New York Hemp Plant Testing (THC)

New York hemp growers must verify total delta-9 THC below 0.3% before harvest under the state’s USDA-approved hemp plan. ACS Laboratory provides fast, accredited results to ensure compliance and protect crops from costly destruction.

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Hemp Cannabinoid Testing (Potency & Contaminants)

Hemp processors and retailers in New York must test cannabinoid hemp products under 9 NYCRR Part 114. ACS Laboratory delivers certified potency and contaminant results to verify safety, purity, and labeling accuracy for compliant retail sale statewide.

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Cannabinoid Potency

Matrix: Plants

ACS Laboratory tests New York hemp plants for total delta-9 THC using the post-decarboxylation formula: Δ9-THC + (0.877 × THCA) (on a dry-weight basis).

New York Hemp Rules & Statutes

New York State Hemp Program Regulations

1 NYCRR Part 159

Cannabinoid Hemp Regulations

9 NYCRR Part 114

Cannabinoid Hemp Emergency Regulations

9 NYCRR § 114.10 - 2023 Amendment

Packaging & Labeling Requirements

9 NYCRR § 114.9

Testing Requirements for Cannabinoid Hemp

9 NYCRR § 114.10

Compliance Resources

Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA)

Office of Cannabis Management

Cannabinoid Hemp: Fact Sheet

Office of Cannabis Management

Cannabinoid Hemp Product Packaging and Labeling Checklist

Office of Cannabis Management

Cannabinoid Hemp Regulations Guidance for Licensees

Office of Cannabis Management

Prohibited and Permitted Products

Office of Cannabis Management

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New York Compliance Testing for Cannabinoid Hemp Products

New York hemp brands must follow the revised cannabinoid hemp regulations, effective December 13, 2023, which introduced stricter potency, THC ratio, and safety requirements for all products sold statewide. Each compliant item must include a QR code linking to its verified Certificate of Analysis (COA). ACS Laboratory tests according to these updated OCM standards, ensuring products meet analyte, contaminant, and labeling thresholds.

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Cannabinoid Potency

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

ACS Laboratory measures XXX total cannabinoids—including Delta 9-THC, THCA, CBD, and CBDA—using validated HPLC-UV and LC-MS/MS methods to confirm products contain no more than 0.3% total Δ9-THC and meet New York’s potency ratio limits:Flower and Topicals: Standard 0.3% total Δ9-THC limit.

Concentrates and Vapes: Minimum 15:1 CBD-to-THC ratio (or total cannabinoids-to-THC ratio if CBD isn’t primary).

Edibles and Beverages: 15:1 ratio, 1 mg THC per serving, 10 mg THC per package.

Tinctures: 15:1 ratio, 1 mg THC per serving, 100 mg THC per package.

ACS verifies each product’s labeled potency within ±20% accuracy to ensure compliance with OCM standards.

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HHCP & Hydrogenated Cannabinoids

Matrix: Hemp Derivatives, Edibles, and Beverages.

ACS Laboratory quantifies XX hydrogenated cannabinoids, including HHC, HHCP, and H4-CBD, using LC-MS to verify formulation consistency and cannabinoid profile accuracy.

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Residual Solvents

Matrix: Hemp Derivatives, Edibles, and Beverages.

ACS screens for XX residual solvents using GCMS-HS to ensure extraction processes meet OCM safety and purity standards.

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Pesticides

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

ACS screens for XX pesticides using LC-MS/MS and GC-MS to confirm concentrations remain below New York action limits.

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Heavy Metals

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

ACS measures XX heavy metals—including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury—via ICP-MS to ensure levels fall below state safety thresholds.

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Mycotoxins

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

ACS tests for XX mycotoxins, such as Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2, and Ochratoxin A, using LC-MS/MS to prevent contamination risks.

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Pathogenic Microbiology Microbiologyins

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

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

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Microbiology (qPCR)

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

ACS applies qPCR methods to detect XX microbial targets, confirming total yeast and mold levels meet New York microbial action limits.

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Filth and Foreign Material

Matrix: Hemp Extracts and Vape Oils.

New York prohibits the use of Vitamin E Acetate (Tocopheryl Acetate) in cannabinoid hemp products. ACS screens for this compound using LC-MS and GC-MS to confirm formulations are free from banned additives and meet OCM inhalation safety requirements.

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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.

Need to Know

How do I send NY hemp samples for testing?

NY licensed hemp samplers and brands can ship plants and finished hemp and CBD products directly to ACS Laboratory. Complete the Chain of Custody form, label each sample with its batch ID, and send via overnight courier in temperature-stable packaging. Once received, ACS begins testing immediately and provides digital COAs through its secure online portal. Contact us to get started.

Does ACS Laboratory meet New York’s testing requirements?

Yes. ACS Laboratory is ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited by A2LA and DEA registered, meeting all OCM standards for third-party testing. ACS verifies cannabinoid potency, purity, and contaminant safety to help brands achieve full compliance.

What information must be included on the label or packaging of cannabinoid hemp products sold in New York State?

Effective January 1, 2024, product labels or packaging must include a list of all ingredients, the number of servings and milligrams of CBD/THC/other marketed cannabinoids per serving (for most products), an expiration/best by date, a lot/batch number, the processor/manufacturer/distributor's name, a scannable bar code or QR code linking to a CoA, the state/country of origin of the hemp, a means for reporting adverse events, recommended serving size, clear usage instructions, and specific warnings.

Which hemp products require testing?

All cannabinoid hemp products—flower, extracts, tinctures, edibles, beverages, topicals, and vaporization products—must pass third-party lab testing before retail sale in New York.

Who regulates hemp testing in New York?

The New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets regulates hemp cultivation in the state. In contrast, cannabinoid hemp (finished goods) processing and retail sales fall under the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and the Cannabis Control Board.

What does New York hemp compliance testing include?

New York hemp compliance testing verifies total THC levels, CBD-to-THC ratios, and safety across all cannabinoid hemp products. Testing ensures products meet the state’s 0.3% total Δ9-THC limit and the 15:1 cannabinoid-to-THC ratio for tinctures, edibles, and concentrates.