Georgia Hemp Compliance Testing: The Gold Standard for the Peach State
Navigating GDA Regulations with Precision, Speed, and Science-First Solutions.
The Georgia Hemp Farming Act has established some of the most rigorous standards for hemp safety and potency in the country. To succeed in this competitive market, you need more than just a lab—you need a compliance partner.
Anresco combines over 80 years of analytical expertise with 10+ years as a registered DEA laboratory (required for Georgia hemp-testing labs), along with a modern, technology-driven approach to ensure your products meet every Georgia Department of Agriculture requirement while maintaining the highest shelf-ready quality.
The Georgia Compliance Suite
Comprehensive Testing for Total Peace of Mind Our GDA-compliant testing panels are designed to provide a complete safety profile of your hemp biomass and finished products. We don’t just check boxes; we provide the data you need to build consumer trust.
Cannabinoid Profile & Potency
Accuracy is everything when it comes to compliance. We utilize state-of-the-art HPLC technology to quantify 11+ cannabinoids, ensuring your total THC remains within the legal 0.3% threshold while maximizing the visibility of your CBD, CBG, and minor cannabinoid content.
Heavy Metals Screening
Georgia’s soil is rich, but given hemp’s status as a major phytoremediator, it is important to check for any unwanted additions to the ground. We test for the "Big Four" (Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, and Mercury) using ICP-MS technology to ensure your products are pure and safe for consumption.
Pesticide Residue Analysis
Our comprehensive pesticide screen covers the full list of GDA-prohibited chemicals. Using LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS, we detect trace residues down to the parts per billion, protecting your brand from costly recalls.
Microbiological & Mycotoxin Testing
Safety starts at the microscopic level. We screen for harmful pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and total yeast and mold, alongside a dedicated panel for Aflatoxins and Ochratoxins.
Georgia Compliance Analytes & Anresco Capabilities
Testing Category
Georgia GDA Required Analytes
Anresco Status
Cannabinoid Potency
Total THC (Delta-9 THC + [0.877 x THCA]). Also includes Delta-8 THC, Delta-10 THC, THCV, CBD, CBDA, CBG, CBN, and CBC to meet SB 494 labeling requirements. |
✓ Validated
Pesticide Residue
57 Specific Compounds. Includes the full GDA mandatory list (Abamectin, Bifenazate, Chlorpyrifos, Daminozide, Imazalil, Myclobutanil, Spinosad, Trifloxystrobin, and 49 others).
✓ Validated
Heavy Metals
The “Big Four”: Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury. (Tested to the ppb levels required for both inhalable and consumable thresholds).
✓ Validated
Microbiological Screening
Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) and Ochratoxin A. |
✓ Validated
Residual Solvents
USP <467> Standards. Includes 20+ solvents such as Butanes, Pentanes, Hexane, Ethanol, Isopropanol, Acetone, and Benzene for all hemp extracts.
✓ Validated
Foreign Material
Visual inspection for organic and inorganic contaminants (hair, insects, plastics, feces, or manufacturing waste).
✓ Validated
Why Partner with Anresco for Georgia Compliance?
Industry-Leading Accuracy
As a lab with decades of experience with foods, infused products, and active membership in multiple national lab associations (HBA, CBA, ACIL, etc.) our data is the most reliable in the industry. Our methods are validated, peer-reviewed, and trusted by regulators nationwide.
Rapid Turnaround Times
In the fast-moving hemp industry, time is money. We offer some of the fastest turnaround times in the industry, ensuring your products move from the farm to the retail shelf without delay.
Science-First Support
Our experienced team of analysts and regulatory experts are here to help you interpret your results. We don't just send a COA; we provide the insights you need to optimize your cultivation and extraction processes.
Anresco has been approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) to test consumable hemp products,
including beverages, tinctures, gummies, and topicals. GDA requires all laboratories performing such testing be
registered with the DEA and accredited to the ISO 17025 standard.
Analysis
Price (Per Sample)
ID: 995 Cannabinoid Profile – GDA
LC-DAD: 16 cannabinoids (Δ9-THC, Δ8-THC, Δ10-THC, THCA, THCV, CBD, CBDA, CBDV, CBG, CBGA, CBN,
THCVA, CBC, CBCA, Exo-THC, THC-OA, & HHC)
$125
ID: 958 Pesticide & Mycotoxin Screen – Georgia Hemp
GCMSMS & LCMSMS: 57 pesticides & 5 mycotoxins required by the GDA
$100
ID: 960 Residual Solvent Screen – Georgia Hemp
GCMS Headspace: Butane, Ethanol, Heptane, & Hexane
$150
ID: 957 Micro Screen – Georgia Hemp
Aerobic Bacteria | Yeast and Mold | BTGNB | STEC | Aspergillus
$275
ID: 959 Heavy Metals – Georgia Hemp
ICP-MS: Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, & Mercury
$175
ID: 19 Foreign Material – CA DCC
$25
Full Panel
$850
Cannabinoid Profile – GDA
Pesticide & Mycotoxin – Georgia
Residual Solvents – Georgia
Microbiology – Georgia
Heavy Metals – Georgia
Foreign Material – CA DCC
Ready to Test?
Join the hundreds of Georgia cultivators and processors who trust Anresco for their compliance needs.
Have questions about Georgia’s specific sampling protocols? Contact our Regulatory Team.
