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Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.990.25 Standards of performance for detecting delta–9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration levels

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Analytical testing for purposes of detecting the concentration levels of delta–9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the flower material of the cannabis plant shall meet the following standard:

(1) Laboratory quality assurance must ensure the validity and reliability of test results;

(2) Analytical method selection, validation, and verification must ensure that the testing method used is appropriate (fit for purpose) and that the laboratory can successfully perform the testing;

(3) The demonstration of testing validity must ensure consistent, accurate analytical performance;  and

(4) Method performance specifications must ensure analytical tests are sufficiently sensitive for the purposes of the detectability requirements of this part.

(b) At a minimum, analytical testing of samples for delta–9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration levels must use post-decarboxylation or other similarly reliable methods approved by the Secretary. The testing methodology must consider the potential conversion of delta–9 tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) in hemp into delta–9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and the test result reflect the total available THC derived from the sum of the THC and THC–A content. Testing methodologies meeting the requirements of this paragraph (b) include, but are not limited to, gas or liquid chromatography with detection.

(c) The total delta–9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration level shall be determined and reported on a dry weight basis. Additionally, measurement of uncertainty (MU) must be estimated and reported with test results. Laboratories shall use appropriate, validated methods and procedures for all testing activities and evaluate measurement of uncertainty.

(d) Any sample test result exceeding the acceptable hemp THC level shall be conclusive evidence that the lot represented by the sample is not in compliance with this part.

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