(1) In addition to testing required under WAC
16-306-090, producers may obtain certification that hemp meets the department's standards for human consumption if tested for the following:
(a) Nonapproved pesticide or herbicide use. The list of approved pesticides and herbicides is available on the department website; and
(b) Approved limits of mycotoxin. The sample and related lot fail testing for mycotoxin if the results exceed the following limits:
(i) Total of Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2: 20 μg/kg of substance;
(ii) Ochratoxin A: 20 μg/kg of substance.
(c) Approved limits for heavy metals. The sample and related lot fail testing for heavy metals if the results exceed the following limits:
Metal | μ/daily dose (5 grams) |
Inorganic arsenic | 10.0 | |
Cadmium | 4.1 | |
Lead | 6.0 | |
Mercury | 2.0 | |
(2) The producer must inform the department if they wish to participate in the voluntary certification for human consumption at the time of sampling as specified under WAC
16-306-080.
(3) The licensee will be required to reimburse the department or the approved laboratory for the actual costs incurred for conducting such tests.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
15.140.030 and chapter
34.05 RCW. WSR 20-03-174, § 16-306-100, filed 1/22/20, effective 2/22/20.]