NRS 678B.540
Random laboratory assurance checks.
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The Board may establish a program to ensure the integrity of all testing performed by a cannabis independent testing laboratory by subjecting each such laboratory to random laboratory assurance checks.2.
If the Board establishes a program pursuant to subsection 1, each cannabis independent testing laboratory shall participate in the program.3.
If the Board establishes a program pursuant to subsection 1, as part of the program, the Board shall:(a)
Collect samples of cannabis or cannabis products from cannabis establishments that have already been tested by cannabis independent testing laboratories in amounts deemed sufficient by the Board;(b)
Remove identifying characteristics from and randomize such samples; and(c)
Provide each cannabis independent testing laboratory with a sample for analysis.4.
A cannabis independent laboratory that receives a sample from the Board shall perform such quality assurance tests upon the sample as the Board may require. Such tests may include, without limitation:(a)
Screening the sample for pesticides, heavy metals, chemical residues, herbicides, growth regulators and microbial analysis;(b)
A potency analysis to test for and quantify the presence of the following cannabinoids:(1)
THC;(2)
Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid;(3)
Cannabidiol;(4)
Cannabidiolic acid; and(5)
Cannabinol; and(c)
Such other quality assurance tests that the Board may require.5.
If the Board establishes a program pursuant to subsection 1, the Board shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the program. Such regulations:(a)
Must require each cannabis independent testing laboratory to perform a random laboratory assurance check at least once every 6 months but not more frequently than once every 3 months.(b)
May modify the procedures and requirements set forth in this section if the Board determines that advances in science necessitate such a modification.6.
As used in this section, “random laboratory assurance check” means the evaluation of the performance of a cannabis independent testing laboratory in conducting quality assurance tests upon a sample if required by the Board under the program established pursuant to subsection 1.
Source:
Section 678B.540 — Random laboratory assurance checks., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-678B.html#NRS678BSec540
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