Florida Pre-Harvest Hemp Testing (THC)

Florida hemp growers can have their hemp clipping samples picked up for FDACS-compliant pre-harvest hemp testing to verify total delta-9 THC levels below 0.3%.

Our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 A2LA-accredited methods ensure crops meet state and federal standards.

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Final Product Testing (Potency & Contaminants)

Hemp brands and retailers can test hemp extracts and finished goods for potency, safety, and purity under Florida’s hemp extract rule (5K-4.034 F.A.C.).

ACS provides certified results and Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for statewide retail sales.

Florida Pre-Harvest THC
Testing for Hemp Plants

Florida hemp growers must test their crops within 30 days before harvest to verify total THC levels remain within the legal 0.3% limit. FDACs or an approved agent must collect the samples for each lot. Growers can request that ACS pick up their pre-harvest clippings for official compliance testing.

ACS Laboratory uses validated HPLC and GC-MS methods to measure delta-9 THC and THCA in pre-harvest samples on a dry weight basis. It offers precise reporting and accredited Certificates of Analysis (COAs) to help Florida growers stay compliant, avoid costly crop loss, and prepare for market release with confidence.

Florida Compliance Testing for Hemp Flower, Extracts & Inhalables

Hemp brands and retailers in Florida are required to verify the potency, purity, and labeling accuracy of their products under FDACS rules. ACS Laboratory ensures every extract, inhalable, and flower product meets state safety, packaging, and COA requirements for compliant retail sale.

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Cannabinoid Potency

Matrix: Flower/Plants, Derivatives, Edibles, and Beverages.

ACS laboratory tests hemp samples for 11 cannabinoids using HPLC-UV, meeting Florida's requirements.

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HHCP & Hydrogenated Cannabinoids

Matrix: Hemp Derivatives, Edibles, and Beverages.

ACS Laboratory quantifies 9 hydrogenated cannabinoids, including HHC, HHCP, and H4-CBD, using LC-MS to ensure potency accuracy and formulation transparency.

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Residual Solvents

Matrix: Hemp Derivatives, Edibles, and Beverages.

ACS screens for 21 residual solvents using GCMS-HS to verify compliance with FDACS inhalation safety standards.

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Pesticides

Matrix: Flower/Plants, Derivatives, Edibles, and Beverages.

ACS ACS Laboratory screens Florida hemp for 68 pesticides using LC-MS/MS and GC-MS in accordance with Florida’s hemp safety testing limits.

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Heavy Metals

Matrix: Flower/Plants, Derivatives, Edibles, and Beverages.

ACS Laboratory measures arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury via ICP-MS to confirm concentrations fall below state action limits.

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Mycotoxins

Matrix: Flower/Plants, Derivatives, Edibles, and Beverages.

ACS Laboratory tests for five mycotoxins—Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2, and Ochratoxin A—using LC-MS/MS per Florida hemp safety standards.

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Pathogenic Microbiology

Matrix: Flower/Plants, Derivatives, Edibles, and Beverages.

ACS Laboratory screens hemp samples for Aspergillus species, Salmonella, and E. coli using Microarray SAE technology to ensure microbial safety.

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Microbiology (qPCR)

Matrix: Flower/Plants, Derivatives, Edibles, and Beverages.

ACS Laboratory uses quantitative PCR to detect and measure total yeast and mold, verifying microbial levels are below Florida action limits.

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Vitamin E Acetate

Matrix: Hemp Extracts and Vape Oils.

ACS Laboratory uses LC-MS/GC-MS to confirm that Vitamin E Acetate (Tocopheryl Acetate) is below the detection limit, ensuring compliance with inhalation safety standards.

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2,3-Butanedione (Diacetyl)

Matrix: Hemp Extracts and Vape Oils.

ACS Laboratory verifies vapor product safety through Headspace GC-MS, ensuring this synthetic fragrance remains below quantifiable limits.

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Florida Hemp Rules & Statutes

Florida State Hemp Program Law

Statute: 581.217

FDACS Hemp Program Rules

Rule: 5B-57.014

Hemp Extract for Human Consumption

Rule: 5K-4.034

Hemp Extract Penalties & Enforcement

Rule 5K-4.035

Hemp Extract in Milk, Frozen Dessert, etc.

Rule 5K-10.006

Compliance Resources

Pre-Harvest Sample Submission Form

FDACS-08113

Post-Harvest Sampling Manual

FDACS Forms

Child-Resistant Packaging Resources

FDACS-14376

Hemp Waste Disposal Manual

FDACS Forms

All Requirements & Rules

FDACS Letter

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How Accurate Are
ACS Laboratory’s Results?

ACS Laboratory delivers unmatched accuracy and reliability in hemp testing. The facility is ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited, DEA registered, and operates under FDA and FDACS regulatory compliance for all hemp extract and consumable testing.

Every result is backed by validated methods, rigorous quality controls, and a proven track record of precision that consistently places ACS among the nation’s top-performing hemp testing laboratories.