Florida Compliance Analytes & Anresco Capabilities
To operate in Florida’s regulated hemp market, every batch of hemp extract must be verified by an independent laboratory. Anresco Laboratories has fully validated its methods to meet the specific safety and purity thresholds established by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS) under Section 581.217, F.S. and Rule 5K-4.034, F.A.C.
Testing Category
Florida FDACS Required Analytes
Anresco Status
Potency & Cannabinoids
Total THC (Delta-9 THC + [0.877 x THCA]). Must not exceed 0.3%. Includes mg per serving/container for all marketed cannabinoids. |
✓ Validated
Pesticide Residue
60+ Specific Compounds. Extensive list including Abamectin, Acephate, Bifenazate, Chlormequat chloride, Daminozide, and Myclobutanil. |
✓ Validated
Heavy Metals
The “Big Four”: Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury. (Tested to the specific ppb limits for Florida ingestion and inhalation standards). |
✓ Validated
Microbiological Screening
Mandatory Pathogens: Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), Salmonella spp., and Pathogenic Aspergillus (A. flavus, A. fumigatus, A. niger, A. terreus). |
✓ Validated
Mycotoxins
Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) and Ochratoxin A.
✓ Validated
Residual Solvents
Comprehensive Panel. Includes 1,2-Dichloroethane, Benzene, Chloroform, Ethylene Oxide, Trichloroethylene, and standard solvents like Ethanol and Butane.
✓ Validated
Water Activity
Verification that water activity levels remain below 0.65 $a_w$ to prevent microbial proliferation in finished products.
✓ Validated
Florida Hemp Compliance Testing: The Gold Standard for the Sunshine State
Science-First Compliance for Florida’s Evolving Hemp Landscape.
In Florida, the “Hemp Extract Rule” (5K-4.034) means that hemp is regulated with the same rigor as food. To thrive in this market, you need a laboratory that doesn’t just “test for cannabis,” but one with a deep heritage in food safety and global analytical standards.
Anresco Laboratories provides the precision and regulatory certainty required by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS). Whether you are producing tinctures, gummies, or inhalables, we ensure your products are safe, legal, and ready for Florida’s retail shelves.
The Florida Compliance Suite
Potency Accuracy & Total THC
Florida law is clear: products must not exceed 0.3% Total THC. We utilize HPLC-DAD technology to provide the exact cannabinoid ratios needed for your labels, ensuring your "mg per serving" disclosures are accurate and your "Total THC" remains strictly within legal limits.
FDACS-Mandated Pesticide Screening
Florida’s pesticide list is one of the most comprehensive in the country. Our laboratory uses dual-platform LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS to screen for over 60 prohibited compounds, protecting your brand from the state's strict "stop-sale" enforcement actions.
Food-Grade Safety: Microbiology & Mycotoxins
Because Florida classifies hemp extract as food, the microbiological standards are unforgiving. We screen for the specific "Big Three" pathogens—Salmonella, STEC, and Aspergillus—ensuring your product meets the 1 CFU/g safety threshold required for a passing Florida COA.
Residual Solvent & Metal Purity
From extraction to hardware, we monitor for impurities that others might miss. Our metals panel is tuned to Florida’s tiered limits, and our solvent screen includes highly regulated compounds like Ethylene Oxide and Chloroform to ensure total consumer safety.
The Anresco Advantage for Florida Partners
QR Code-Ready COAs
Our Certificates of Analysis include all FDACS-required data—including the manufacturer's permit number—linked directly to a secure QR code for your packaging.
Rapid Speed to Market
We understand the logistical demands of Florida’s bustling hemp industry. Our streamlined workflows ensure you get the data you need to ship your batches without delay.
Legacy Expertise
With over 80 years in the lab, we are the "Arbiter of Truth" for producers who value scientific integrity above all else.
Anresco Laboratories is ISO 17025 accredited (AT-1551) and qualified to perform hemp testing in compliance with
FDACS requirements.
Analysis
Price (Per Sample)
ID: 1069 Cannabinoid Profile – Florida Hemp
$75
ID: 781 Residual Solvent Screen – Universal Hemp
$150
ID: 6 Heavy Metals Screen – CA DCC
$150
ID: 779 Pesticide Screen – Universal Hemp
$275
ID: 1082 Mycotoxins – Universal Hemp
$25
ID: 1056 Microbiological Screen – Florida Hemp
$150
ID: 74 Yeast & Mold
$20
Full Panel
$845
Cannabinoid Profile – Florida
Residual Solvent Universal
Heavy Metals CA DCC
Pesticide – Universal
Mycotoxins – Universal
Microbiological – Florida
Yeast & Mold
