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, Derivative Products, and Edibles.

ACS laboratory tests MMTC cannabis for 11 cannabinoids per OMMU requirements.

02

Pesticides

Matrix: Flower & Plants, Derivative Products, and Edibles.

Compliance testing at ACS Laboratory includes Florida’s 68 mandated pesticides.

03

Mycotoxins

Matrix: Flower & Plants, Derivative Products, and Edibles.

Full panel cannabis testing with ACS Laboratory includes 5 mycotoxins required by Florida law.

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Pathogenic Microbiology

Matrix: Flower & Plants, Derivative Products, and Edibles.

ACS Laboratory’s Florida MMTC compliance panel screens cannabis for 7 pathogenic compounds.

05

Heavy Metals

Matrix: Flower & Plants, Derivative Products, and Edibles.

ACS Laboratory’s medical cannabis testing panels analyze plants, extracts, and edibles for 4 heavy metals.

06

Water Activity

Matrix: Flower & Plants, Derivative Products, and Edibles.

Florida compliance panels at ACS test all cannabis products for water activity to ensure they meet safety standards.

07

Moisture

Matrix: Flower & Plants.

ACS tests cannabis plants and flower for moisture levels to prevent potential mold growth.

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Filth & Foreign Materials

Matrix: Flower & Plants,

Derivative Products, and EdiblesACS Laboratory tests Florida cannabis products for 2 filth & foreign material analytes.

09

Residual Solvents

Matrix: Derivative Products and Edibles.

Per Florida’s OMMU rules, ACS screens cannabis derivatives and edibles for 21 residual solvents.

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Homogeneity

Matrix: Edibles.

ACS Laboratory tests Florida edibles for homogeneity to ensure they contain a consistent amount of THC throughout.

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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.