§ 5.77.440 — Operating requirements for testing laboratories

5.77.440 - Operating requirements for testing laboratories.

A. Testing laboratories shall be required to conduct all testing in a manner pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 26100 et seq. and shall be subject to all relevant state and local law. Each testing laboratory may be subject to additional regulations as determined from time to time as more regulations are developed under this chapter and any subsequent State of California legislation regarding the same. B. Testing laboratories shall conduct all testing in a manner consistent with general requirements for the competence of testing and calibrations activities, including sampling using verified methods. C. Every laboratory shall hold a valid certificate of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, issued by an accreditation body that attests to the laboratory's competence to perform testing of the cannabis goods for compounds and contaminants, in compliance with state laws and regulations for cannabis testing. The certificate of accreditation shall be kept at the premises. D. Every laboratory shall ensure samples are transferred, transported, and securely stored in a manner that prevents degradation, contamination, and tampering, and in compliance with labeling on the cannabis product pursuant to a specified chain of custody protocol. E. Laboratories that use and generate hazardous materials or hazardous waste shall comply with all applicable hazardous material regulations for hazardous waste generators, and hazardous materials handling requirements and shall maintain any applicable permits for these programs. F. A laboratory shall ensure the transport, handling, storage, and destruction of samples are accurately documented. All documentation and the results of all testing shall be maintained as a part of the required records of the laboratory.

(Ord. 7628 § 1(Exh. A), 2023)