Cannabis Pesticide Testing | Nova Analytic Labs

Over 2 years experience analyzing thousands of pesticides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators in Cannabis.

Our experience is key – Nova is the 1st and only lab with FULL CERTIFICATION (not provisional) for testing the list of mandatory pesticides in Maine. Full certification means we have passed Maine OCP & CDC inspection and have been accredited by ISO 17025. Nova has been analyzing this difficult class of compounds for over 2 years. We know the common interferences and pitfalls with this analysis and can provide you the highest level of pesticide analysis accuracy around.

Pesticide analysis is especially difficult due to the extremely low detection levels required by regulations. As a result, only the most sensitive instrumentation and accurate methodologies can detect all of the required compounds.

Nova has implemented a unique high resolution mass spectrometry methodology to simultaneously quantify all 66 target analytes in a single injection. This advanced technology virtually removes the possibility of FALSE POSITIVES and ensures you have the MOST ACCURATE result.

Pesticide Launch - What you need to know

Beginning December 12, 2022, cannabis flower, trim, and concentrate may be tested for pesticides.
On January 12, 2023, all cannabis flower, trim, and concentrate must pass mandatory testing for pesticides before it is manufactured into a cannabis product or transferred to a cannabis store for sale to consumers.
After January 12, 2023 all products must be manufactured using cannabis flower, trim, or concentrate that has passed mandatory testing for pesticides.
During the Dec. 12, 2022 and Jan 12, 2023 transition period, products may be manufactured with material that passed mandatory testing prior to Dec. 12, 2022 (i.e. was not tested for pesticides).
After June 12, 2023, cannabis flower, trim, or concentrate that passed all mandatory testing required before December 12, 2022 (i.e. was not tested for pesticides) must undergo mandatory pesticide testing before transferring to a retail store for sale.

Similar to Heavy Metals, remediation is not allowed for pesticides. Retesting is allowed and requires resubmission of two packages.

See OCP Guidance Document for full details.

Our expansive Pesticide panel includes 66 target analytes

State Mandated Minimum reporting limits are given in ppm

Abamectin	0.5	Etofenprox	0.4	Permethrin cis	0.2
Acephate	0.4	Etoxazole	0.2	Permethrin trans	0.2
Acequinocyl	2	Fenoxycarb	0.2	Phosmet	0.2
Acetamiprid	0.2	Fenpyroximate	0.4	Piperonylbutoxide	2
Aldicarb	0.4	Fipronil	0.4	Prallethrin	0.2
Azoxystrobin	0.2	Flonicamid	1	Propiconazole	0.4
Bifenazate	0.2	Fludioxonil	0.4	Propoxur	0.2
Bifenthrin	0.2	Hexythiazox	1	Pyridaben	0.2
Boscalid	0.4	Imazalil	0.2	Spinosad	0.2
Carbaryl	0.2	Imidacloprid	0.4	Spiromesifen	0.2
Carbofuran	0.2	Kresoxim-methyl	0.4	Spirotetramat	0.2
Chlorantraniliprole	0.2	Malathion	0.2	Spiroxamine	0.4
Chlorfenapyr	1	Metalaxyl	0.2	Tebuconazole	0.4
Chlorpyrifos	0.2	Methiocarb	0.2	Thiacloprid	0.2
Clofentezine	0.2	Methomyl	0.4	Thiamethoxam	0.2
Cyfluthrin	1	MGK 264 I	0.2	Trifloxystrobin	0.2
Cypermethrin	1	MGK 264 II	0.2	Pyrethrins Cinerin I	1
Daminozide	1	Myclobutanil	0.2	Pyrethrins Cinerin II	1
Diazinon	0.2	Naled	0.5	Pyrethrins Jasmolin I	1
Dichlorvos	1	Oxamyl	1	Pyrethrins Jasmolin II	1
Dimethoate	0.2	Paclobutrazol	0.4	Pyrethrins Pyrethrin I	1
Ethoprophos	0.2	Parathion-methyl	0.2	Pyrethrins Pyrethrin II	1