§ 28-12-22 — Testing and Certificate of Analysis

Alabama § 28-12-22

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 28: Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine
• Ch. 12: Consumable Hemp Products

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(a) The protocols for testing a consumable hemp product by an independent testing laboratory shall include the following, as well as a determination of corresponding tolerance limits:
(1) Cannabinoid content and potency, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
a. Total THC (THC+THCA).
b. Total CBD (CBD+CBDA).
c. THC/CBD ratio, if applicable.
d. Percent of THC relative to original plant material (w/w).
(2) Terpene profiles.
(3) Heavy metals.
(4) Chemical contamination, such as residual solvents remaining after extraction and concentration.
(5) Microbials, including pathogenic microbials.
(6) Mycotoxins.
(7) Residual insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and growth regulators used during cultivation.
(b) The certificate of analysis shall include, at a minimum, all of the following:
(1) The batch number or lot number of the product.
(2) The date the certificate of analysis is issued.
(3) The method of analysis for each test conducted.
(4) The product name.
(5) A scannable barcode or quick response code linked to the label on the consumable hemp product container.
(6) The cannabinoid profile by the percentage in dry weight of CBD and total THC content, and verification that the product contains an amount of total THC not exceeding that which is stated on the label of the product.
(7) A listing of all ingredients for each product, including, if present, solvents, pesticides, microbial contaminants, and heavy metals.

Legislative History

(Act 2025-385, §1.)