Florida Hemp Plant 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.

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Florida State-Mandated Hemp
Compliance Panels

ACS Laboratory’s cannabis compliance panels meet Florida’s potency, safety, and purity testing requirements. Each panel is tailored to the matrix, including flower & plants, derivative products, and edibles.

01

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 67 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.

04

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.

08

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.

10

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
Compliance

Medical Use of Marijuana Statute 381.986

Section 986

Medical Marijuana Pesticide Use

Rule: 64-4.013

Renewal Application Requirementsfor MMTCs

Rule: 64-4.201

MMTC Regulatory Compliance Testing:

Rule 64-4.212

Florida Rules
in Development

Lab Certification and Testing Standards

Rule 64-4.016

MMTC Solvent-Based Extraction

Rule: 64-4.209

Packaging and Labeling Standards

Rule 64-4.206

Edible Products

Rule 64-4.001

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Hemp R&D Testing Options

ACS Laboratory’s R&D panels help MMTCs understand their products’ full chemical profile, ideal shelf life, and potential for contamination beyond regulatory indicators. These pre-compliance tests ensure Florida cannabis products are market-ready.

01

Terpenes

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

ACS Laboratory’s R&D panels analyze over 38 terpenes, enhancing product aroma, flavor, and therapeutic potential.

02

Flavonoids

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

ACS tests for 16 flavonoids to help MMTCs understand the compounds contributing to color, taste, and health benefits.

03

Shelf Life & Stability

Matrix: Derivative Products and Edibles.

R&D testing at ACS examines product stability and active ingredient retention over time to establish accurate expiration dates.

04

Micronutrients

Matrix: Flower & Plants.

ACS Laboratory’s R&D testing measures 27 micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, and potassium to assess soil health and plant nutrition.

05

Viral Plant Infections

Matrix: Flower & Plants.

ACS tests cannabis and hemp for Hops Latent Viroid, Lettuce Chlorosis Virus, and Cannabis Cryptic Virus to identify harmful infections before they compromise an entire yield.

06

Vitamin E Acetate

Matrix: Vape Products Only.

Laboratory tests vapes for Vitamin E Acetate, a known harmful additive.

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How Accurate Are
ACS Laboratory’s Results?

ACS Laboratory ranks among the top 5% of labs in the U.S. for hemp and cannabis testing.

Over the past 5 years, the lab has earned 82 badges for excellence from the Emerald Test, a respected national Inter-Laboratory Comparison program. ACS ensures dependable and precise testing results every time.

Need To Know

How often should I test my hemp crop?

ACS Laboratory recommends testing hemp crops every week after the flowering phase for each plant variety to ensure they test below the 0.3% THC limit. From a compliance perspective, FL state regulations require that hemp flower be sampled for compliance by the certified laboratory 15-30 days before harvest. Cultivators must submit a Notice of Harvest to the Department at least 30 days prior to the intended harvest date, per Rule 5B-57.014. And schedule sample collection for compliance testing about 15 to 30 days before harvest. In addition to testing THC potency for compliance, ACS Laboratory offers various R&D hemp testing options in the pre-harvest phase that ensure healthy growth and development. These include pre-planting soil and elemental analysis, micronutrient testing to pinpoint mineral deficiencies, and measuring THCA , Delta 9, and CBDA, which contribute significantly to total THC and CBD levels in final products.

What does the 2018 Farm Bill mean for shipping and selling CBD in the US?

The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the federal Controlled Substances List, making it legal to sell and ship hemp-based CBD products containing less than 0.3% THC in the US as long as they comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This includes the FDA’s FD&C.