MENULaboratory Resources for Hemp Testing
General
AOAC has launched the Cannabis Analytical Science Program (CASP) to provide a forum where the science of hemp and cannabis analysis can be discussed and for the development and maintenance of cannabis standards and methods.
Hemp research from the University of Kentucky, Department of Plant and Soil Science
Accreditation & Federal Regulations
ILAC is the international organization for accreditation bodies
USDA Hemp Rulemaking Documents
Methodology
Recommended Methods for the Identification and Analysis of Cannabis and Cannabis Products from the United Nations
Industrial Hemp Technical Manual - Standard Operating Procedures for Sampling, Testing and Processing Methodology from the Government of Canada
AOAC Official Method 2018.10 Cannabinoids in Cannabis sativa Dried Flowers and Oils: Liquid Chromatography with UV Detection
AOAC Official Method 2018.11 Quantitation of Cannabinoids in Cannabis Dried Plant Materials, Concentrates, and Oils: Liquid Chromatography-Diode Array Detection Technique with Optional Mass Spectrometric Detection
THC Content on a Dry Weight Basis: Implications for Hemp Legality from AOAC. Effect of temperature and mass to determine the quickest time to prepare fresh hemp suitable for grinding without affecting THC.
CBN and Δ9-THC concentration ratio as an indicator of the age of stored marijuana samples from the United Nations.
Measurement Uncertainty:
Handbook for Calculation of Measurement Uncertainty in Environmental Laboratories from NORDTEST
Educational Videos
Variability Across Labs for Total THC in Hemp from a Proficiency Testing Program. Presented by Dr. Frank Sikora.
Laboratory Testing of Hemp. Presented by Dr. Frank Sikora.
