Washington Administrative Code
Title 16 - Agriculture, Department of (See also Titles 24, 60, and 142)
SEEDS AND PLANTING STOCK CERTIFICATION
Chapter 16-306 - Hemp program
Section 16-306-100 - Voluntary testing for pesticides and heavy metals
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 16-306-100
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) In addition to testing required under WAC 16-306-090, producers may request voluntary testing for the following:
(a) A link to the list of
pesticides that are allowed for use on hemp is available on the department
website.
(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 receive voluntary testing for pesticides and heavy metals at the time of sampling and in their harvest report.
(3) The licensee will be required to reimburse the department or the approved laboratory for the actual costs incurred for conducting such tests.
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