Georgia Cannabis Testing Labs

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Does Georgia License Independent Cannabis Testing Labs?

Yes. In accordance with Chapter 351-7 of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC) approves independent laboratories to test THC products in the state. Note that only low THC oil is legal in Georgia.

Requirements for Marijuana Testing Labs in Georgia

Per Chapter 351-7-.01. of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, an independent testing laboratory for low THC oil in the state must be accredited by the International Standardization Organization (ISO) or International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 17025:2017 or higher. The laboratory must also hold a United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substances Act Certificate.

Georgia Required Tests for Cannabis Products

THC testing laboratories in Georgia are required to test controlled samples of products in final packaged form sold legally in the state for:

• Potency
• Heavy metals
• Cannabinoid profile
• Pesticides
• Residual Solvents
• Visible Foreign Materials
• Microbiological contaminants and mycotoxins
• Terpenes

How Do Georgia Marijuana Testing Labs Submit and Report Test Results?

Per Chapter 351-7-.07 of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, if a sample of product in final packaged form fails required testing, the independent laboratory must notify the originating production licensee who submitted the controlled sample for testing and report the failure in accordance with the Commission (GMCC)-approved tracking system reporting requirements. Also, the testing laboratory must report the result of each test performed by the lab on the certificate of analysis (COA).

How Much Does It Cost to Test Cannabis in Georgia?

Several factors impact the costs of testing THC products in Georgia, such as sample quantity and test type. Usually, potency testing costs between $50 and $100, pesticide testing costs between $150 and $200, residual solvent testing costs about $100, and microbial contaminants testing costs between $100 and $150 per sample.

What Happens to Cannabis Products That Fail Lab Tests in Georgia?

Per Chapter 351-4-.06 of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, if a sample fails the required testing, then upon notice or knowledge of such results, the production licensee who submitted the sample for testing must physically quarantine the entire respective manufactured batch in a sealed package preventing cross-contamination and labeled in a manner that indicates the batch failed required testing.

In such circumstances, the production licensee may proceed in any or all of the following manner:

• Refute the testing results and request no more than 2 reanalyses for the same manufactured batch
• Remediate the manufactured batch in a manner described under Chapter 351-4-.06 of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
• Dispose of the manufactured batch

List of Cannabis Testing Labs in Georgia

There is currently only one independent THC testing laboratory (SJ Labs and Analytics) in Georgia.