Pennsylvania Cannabis Testing Requirements

Comprehensive testing requirements and compliance guidelines for cannabis products in Pennsylvania

Overview

Pennsylvania requires all medical marijuana products to undergo comprehensive laboratory testing before being dispensed to patients. Testing must include cannabinoid potency, pesticide analysis, heavy metal screening, microbial contamination, mycotoxin testing, and residual solvent analysis where applicable. All testing must be conducted by approved testing laboratories.

Regulatory Authority

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Medical Marijuana Program

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Testing Categories

Cannabinoid Potency

Required

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

Testing Frequency: Per harvest batch/process lot

Applies to:

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Pesticide Analysis

Required

Analysis for pesticide residues and plant growth regulators

Testing Frequency: Per harvest batch/process lot

Applies to:

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Heavy Metal Screening

Required

Testing for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury

Testing Frequency: Per harvest batch/process lot

Applies to:

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Microbial Contamination

Required

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

Testing Frequency: Per harvest batch/process lot

Applies to:

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Mycotoxin Testing

Required

Analysis for aflatoxins and ochratoxin A

Testing Frequency: Per harvest batch

Applies to:

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Residual Solvents

Required

Testing for residual solvents and processing chemicals

Testing Frequency: Per process lot

Applies to:

Concentrates

Moisture Content

Required

Determination of moisture content

Testing Frequency: Per harvest batch

Applies to:

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