Arizona Cannabis Testing Requirements
Comprehensive testing requirements and compliance guidelines for cannabis products in Arizona
Overview
Testing Categories
Cannabinoid Potency
RequiredTesting for THC, THCA, CBD, CBDA, CBN, and CBG
Testing Frequency: Per batch
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Pesticide Analysis
RequiredScreening for category I and II pesticides
Testing Frequency: Per batch
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Heavy Metal Testing
RequiredAnalysis for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury
Testing Frequency: Per batch
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Microbial Testing
RequiredTesting for aspergillus, E. coli, Salmonella, and total aerobic count
Testing Frequency: Per batch
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Mycotoxin Analysis
RequiredTesting for aflatoxins and ochratoxin
Testing Frequency: Per batch
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Residual Solvent Testing
RequiredAnalysis for residual solvents used in extraction
Testing Frequency: Per batch
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Product-Specific Requirements
Flower / medical marijuana
RequiredPanel: Compliance release testing
Test Type: Contaminants (Table 3.1)
Batch must be tested for each analyte in Table 3.1; heavy metals may be reduced to once every 3 months after 6 months compliance
Source: AZDHS 9 A.A.C. 17 (effective 2024-11-01), R9-17-404.06 + Table 3.1
Flower / medical marijuana
RequiredPanel: Chemical contaminants
Test Type: Heavy metals
Heavy metals included in Table 3.1; may be tested at least quarterly after qualifying period
Source: AZDHS 9 A.A.C. 17 (effective 2024-11-01), R9-17-404.06 + Table 3.1
Concentrates / extracts / marijuana products
RequiredPanel: Compliance release testing
Test Type: Contaminants (Table 3.1)
Same Table 3.1 analytes apply to marijuana products; solvents/processing can affect which analytes apply (e.g., residual solvents)
Source: AZDHS 9 A.A.C. 17 (effective 2024-11-01), R9-17-404.06 + Table 3.1
Edibles / infused products
RequiredPanel: Compliance release testing
Test Type: Contaminants (Table 3.1)
Same Table 3.1 analytes apply to marijuana products
Source: AZDHS 9 A.A.C. 17 (effective 2024-11-01), R9-17-404.06 + Table 3.1
All regulated cannabis items
RequiredPanel: Microbiology
Test Type: E. coli
Included in Table 3.1 microbial tests
Source: Table 3.1 (contaminants/analytes list)
All regulated cannabis items
RequiredPanel: Microbiology
Test Type: Salmonella
Included in Table 3.1 microbial tests
Source: Table 3.1 (contaminants/analytes list)
All regulated cannabis items
RequiredPanel: Microbiology
Test Type: Aspergillus spp.
Included in Table 3.1 (A. flavus, A. fumigatus, A. niger, A. terreus)
Source: Table 3.1 (contaminants/analytes list)
All regulated cannabis items
RequiredPanel: Mycotoxins
Test Type: Aflatoxins (B1,B2,G1,G2)
Included in Table 3.1 mycotoxin tests
Source: Table 3.1 (contaminants/analytes list)
All regulated cannabis items
RequiredPanel: Mycotoxins
Test Type: Ochratoxin A
Included in Table 3.1 mycotoxin tests
Source: Table 3.1 (contaminants/analytes list)
All regulated cannabis items
RequiredPanel: Pesticides
Test Type: Pesticide residue analysis
State-required pesticide analyte list in Table 3.1
Source: Table 3.1 (contaminants/analytes list)
Concentrates / solvent-made products
RequiredPanel: Residual solvents
Test Type: Residual solvent testing
Residual solvents analyte list in Table 3.1 (when applicable)
Source: Table 3.1 (contaminants/analytes list)
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