Pesticide Testing
To comply with safety standards established by WAC 314-55-108, all DOH-compliant products must be screened for pesticides by a certified third-party lab approved by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB).
Applicable WACs:
- WAC 314-55-108 Pesticide action levels (WSLCB)
- WAC 314-55-102 Quality assurance and quality control (WSLCB)
- Chapter 246-70 WAC DOH’s rules on Medical Cannabis, are currently under revision. Visit our Rules in Progress page for more information.
Allowed Pesticides
To assist growers who use pesticides in the production of cannabis, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has developed a list of pesticides that meet WSDA criteria for use in cannabis production. See the WSDA Pesticides webpage for more information and sign up for the WSDA AGR-Pesticide Updates listserv .