New York Cannabis Testing Requirements

Comprehensive testing requirements and compliance guidelines for cannabis products in New York

Overview

New York requires comprehensive testing for all cannabis products sold in the medical and adult-use markets. Testing must include potency analysis, pesticide screening, heavy metal analysis, microbial testing, mycotoxin analysis, and residual solvent testing where applicable. All testing must be conducted by Office of Cannabis Management licensed laboratories.

Regulatory Authority

New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM)

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Key Regulations

Cannabis Law (Article 4 - Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Products) →Part 116 - Testing Requirements for Cannabis Products →New York Cannabis Regulations →

Testing Categories

Cannabinoid Potency

Required

Testing for THC, THCA, CBD, CBDA, CBN, CBG and other cannabinoids

Testing Frequency: Per batch

Applies to:

FlowerConcentratesEdiblesTopicals

Pesticide Analysis

Required

Comprehensive screening for pesticides

Testing Frequency: Per batch

Applies to:

FlowerConcentratesEdibles

Heavy Metal Testing

Required

Analysis for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury

Testing Frequency: Per batch

Applies to:

FlowerConcentratesEdibles

Microbial Testing

Required

Testing for total viable aerobic bacteria, total yeast and mold, E. coli, Salmonella, and other pathogens

Testing Frequency: Per batch

Applies to:

FlowerConcentratesEdibles

Mycotoxin Testing

Required

Analysis for aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2 and ochratoxin A

Testing Frequency: Per batch

Applies to:

FlowerConcentratesEdibles

Residual Solvents

Required

Analysis for residual solvents and processing chemicals

Testing Frequency: Per batch

Applies to:

Concentrates

Filth and Foreign Material

Required

Inspection for foreign material and filth

Testing Frequency: Per batch

Applies to:

Flower

Product-Specific Requirements

Flower

Required

Panel: Microbiology

Test Type: Microbiology

Required for all product types; includes additional microbial indicators (see guidance)

Source: NY Office of Cannabis Management: Laboratory Testing & Sampling Guidance (Updated 2024-06-12)

Flower

Required

Panel: Moisture / stability

Test Type: Moisture content

Required for flower

Source: NY Office of Cannabis Management: Laboratory Testing & Sampling Guidance (Updated 2024-06-12)

Flower

Required

Panel: Physical

Test Type: Filth/Foreign material

Required for flower

Source: NY Office of Cannabis Management: Laboratory Testing & Sampling Guidance (Updated 2024-06-12)

Flower

Required

Panel: Moisture / stability

Test Type: Water activity

Required for flower

Source: NY Office of Cannabis Management: Laboratory Testing & Sampling Guidance (Updated 2024-06-12)

Enhanced flower / concentrates / edibles

Required

Panel: Residual solvents

Test Type: Residual solvents

Required for enhanced flower, concentrates, and edibles

Source: NY Office of Cannabis Management: Laboratory Testing & Sampling Guidance (Updated 2024-06-12)

All product types

Required

Panel: Terpenes

Test Type: Terpenes

Required for all product types

Source: NY Office of Cannabis Management: Laboratory Testing & Sampling Guidance (Updated 2024-06-12)

All product types

Required

Panel: Microbiology

Test Type: Total aerobic bacteria count

Required for all product types

Source: NY Office of Cannabis Management: Laboratory Testing & Sampling Guidance (Updated 2024-06-12)

All product types

Required

Panel: Microbiology

Test Type: Total yeast and mold

Required for all product types

Source: NY Office of Cannabis Management: Laboratory Testing & Sampling Guidance (Updated 2024-06-12)

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