5 Colo. Code Regs. § 1005-5-11

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Rule 5 CCR 1005-5-11 - Hemp Testing Laboratories: Chain of Custody

11.1General Requirements. A Hemp Testing Laboratory must establish an adequate Chain of Custody and Sample requirement instructions that must include, but not limited to:

11.1.1 Issue instructions for the minimum Sample requirements and storage requirements;

11.1.1.1 Separate Sample into a test and a retain Sample;

11.1.1.1.1 The Sample shall be fully homogenized prior to dividing into test and retain Samples. The test and retain Samples shall each be sufficient to conduct the required analyses on the Sample.

11.1.1.1.2 The test Sample shall be carried through analysis.

11.1.1.1.3 Retain Sample shall be packaged and stored in accordance with rule 6.1.7.

11.1.2 Document identifying information of the submitting Hemp Cultivator or Hemp Manufacturer, including harvest or production batch identification;

11.1.3 Assign and document a unique Sample identifier;

11.1.4 Document the condition of the external package and integrity seals utilized to prevent contamination of, or tampering with, the Sample;

11.1.5 Document the condition, temperature, Matrix, and amount of Sample provided at the time of receipt;

11.1.6 Document all persons handling the original Samples, aliquots, and extracts;

11.1.7 Document all Transfers of Samples, aliquots, and extracts referred to another certified Hemp Testing Laboratory for additional testing or whenever requested by a client;

11.1.8 Maintain a current list of authorized personnel and restrict entry to the laboratory to only those authorized;

11.1.9 Secure the Laboratory during non-working hours;

11.1.10 Secure short and long-term storage areas when not in use;

11.1.11 Ensure Samples are stored appropriately as defined in the written SOP; and

11.1.12 Document the disposal of Samples, aliquots, and extracts.

5 CCR 1005-5-11

44 CR 06, March 25, 2021, effective 4/14/2021

46 CR 21, November 10, 2023, effective 12/15/2023