By: Buz Deliere | February 20, 2023
Oregonians can expect changes to the state's cannabis testing requirements as of next week, with updated standards coming from both the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC). Starting March 1st, 2023 all marijuana products will be tested for heavy metals and microbial contaminations. OLCC is encouraging owners to stay informed about these new mandatory tests.
The OLCC recently announced the rules for testing cannabis products, affecting both medical and recreational markets. The Office of Health Authority wrote these regulations which can be found in Chapter 333 Divisions 7 and 64, you can read them HERE.
To ensure quality standards in the cannabis industry, the new rule set to take effect on March 1, 2023; requires all products harvested or manufactured on and after that date to be tested for heavy metals and microbiological contaminants.