Florida Cannabis Testing Requirements

Comprehensive testing requirements and compliance guidelines for cannabis products in Florida

Overview

Florida requires comprehensive testing for all cannabis products sold in the state medical marijuana program. Testing must be performed by state-licensed laboratories and covers potency, contamination, and safety parameters. All products must pass testing before being sold to patients.

Regulatory Authority

Florida Department of Health - Office of Medical Marijuana Use

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Key Regulations

Florida Statute 381.986 →Florida Administrative Code 64-4 →

Testing Categories

Potency Testing

Required

Analysis of cannabinoid content including THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids

Testing Frequency: Per batch

Applies to:

FlowerConcentratesEdiblesTopicals

Pesticide Screening

Required

Testing for prohibited pesticides and agricultural chemicals

Testing Frequency: Per batch

Applies to:

FlowerConcentratesEdibles

Heavy Metals

Required

Analysis for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury

Testing Frequency: Per batch

Applies to:

FlowerConcentratesEdibles

Microbial Contamination

Required

Testing for harmful bacteria, mold, and fungi

Testing Frequency: Per batch

Applies to:

FlowerEdibles

Mycotoxins

Required

Screening for aflatoxins and ochratoxin A

Testing Frequency: Per batch

Applies to:

FlowerConcentrates

Residual Solvents

Required

Testing for residual extraction solvents

Testing Frequency: Per batch

Applies to:

ConcentratesEdibles

Product-Specific Requirements

All medical marijuana products

Required

Panel: Potency

Test Type: Cannabinoids quantified

Δ9-THC, Δ8-THC, THCA, THCV, CBD, CBDA, CBDV, CBG, CBGA, CBN, CBC

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Flower / dried marijuana

Required

Panel: Microbiology

Test Type: E. coli (10g) + Salmonella (10g)

None detected

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Flower / dried marijuana

Required

Panel: Microbiology

Test Type: Total fungus/yeast/mold

None detected within 1g

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Flower / dried marijuana

Required

Panel: Mycotoxins

Test Type: Aflatoxins (aggregate) + Ochratoxin A

Action limits specified

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Flower / dried marijuana

Required

Panel: Heavy metals

Test Type: Lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury

Action limits specified

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Flower / dried marijuana

Required

Panel: Pesticides

Test Type: Pesticides / herbicides / fungicides

State list in rule (many analytes)

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Flower / dried marijuana

Required

Panel: Moisture / stability

Test Type: Water activity

≤0.65 aw (dry marijuana)

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Flower / dried marijuana

Required

Panel: Moisture / stability

Test Type: Moisture content

5%–13% moisture

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Flower / dried marijuana

Required

Panel: Physical

Test Type: Filth & foreign materials

Visual/filth limits specified

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Concentrates / derivative products

Required

Panel: Residual solvents

Test Type: Approved residual solvents list

Acetone, butane, ethanol, ethyl acetate, ethyl ether, heptane, isopropyl alcohol, methanol, pentane, propane, plus 'other (not allowed)' none detected

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Concentrates / derivative products

Required

Panel: Residual solvents

Test Type: Non-approved/possible residual solvents

Includes acetonitrile, benzene, chloroform, 1,2-dichloroethane, 1,1-dichloroethene, ethylene oxide, hexane, methylene chloride, naphtha, petroleum ether, trichloroethylene, toluene, total xylenes

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Concentrates / derivative products

Required

Panel: Microbiology

Test Type: E. coli + Salmonella + total fungus/yeast/mold

Required

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Concentrates / derivative products

Required

Panel: Mycotoxins

Test Type: Aflatoxins + Ochratoxin A

Required

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Concentrates / derivative products

Required

Panel: Heavy metals

Test Type: Lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury

Required

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Concentrates / derivative products

Required

Panel: Pesticides

Test Type: Pesticides / herbicides / fungicides

State list in rule

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Concentrates / derivative products

Required

Panel: Moisture / stability

Test Type: Water activity

≤0.85 aw for solid/semi-solid derivative products

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Concentrates / derivative products

Required

Panel: Physical

Test Type: Filth & foreign materials

Limits specified

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Edibles

Required

Panel: Homogeneity

Test Type: Cannabinoid homogeneity

Required for cannabinoids listed in potency panel

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Edibles

Required

Panel: Microbiology

Test Type: E. coli + Salmonella + total fungus/yeast/mold

Required

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Edibles

Required

Panel: Mycotoxins

Test Type: Aflatoxins + Ochratoxin A

Required

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Edibles

Required

Panel: Heavy metals

Test Type: Lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury

Required

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Edibles

Required

Panel: Pesticides

Test Type: Pesticides / herbicides / fungicides

State list in rule

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Edibles

Required

Panel: Residual solvents

Test Type: Residual solvents (from derivative ingredient)

Required when applicable

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Edibles

Required

Panel: Moisture / stability

Test Type: Water activity

≤0.85 aw for solid/semi-solid edibles

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

Edibles

Required

Panel: Physical

Test Type: Filth & foreign materials

Limits specified

Source: FL Admin Code Rule 64-4.016 (CMTL Sample Testing)

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