Ohio Admin. Code 901:14-2-13 - Laboratory testing
(A)
All hemp products prior to being offered for sale shall
be tested in accordance with this rule.
(B)
The hemp
processor shall select a random sample from every batch or lot of hemp products
produced at their facility that is of sufficient quantity to perform the
required tests. The sample shall be tested by a testing laboratory which meets
the requirements of rule 901:14-2-14 of the Administrative Code.
(C)
Unless otherwise
stated in paragraph (G) of this rule, a processor shall have the testing
laboratory test every required hemp product sample for:
(1)
Microbial
contaminants of public health concern;
(2)
Cannabinoid
potency including, at minimum:
(a)
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid
(THCA);
(b)
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC);
(c)
Cannabidiolic
acid (CBDA);
(d)
Cannabidiol (CBD); and
(e)
All other
cannabinoids listed on the product label.
(3)
Mycotoxins;
(4)
Heavy metals,
including, at a minimum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury;
and
(5)
Residual solvents, if a solvent other than carbon
dioxide was used in the extraction process, if applicable.
(D)
The
processor shall have the testing laboratory estimate and report the measurement
of uncertainty with the test results for the cannabinoids listed in paragraph
(C)(2) of this rule.
(E)
The processor shall obtain from the testing laboratory
a certificate of analysis that meets the requirements of rule 901:14-2-15 of the Administrative Code of every hemp product sample tested.
(F)
A processor shall
not sell or otherwise distribute the hemp product unless the product meets the
standards set forth in Chapter 928. of the Revised Code and this
chapter.
(G)
Exceptions:
(1)
Hemp products which are used exclusively for fiber
purposes are exempt from compliance from rules 901:14-2-13 to 901:14-2-15 of the Administrative Code.
(2)
Hemp products
derived exclusively from hemp seed are exempt from compliance from rules 901:14-2-13 to 901:14-2-15 of the Administrative Code.
(3)
Hemp products
that contain a hemp extract or cannabinoids are exempt from the testing
requirements found in paragraphs (C)(1) and (C)(3) to (C)(5) of this rule so
long as:
(a)
The hemp extract and/or cannabinoids were acquired from a
source identified in rule 901:14-2-10 of the Administrative Code; and
(b)
The hemp extract and/or cannabinoids were accompanied
with a certificate of analysis that meets the requirements of rule 901:14-2-15 of the Administrative Code; and
(i)
The certificate of analysis matches the batch or lot
used in the production of the hemp products by the processor;
and
(ii)
The certificate of analysis was produced by a
laboratory which meets the requirements of rule 901:14-2-14 of the Administrative Code.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 928.03
Rule Amplifies: 928.02, 928.04
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