Virginia Cannabis Testing Requirements

Comprehensive testing requirements and compliance guidelines for cannabis products in Virginia

Overview

Virginia requires testing for all pharmaceutical processor products before distribution. Testing must include cannabinoid potency, pesticide residues, heavy metals, microbial contaminants, mycotoxins, and residual solvents where applicable. All testing must be performed by independent testing laboratories approved by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy.

Regulatory Authority

Virginia Cannabis Control Authority

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Key Regulations

Virginia Cannabis Control Act →Title 4 VAC 20 - Testing Requirements →

Testing Categories

Cannabinoid Potency

Required

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

Testing Frequency: Per production batch

Applies to:

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Pesticide Residues

Required

Analysis for pesticide residues

Testing Frequency: Per production batch

Applies to:

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Heavy Metals

Required

Testing for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury

Testing Frequency: Per production batch

Applies to:

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Microbial Contaminants

Required

Testing for total aerobic count, total yeast and mold, bile-tolerant gram-negative bacteria, E. coli, Salmonella

Testing Frequency: Per production batch

Applies to:

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Mycotoxins

Required

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

Testing Frequency: Per production batch

Applies to:

FlowerConcentrates

Residual Solvents

Required

Testing for residual solvents used in processing

Testing Frequency: Per production batch

Applies to:

Concentrates

Moisture Content

Required

Determination of moisture content

Testing Frequency: Per production batch

Applies to:

Flower

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