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AccuStandard offers comprehensive solutions for testing the quality and safety of Cannabis products. We offer standards for testing pesticides including State-specific methods, residual solvents, terpenes (for strain and flavor profiling), and of course active cannabinoid compounds. Find all the tools you need below.

Find Cannabis Standards by Type

Hemp | Cannabinoids | Residual Solvents | Terpenes | Odor | Pesticides | Heavy Metals

Find Cannabis by ASTM Method

ASTM Method D8399

Find US Cannabis Standards by State

California | Colorado | Connecticut | Florida | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Nevada | New York | Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania

Find Cannabis Standards for Canada

Canada Cannabis Regulatory Standards

Cannabis Testing by Type

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Hemp Standards

There are different cultivars of cannabis plants that are used in various ways.  Plants that have been bred to have higher THC content are used for medicinal and recreational uses.  Those bred to have lower THC levels can be used for hemp production.  Hemp is a crop that is harvested for the fibers of the plant and can be used to make clothing, paper, and other products.  Currently USDA regulations stipulate hemp crops must be below 0.3% w/w for total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (considering both THC and THCA) on a dry weight basis of the sample.

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Cannabinoid Standards

Testing Cannabinoids? AccuStandard offers Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for cannabinoid potency testing.  Cannabinoids such as Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabigerol (CBG), and their derivatives are the primary active ingredients responsible for the psychoactive and medicinal effects of cannabis products. Every cannabis plant has differing amounts of these compounds occurring naturally. Different cannabinoids are responsible for different physiological effects.

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Residual Solvent Standards

AccuStandard has created standards to test for Residual Solvents specifically for the Cannabis industry. Solvents such as butane, ethyl acetate, or ethanol are used to extract the active ingredients and flavor chemicals from the cannabis buds. After extraction it is important that these solvents be removed from the consumer product to ensure no toxic residuals of these solvents remain.

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Terpene Standards

AccuStandard offers standards to test for Terpenes in Cannabis. Terpenes, for example linalool and α-Pinene, are the chemicals found in the aromatic oils that give different strains their distinct flavor profile. These standards can be used to determine the specific flavor profile and help with identifying the strain of the product.

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Odor Standards

Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs) are a group of chemical compounds that have been evaluated for their possible role in enhancing cannabis products flavor and aroma. These CRMs are designed to help test for traces of VSCs in cannabis to help investigate that role and its potential therapeutic advantages.

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Pesticide Standards

Pesticides are used in most agricultural settings. The cultivation of cannabis is no different. Many of these pesticides can be dangerous to human health. An additional concern is that these chemicals can be concentrated along with the active ingredients during extraction. Most states regulate the amount of pesticide residue that can be present in consumer cannabis products. Different categories such as pyrethroids and organophospates are commonly used and regulated. For example, Azadirachtin is a pesticide derived from Neem oil that is commonly used as an "organic pesticide" but may cause health issues in cannabis consumers.

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Heavy Metal Standards

Cannabis easily uptakes heavy metals like cadmium, mercury and lead from the soil in which it is grown. Additionally, metal contamination like chromium or nickel from processing equipment can be introduced into the consumable product. Therefore testing for these and other metals is critical to assure the safety of the final product for the consumer.  AccuStandard offers Heavy Metal Standards for Cannabis testing purposes.

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ASTM Methods

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Our D-8399-SET includes all the target pesticides listed in ASTM Method D8399. Residue of these pesticides may still exist and even become concentrated after the extraction process. Exposure to some of these pesticides can result in major health risks such as nervous system damage, kidney problems, infertility, or cancer.

ASTM D8399 Pesticides in Cannabis

  1. ASTM D8399 Pesticides in Cannabis Mix 1
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    12 comps.
  2. ASTM D8399 Pesticides in Cannabis Mix 2
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    19 comps.
  3. ASTM D8399 Pesticides in Cannabis Mix 3
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    26 comps.
  4. ASTM D8399 Pesticides in Cannabis Mix 4
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    26 comps.
  5. ASTM D8399 Pesticides in Cannabis

US Cannabis Reference Standards by State

Reducing exposure to pesticides from cannabis consumption is critical for the safety and health of consumers in both medicinal and recreational applications. States and local governments have established their own guidelines and requirements to screen for residual pesticides in cannabis.

California

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is responsible for the guidance to the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) which regulates testing laboratories for cannabis products.

California Cannabis Residual Pesticides

  1. California Category I Residual Pesticides Mix
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    20 comps.
  2. California Category II Residual Pesticide Standard (Chlordane tech)
    100 µg/mL in MeOH
    Single
  3. California Category III Residual Pesticides Mix
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    29 comps.
  4. California Category IV Residual Pesticides Mix
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    16 comps.

California Cannabis Residual Solvents

  1. California Category I Residual Solvent Mix
    5000 µg/mL in Methanol
    5 comps.
  2. California Category II Residual Solvent Standard
    5 mg/mL in Water
    Single
  3. California Category III Residual Solvent Mix
    5000 µg/mL in Water
    7 comps.
  4. California Category IV Residual Solvent Mix
    5000 µg/mL in Ethanol
    7 comps.
  5. California Category V Residual Solvent Mix
    5000 µg/mL in Ethanol
    2 comps.
  6. California Residual Solvent Mix
    Varied conc. in DMA
    3 comps.
  7. California Residual Solvent Mix
    1000 µg/mL in DMA
    12 comps.
  8. California Category I Residual Solvent Mix
    1000 µg/mL in DMA
    5 comps.

Colorado

The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) mandates pesticide testing by licensed cannabis laboratories. Colorado allows laboratories to use methods that are fit-for-purpose, including ASTM and AOAC methods.

Colorado Cannabis Residual Pesticides

  1. Colorado Residual Pesticide Mix 1
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    12 comps.
  2. NEW! CP-CO-02
    Colorado Residual Pesticide Mix 2
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    36 comps.
  3. Colorado Residual Pesticide Mix 3
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    26 comps.
  4. Colorado Residual Pesticide Mix 4
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    24 comps.
  5. Colorado Residual Pesticide Set
  6. Spiromesifen
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    Single

Colorado Cannabis Residual Solvents

  1. Colorado Residual Solvents Standard
    2000 µg/mL in DMA
    14 comps.
  2. Colorado Residual Solvents Standard
    2000 µg/mL in DMA
    3 comps.

Connecticut

This CRM includes all the pesticides that The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) has permitted to use during the cannabis cultivation process.

Connecticut Cannabis Residual Pesticides

  1. Colorado Residual Solvents Standard
    2000 µg/mL in DMA
    3 comps.
  2. Connecticut Pesticide Cannabis Testing Standard
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    13 comps.
  3. Spiromesifen
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    Single

Florida

The Florida Department of Health is responsible for regulations concerning pesticide usage on medical marijuana.

Florida Cannabis Residual Pesticides

  1. NEW! CP-FL-SET
    Florida Residual Pesticides Set
  1. Florida Cannabis Pesticide Mix 1
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    29 comps.
  2. Florida Cannabis Pesticide Mix 2
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    20 comps.
  3. Florida Cannabis Pesticide Mix 3 (Technical Chlordane)
    100 µg/mL in MeOH
    Single
  4. Florida Cannabis Pesticide Mix 4
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    16 comps.
  1. Spinetoram
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    Single

Maryland

The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission works with the Maryland Department of Agriculture to regulate the pesticides that can be used on medicinal cannabis crops.

Maryland Cannabis Residual Pesticides

  1. Maryland Cannabis Residual Pesticide Mix 1
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    29 comps.
  2. Maryland Cannabis Residual Pesticide Mix 2
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    7 comps.
  3. Maryland Cannabis Residual Pesticide Mix 3
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    8 comps.
  4. Maryland Cannabis Residual Pesticide Set

Massachusetts

The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) is responsible for the rules for testing protocols on cannabis products.

Massachusetts Cannabis Residual Pesticides

  1. Massachusetts Cannabis Residual Pesticide Standard
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    8 comps.

Michigan

The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) is responsible for the rules for testing protocols on cannabis products.

Michigan Cannabis Residual Pesticides

  1. Michigan Residual Pesticides Mix 1
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    20 comps.
  2. Michigan Residual Pesticides Mix 2
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    16 comps.
  3. Michigan Residual Pesticides Mix 3
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    21 comps.
  4. Michigan Residual Pesticides Set

Nevada

In Nevada the Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) regulates the testing facilities and laboratories, while the Oregon Health Authority sets the testing requirements and guidelines.

Nevada Cannabis Residual Pesticides

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New York

The Office of Cannabis Management is the regulatory body is responsible to set the testing criteria and limits in accordance with New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Part 130.

New York Cannabis Residual Pesticides

  1. New York Residual Pesticide Mix 1
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    29 comps.
  2. New York Residual Pesticide Mix 2
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    20 comps.
  3. New York Residual Pesticide Mix 3
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    16 comps.
  4. New York Residual Pesticide Mix 4
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    2 comps.
  5. New York Residual Pesticide Set
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  7. 3-Indolebutyric acid
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    Single

Oklahoma

The office Medical Marijuana Authority is responsible to establish guidance to regulate testing for cannabis and all cannabis related products.

Oklahoma Cannabis Residual Pesticides

  1. Oklahoma Residual Pesticides Mix
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    12 comps.
  2. Oklahoma Residual Pesticides Set
  3. Spiromesifen
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    Single

Oregon

The Oregon Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ORELAP) is the agency that provides accreditation for Cannabis Testing Laboratories. The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) regulates which pesticides are permissible.

Oregon Cannabis Residual Pesticides

  1. Oregon Cannabis Pesticide Mix 1
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    20 comps.
  2. Oregon Cannabis Pesticide Mix 2
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    16 comps.
  3. Oregon Cannabis Pesticide Mix 3
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    22 comps.
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Oregon Cannabis Residual Solvents

  1. Oregon Cannabis Residual Solvents Mix 1
    1000 µg/mL in Water
    11 comps.
  2. Oregon Cannabis Residual Solvents Mix 2
    1000 µg/mL in Ethanol
    18 comps.
  3. Oregon Cannabis Residual Solvents Mix 3
    1000 µg/mL in Ethanol
    4 comps.
  4. Oregon Cannabis Residual Solvent Standard 4
    1000 µg/mL in Water
    Single

CP-ORE-RS-04: ColdPAK required to maintain integrity of product.

Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Health, Office of Medical Marijuana is responsible to set the requirements for Cannabis quality testing by approved laboratories.

Pennsylvania Cannabis Residual Pesticides

  1. Pennsylvania Cannabis Pesticide Mix 1
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    32 comps.
  2. Pennsylvania Cannabis Pesticide Mix 2
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    29 comps.

Canada Cannabis Regulatory Standards

Health Canada has mandatory testing requirements for Cannabis products. AccuStandard has designed products specifically to help meet the requirements of these regulations. Additionally our Cannabinoid standards have TK exemptions and can be sold to Canadian customers with no additional paperwork required.

Canada Cannabis Residual Pesticides

Canada Cannabis Residual Pesticide Set - CP-CAN-R3-SET
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  1. Canada Cannabis Pesticide Mix 1
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    36 comps.
  2. Canada Cannabis Pesticide Mix 2
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    20 comps.
  3. Canada Cannabis Pesticide Mix 3
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    22 comps.
  4. Canada Cannabis Pesticide Mix 4
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    16 comps.
  5. Azadirachtin Technical Mixture (Natural Extract)
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    Single
  6. Spiromesifen
    100 µg/mL in Acetonitrile
    Single

Canada Cannabis Residual Solvents

  1. Canada Cannabis Residual Solvent Mix 1
    5000 µg/mL in Methanol
    24 comps.
  2. Canada Cannabis Residual Solvent Mix 2
    5000 µg/mL in Methanol
    2 comps.
  3. Canada Cannabis Residual Solvent Mix 3
    500 µg/mL in Methanol
    3 comps.

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International Cannabis Testing Standard Sales

Many of AccuStandard's cannabis testing standards have DEA exemptions or Canada TK exemptions.  International customers interested in cannabis standards should contact customerservice@accustandard.com for availability.