Our footprint spans across the United States and our commitment to the highest quality testing remains our priority. Our team has extensive knowledge of the various requirements for testing, including what tests are required, how often they need to be performed, and what thresholds need to be met. This state-by-state overview gives a snapshot of how those regulations and requirements vary between jurisdictions.
Alaska Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 49 Microbials: 7 Metals: 11 Solvents: 11 Potency-only Labs: No Regular Inspections: Allowed, undefined frequency Shelf Life: Not stated* Past recalls published: Yes Past violations published: None found
Arizona Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 31 Microbials: 4 Metals: 4 Solvents: 7 Potency-only Labs: No Regular Inspections: Yes, annually Shelf Life: Not stated Past recalls published: Yes Past violations published: None found
California Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 89 Microbials: 12 Metals: 10 Solvents: 10 Potency-only Labs: No Regular Inspections: Allowed, undefined frequency Shelf Life: Not stated* Past recalls published: Yes Past violations published: None found
Colorado Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 11 Microbials: 9 Metals: 11 Solvents: 12 Potency-only Labs: No Regular Inspections: Allowed, undefined frequency* Shelf Life: Yes (reasonable suspicion) Past recalls published: Yes Past violations published: None found
Connecticut Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 72 Microbials: 1 Metals: 5 Solvents: 5 Potency-only Labs: No Regular Inspections: Allowed, undefined frequency Shelf Life: Not stated Past recalls published: None found Past violations published: None found
Illinois Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 59 Microbials: 8 Metals: 7 Solvents: 5 Potency-only Labs: No Regular Inspections: Yes, annually Shelf Life: Yes, anytime Past recalls published: No Past violations published: None found
Maine Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 41 Microbials: 9 Metals: 7 Solvents: 10 Potency-only Labs: No* Regular Inspections: Yes, annually Shelf Life: Yes, anytime Past recalls published: None found Past violations published: None found
Maryland Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 13 Microbials: 8 Metals: 8 Solvents: 4 Potency-only Labs: No* Regular Inspections: Allowed, undefined frequency Shelf Life: Not stated Past recalls published: None found Past violations published: None found
Massachusetts Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 96 Microbials: 10 Metals: 11 Solvents: 9 Potency-only Labs: Unclear Regular Inspections: Allowed, undefined frequency Shelf Life: Not stated Past recalls published: Yes* Past violations published: None found
Michigan Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 116 Microbials: 5 Metals: 5 Solvents: 12 Potency-only Labs: No Regular Inspections: Allowed, undefined frequency Shelf Life: Yes, anytime Past recalls published: Yes Past violations published: Yes
Missouri Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 16 Microbials: 11 Metals: 5 Solvents: 5 Potency-only Labs: No* Regular Inspections: Allowed, undefined frequency Shelf Life: Not stated Past recalls published: No* Past violations published: None found
Montana Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 50 Microbials: 8 Metals: 4 Solvents: 6 Potency-only Labs: No Regular Inspections: Yes, annually Shelf Life: Not stated Past recalls published: Yes Past violations published: None found
Nevada Cannabinoids: Some Pesticides: 34 Microbials: 7 Metals: 10 Solvents: 12 Potency-only Labs: No Regular Inspections: Allowed, undefined frequency Shelf Life: Yes, anytime Past recalls published: Yes Past violations published: None found
New Jersey Cannabinoids: No Pesticides: 108 Microbials: 7 Metals: 6 Solvents: 6 Potency-only Labs: No* Regular Inspections: Allowed, undefined frequency Shelf Life: Yes, anytime Past recalls published: None found Past violations published: Yes
New Mexico Cannabinoids: No Pesticides: 22 Microbials: 11 Metals: 8 Solvents: 6 Potency-only Labs: No, must test all elements Regular Inspections: Unclear Shelf Life: Not stated Past recalls published: None found Past violations published: None found
New York Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 79 Microbials: 10 Metals: 10 Solvents: 7 Potency-only Labs: No* Regular Inspections: Unclear Shelf Life: Yes, anytime Past recalls published: Not found Past violations published: None found
Oregon Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 63 Microbials: 12 Metals: 4 Solvents: 11 Potency-only Labs: Yes* Regular Inspections: Allowed, undefined frequency Shelf Life: Yes, anytime Past recalls published: Yes Past violations published: Unclear*
Rhode Island Cannabinoids: Some Pesticides: 81 Microbials: 9 Metals: 8 Solvents: 5 Potency-only Labs: No Regular Inspections: Allowed, undefined frequency Shelf Life: Yes, anytime Past recalls published: N/A Past violations published: N/A
Vermont Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 60 Microbials: 12 Metals: 11 Solvents: 4 Potency-only Labs: No Regular Inspections: Allowed, undefined frequency Shelf Life: Not stated* Past recalls published: None found Past violations published: None found
Virginia Recreational sales beginning 2024Washington Cannabinoids: Yes Pesticides: 101 Microbials: 8 Metals: 6 Solvents: 7 Potency-only Labs: No Regular Inspections: Allowed, undefined frequency Shelf Life: Yes, anytime Past recalls published: Yes Past violations published: Yes
Last updated 05/02/2023. This is not legal advice.
Below are the 10 questions we asked of each state for our analysis.
Consolidated table of result data.
| State | Test for Delta 8/10? | How many pesticides? | How many microbials? | How many metals? | How many solvents? | Allow potency-only labs? | Require regular, in-person lab inspections? | Allow finished product shelf testing? | Public website of past recalls? | Public website of past lab violations? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rule | Rule | Rule | Rule | Rule | ||||||
| No | Pesticides are not tested. | 3 | None listed | 6 | No,Potency-only during retest allowed | Allowed, undefined frequency | Yes, can conduct supplemental testing anytime | No - old recalls listed but links are broken | None Found | |
| No | 57 | 3 | 4 | 19 | No | Yes, annually | Not Stated | Yes | None Found | |
| Only D8 | 66 | 3 | 4 | 20 | No | Allowed, undefined frequency | Not Stated | Yes | None Found | |
| Yes | 13 | 3 | 4 | 11 | No | Yes, annually | Yes, can test with reasonable grounds of suspicion | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | 45 | 7 | 4 | Not listed | No | Allowed, undefined frequency | Not stated | None Found | None Found | |
| No | 100+ (requires EPA food-grade standards) | 5 | 4 | 17 | No | Yes, annually | Yes, can test anytime | None Found | None Found | |
| No | 59 | 6 | 4 | 20 | No* | Yes, allowed annually | Yes, can test anytime | None Found | None Found | |
| No | 48 | 9 | 5 | 8 | No* | Allowed, undefined frequency | Not stated | None found | None Found | |
| No | 9 | 4 | 4 | 54 | Unclear | Allowed, undefined frequency | Not stated | No | None Found | |
| Yes | 58 | 6 | 7 | 20 | No | Allowed, undefined frequency | Yes, can test anytime | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | 60 | 8 | 5 | 20 | No* | Allowed, undefined frequency | Not stated | No* (will cannabis be included in food and drug?) | None Found | |
| No | 17 | 6 | 4 | 24 | No | Yes, conducted annually | Not stated | Yes | No | |
| Yes | 23 | 9 | 4 | Not Specified | No | Allowed, undefined frequency | Yes, can test anytime | Yes | None Found | |
| No | 45 | 7 | 8 | 22 | No* | Allowed, undefined frequency | Yes, can test anytime | None Found | Yes | |
| Only D8 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 13 | No* | Unclear | Not stated | None Found | None Found | |
| Yes | 70 | 3 | 8 | 20 | Yes* | Biannually | Yes, can test anytime | Launching soon | Launching soon | |
| No | 59 | 2 | 4 | 24 | Yes* | Allowed, undefined frequency | Yes, can test anytime | Yes | None Found | |
| No | 17 | 6 | 4 | 31 | No | Allowed, undefined frequency | Yes, can test antime | N/A | N/A | |
| No | 15 | 4 | 4 | 13 | No | Allowed, undefined frequency | Not stated* | None Found | None Found | |
| Recreational sales beginning 2024 | ||||||||||
| No | 59 | 3 | 4 | 16 | No | Allowed, undefined frequency | Yes, can test anytime | Yes | Yes |
Last updated 05/02/2023. The information on this page has been prepared for educational purposes only, and is not legal advice.
