NIHC Verify-A2LA Joint Hemp/Cannabis Recognition Program
NIHC and A2LA Partner for Hemp Product Safety
The National Industrial Hemp Council of America (NIHC) accepts A2LA ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for entry into the A2LA-NIHC Verify Joint Hemp/Cannabis Recognition Program as part of their approval process for their NIHC Verify program for hemp testing laboratories. This program allows the hemp testing laboratories that are ISO/IEC 17025 A2LA Accredited and NIHC members to be recognized under
the NIHC Verify program.
The A2LA-NIHC Verify Joint Hemp/Cannabis Recognition Program requires the applicant laboratory to adhere to the requirements applicable in A2LA R101 – General requirements for accreditation of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories and A2LA normative documents R103, R105, and P102.
The goal of A2LA-NIHC Verify Joint Hemp/Cannabis Recognition Program is to promote testing transparency, standards requirements, consumer confidence, and ultimately product safety.
This program was developed to establish a benchmark for hemp testing laboratories that are accredited to conduct the following testing (at a minimum):
- Pesticides
- Heavy Metals
- Potency
- Microbiology
- Residual Solvents
This program is covered by the A2LA chemical and biological fields of testing.
Program Requirements
ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
Specific Requirements – A2LA-NIHC Verify Joint/Hemp Cannabis Recognition Program
Please contact A2LA for more information on this accreditation at: agouker@A2LA.org
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About NIHC
The National Industrial Hemp Council of America provides high-quality networking and resources for its members, from farm to consumer. Its leadership is composed of leading international, federal, state, private industry, and government professionals throughout the sector. The organization is dedicated to furthering market development, assisting members in entering the industry, and educating consumers on industrial hemp and its applications. For more information, please go to www.nihcoa.com.
