers to collaborate and improve standards and methods. Necessity continues to be the mother of invention, driving those in the industry to adapt or perish in a difficult, inconsistent market. State officials are teaming up at industry conferences and sharing ideas. Non-profit organizations are joining forces with major standards agencies to expand and improve good laboratory practices. Researchers—whether on their own or with the help of others internationally—are learning more about the various cannabinoids and their interaction with terpenes, driving new insight into potential therapeutic remedies. Overall public perception about marijuana consumption and use is gradually shifting towards a positive light, even when so little is still understood about the long-term ramifications of its use. Commercial interests are taking notice, and so are international treaty makers. All of this adds up to forward momentum in the cannabis industry, with warts and all.

Many factors will affect the future of cannabis regulation, testing, and research; in the process, we're certain to see both ups and downs as political and social climates continue to change. However, as marijuana consumption and hemp-based manufacturing methods continue to see expanded support, consumers and manufacturers, as well as all those involved in between, will always clamor for a safer product that is "as advertised." Laboratory analysis will play an important role in that effort, whether it's in the medical research lab, the quality control lab, or the manufacturer's lab. It will be imperative for all interested parties to further work together to ensure methods are sound and standardized in a realistic and beneficial way to ensure that in the end consumers will get the best possible product available.

6. Resources

Key reading








Reference material







Law and regulation






Publications and blogs

Standards and guidance

(See each sub-committee for proposed and approved standards)







Accreditation and certification






Testing





(Note year; still provides historical perspective)


New York State Department of Health:




Scientific conferences and trade shows













Associations, organizations, and interest groups

Regional

Testing labs and pricing info

The prevalence of testing laboratories in any given state depends on a few factors: legalization status, state laws regarding testing, and strictness of regulations. Labs typically appear as stand-alone, third-party entities. Though not common, some testing laboratories are located within dispensaries (e.g., Champlain Valley Dispensary in Vermont[1]) and treatment centers (e.g., Sanctuary ATC in New Hampshire.[2]).

The following are known active cannabis testing labs (those currently in the licensing process are not included):

Alaska


Arizona:


Arkansas:


California:


Colorado:


Connecticut:


Delaware:


District of Columbia:


Florida:


Hawaii:


Illinois:


Maine:


Maryland:


Massachusetts:


Michigan:


Minnesota:

  • Not clear; independent labs must be approved by Commissioner of Health.[4] Two labs—Aspen Research and Legend Technical Services—were approved to do testing in 2015, but neither lists those services on their website.[5]


Missouri:

  • Medical marijuana passed in November 2018; Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services needs to develop testing rules[6]


Montana:


Nevada:


New Hampshire:

  • The state mandates testing, but it's not clear which independent laboratories are approved to do so.


New Jersey:

  • Cannabis testing is performed by the Department of Health and Senior Services.[7]

https://cannalyticsrc.com/


New Mexico:


New York:

  • "The Department's Wadsworth Center Laboratory will perform initial testing and analysis of final medical marijuana products until independent laboratories receive certification from the New York State Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP)."[8]


North Dakota:


Ohio:


Oregon


Pennsylvania:


Rhode Island:


Vermont:

  • The Department of Public Safety "may require laboratory testing of cannabis produced by a registered dispensary. The Department may specify the testing methodology. The registered dispensary shall bear the costs of any testing required by the Department."[12]
  • Champlain Valley Dispenary (News article indicates may be accepting testing from non-patients; $75-$125/sample for potency[13])
  • Nutraceutical Science Laboratories (Pricing not public)


Washington:

Support services

The following entities are known to provide consulting and support services of various types to cannabis testing labs (as well as cultivators, dispensaries, etc.):

Testing hardware and supplies vendors

Software vendors

Cannabis-oriented LIMS

CDMS

See the CDMS vendor page.

Seed-to-sale

This is a representative sample of solutions and not a directory of all available solutions:

References

  1. ↑ "Our Quality Commitment". Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc. http://www.cvdvt.org/products/quality-commitment/. Retrieved 24 February 2017. 
  2. ↑ "New Hampshire Therapeutic Cannabis Laboratory Analysis — Therapeutic Uses". Sanctuary ATC. http://www.sanctuaryatc.org/laboratory-analysis-nh.php. Retrieved 24 February 2017. 
  3. ↑ Flood, C. (15 November 2016). "State contracts medical marijuana tester". Cape Gazette. http://www.capegazette.com/article/state-contracts-medical-marijuana-tester/120159. Retrieved 02 March 2017. 
  4. ↑ Klarqvist, E. (August 2016). "Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Therapeutic Research Act" (PDF). Minnesota House of Representatives. http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/MCTRA.pdf. Retrieved 02 March 2017. 
  5. ↑ "Public Health Laboratory Annual Report: Fiscal Year 2015" (PDF). Minnesota Department of Health Public Health Laboratory. 2016. https://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2016/other/160894.pdf. Retrieved 14 March 2017. 
  6. ↑ Marso, A. (16 November 2018). "Medical marijuana in Missouri: When—and if—you can get it". The Kansas City Star. https://www.kansascity.com/living/health-fitness/article221302705.html. Retrieved 27 November 2018. 
  7. ↑ "Medicinal Marijuana Program Rules" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. 23 November 2011. http://www.state.nj.us/health/medicalmarijuana/documents/final_rules.pdf. Retrieved 02 March 2017. 
  8. ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions". New York State Medical Marijuana Program. New York State Department of Health. March 2016. https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/faq.htm. Retrieved 24 February 2017. 
  9. ↑ "Initiated Constitutional Amendment No. 5" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 2016. https://vip.sos.nd.gov/pdfs/Measures%20Info/2016%20General/Measure%205.pdf. Retrieved 02 March 2017. 
  10. ↑ "North Dakota chooses medical marijuana laboratory company". The Associated Press. 21 May 2018. https://www.apnews.com/397eab5555e84454af2833c2763ba481. Retrieved 27 November 2018. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Provance, J. (21 September 2018). "Toledo lab licensed for medical marijuana testing". The Blade. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2018/09/21/Toledo-lab-picked-for-medical-marijuana-testing-ACT-Laboratories-of-Ohio/stories/20180921147. Retrieved 27 November 2018. 
  12. ↑ "Rules Regulating Cannabis for Symptom Relief" (PDF). Vermont Department of Public Safety. 30 November 2015. http://vcic.vermont.gov/sites/vcic/files/files/marijuana-registry/MR-Rules-Regulating-Cannabis-for-Symptom-Relief.pdf. Retrieved 02 March 2017. 
  13. ↑ Baird, J.B. (12 June 2018). "Test the potency of your VT homegrown marijuana". Burlington Free Press. https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2018/06/12/vermonters-can-legally-test-cannabis-potency/659507002/. Retrieved 27 November 2018. 

Citation information for this chapter

Chapters: 5. Final thoughts and 6. Resources

Title: Past, Present, and Future of Cannabis Laboratory Testing and Regulation in the United States

Author for citation: Shawn E. Douglas

License for content: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International

Publication date: November 2018


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