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ASTM Method D8399

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Hemp Standards

There are different cultivars of cannabis plants that are used in various ways.  Plants that have been bred to have higher THC content are used for medicinal and recreational uses.  Those bred to have lower THC levels can be used for hemp production.  Hemp is a crop that is harvested for the fibers of the plant and can be used to make clothing, paper, and other products.  Currently USDA regulations stipulate hemp crops must be below 0.3% w/w for total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (considering both THC and THCA) on a dry weight basis of the sample.

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Cannabinoid Standards

Testing Cannabinoids? AccuStandard offers Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for cannabinoid potency testing.  Cannabinoids such as Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabigerol (CBG), and their derivatives are the primary active ingredients responsible for the psychoactive and medicinal effects of cannabis products. Every cannabis plant has differing amounts of these compounds occurring naturally. Different cannabinoids are responsible for different physiological effects.

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Residual Solvent Standards

AccuStandard has created standards to test for Residual Solvents specifically for the Cannabis industry. Solvents such as butane, ethyl acetate, or ethanol are used to extract the active ingredients and flavor chemicals from the cannabis buds. After extraction it is important that these solvents be removed from the consumer product to ensure no toxic residuals of these solvents remain.

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Terpene Standards

AccuStandard offers standards to test for Terpenes in Cannabis. Terpenes, for example linalool and α-Pinene, are the chemicals found in the aromatic oils that give different strains their distinct flavor profile. These standards can be used to determine the specific flavor profile and help with identifying the strain of the product.

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Odor Standards

Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs) are a group of chemical compounds that have been evaluated for their possible role in enhancing cannabis products flavor and aroma. These CRMs are designed to help test for traces of VSCs in cannabis to help investigate that role and its potential therapeutic advantages.

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Pesticide Standards

Pesticides are used in most agricultural settings. The cultivation of cannabis is no different. Many of these pesticides can be dangerous to human health. An additional concern is that these chemicals can be concentrated along with the active ingredients during extraction. Most states regulate the amount of pesticide residue that can be present in consumer cannabis products. Different categories such as pyrethroids and organophospates are commonly used and regulated. For example, Azadirachtin is a pesticide derived from Neem oil that is commonly used as an "organic pesticide" but may cause health issues in cannabis consumers.

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Heavy Metal Standards

Cannabis easily uptakes heavy metals like cadmium, mercury and lead from the soil in which it is grown. Additionally, metal contamination like chromium or nickel from processing equipment can be introduced into the consumable product. Therefore testing for these and other metals is critical to assure the safety of the final product for the consumer.  AccuStandard offers Heavy Metal Standards for Cannabis testing purposes.

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Our D-8399-SET includes all the target pesticides listed in ASTM Method D8399. Residue of these pesticides may still exist and even become concentrated after the extraction process. Exposure to some of these pesticides can result in major health risks such as nervous system damage, kidney problems, infertility, or cancer.

ASTM D8399 Pesticides in Cannabis

ASTM Pesticides in Dried Cannabis Standard

California

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is responsible for the guidance to the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) which regulates testing laboratories for cannabis products.

Colorado

The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) mandates pesticide testing by licensed cannabis laboratories. Colorado allows laboratories to use methods that are fit-for-purpose, including ASTM and AOAC methods.

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Connecticut

This CRM includes all the pesticides that The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) has permitted to use during the cannabis cultivation process.

Florida

The Florida Department of Health is responsible for regulations concerning pesticide usage on medical marijuana.

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Maine

The Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) is responsible for establishing the standards and rules for cannabis and cannabis products testing requirements.

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Maryland

The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission works with the Maryland Department of Agriculture to regulate the pesticides that can be used on medicinal cannabis crops.

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Massachusetts

The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) is responsible for the rules for testing protocols on cannabis products.

Michigan

The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) is responsible for the rules for testing protocols on cannabis products.

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Nevada

In Nevada the Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) regulates the testing facilities and laboratories, while the Oregon Health Authority sets the testing requirements and guidelines.

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New York

The Office of Cannabis Management is the regulatory body is responsible to set the testing criteria and limits in accordance with New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Part 130.

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Oklahoma

The office Medical Marijuana Authority is responsible to establish guidance to regulate testing for cannabis and all cannabis related products.

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Oregon

The Oregon Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ORELAP) is the agency that provides accreditation for Cannabis Testing Laboratories. The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) regulates which pesticides are permissible.

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❄ CP-ORE-RS-04: ColdPAK required to maintain integrity of product.

Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Health, Office of Medical Marijuana is responsible to set the requirements for Cannabis quality testing by approved laboratories.

Washington State

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) regulates which pesticides are acceptable for use in cannabis, and the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) sets the concentration limits and establishes testing requirements for cannabis products.

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Health Canada has mandatory testing requirements for Cannabis products. AccuStandard has designed products specifically to help meet the requirements of these regulations. Additionally our Cannabinoid standards have TK exemptions and can be sold to Canadian customers with no additional paperwork required.

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