Japan Ministry of Health Department
Japan MHLW Testing Requirements
Japan implemented extremely strict limits on THC content in hemp and CBD products starting December 12, 2024. Since, Anresco has been the leading laboratory performing Japan limit regulatory compliance testing and has routinely met with and had COAs accepted by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW).
Our laboratory utilizes a state-of-the-art triple quadrupole LC/MS system, dedicated to Japanese compliance, ensuring unmatched accuracy in detecting THC and other banned cannabinoids in a variety of matrices (e.g. isolates, gummies, beverages).
| Oil/Powder | Aqueous Solution | Others | ||
| Illegal | LOQ | 5ppm | 0.05ppm | 0.5ppm |
| Legal | LOQ | 1,000ppm | 10ppm | 100ppm |
| Illegal | LOD | 1.67ppm | 0.0167ppm | 0.167ppm |
| Legal | LOD | 333ppm | 3.3ppm | 33.3ppm |
Key Highlights of Our Approach:
- Recognized by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare: Anresco is among the few laboratories listed and approved by MHLW to perform compliance testing.
- Enhanced Testing Sensitivity: We set our default LOQs (Limits of Quantification) at half the MHLW action limits for each product category (Oil/Powder, Aqueous Solution, Other), ensuring an adequate buffer and improved precision and accuracy relative to other labs.
- Active Regulatory Advocacy: Through the ACIL Japan Working Group, we actively collaborate with MHLW to refine inspection protocols and propose sustainable regulatory improvements.
Please see our Hemp Testing Capabilities page to learn more about our individual testing options.
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How to Get Started
Step 2
Create an Account
An account in our system will provide you and your team with immediate access to our proprietary client portal.
Step 3
Submit an Order
Submit your order via portal and either request a sample pickup or advise the likely arrival date if you elect to drop off the sample in person or via mail.
Step 4
Receive Results
Your Certificates of Analysis and/or other deliverables will be emailed to you as tests are completed. They will also be downloadable from the client portal.