Long Beach Municipal Code Div. IX Testing Laboratory Operating Conditions

In addition to the general operating requirements set forth in Division III of this Chapter, this Division provides additional requirements for Testing Laboratories.

(ORD-22-0015 § 4, 2022; ORD-21-0023 § 12, 2021; ORD-18-0015 § 6(Exh. F), 2018)

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Editor's note— ORD-21-0023 § 12, adopted July 13, 2021 renumbered Div. VIII, §§ 5.92.1310—5.92.1370 as Div. IX, §§ 5.92.1410—5.92.1470.

All laboratory testing of cannabis goods shall be performed in accordance with this Chapter, this Code, and any applicable State law and regulations, implemented and enforced by the State and its divisions and departments.

(ORD-22-0015 § 4, 2022; ORD-21-0023 § 12, 2021; ORD-18-0015 § 6(Exh. F), 2018)

No owner or employee of a Laboratory may be employed by, or have any ownership or financial interest, in any other type of commercial cannabis activity.

(ORD-22-0015 § 4, 2022; ORD-21-0023 § 12, 2021; ORD-18-0015 § 6(Exh. F), 2018)

Laboratory employees shall meet the experience, education, and training requirements specified and required by the State or any of its departments and divisions.

(ORD-22-0015 § 4, 2022; ORD-21-0023 § 12, 2021; ORD-18-0015 § 6(Exh. F), 2018)

Every Laboratory shall hold a valid certificate of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, issued by an accreditation body that attests to the Laboratory's competence to perform testing of the cannabis goods for compounds and contaminants, in compliance with State laws and regulations for cannabis testing. Said accreditation body shall be a signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Arrangement for testing. The certificate of accreditation shall be kept at the premises.

(ORD-22-0015 § 4, 2022; ORD-21-0023 § 12, 2021; ORD-18-0015 § 6(Exh. F), 2018)

A Laboratory shall adopt a standard operating procedure using methods consistent with general requirements established by the International Organization for Standardization, specifically ISO/IEC 17025, to test cannabis goods, and shall operate in compliance with State law at all times.

(ORD-22-0015 § 4, 2022; ORD-21-0023 § 12, 2021; ORD-18-0015 § 6(Exh. F), 2018)

A Laboratory shall establish standard operating procedures that provide for adequate chain of custody controls for samples transferred to the Laboratory for testing.

(ORD-22-0015 § 4, 2022; ORD-21-0023 § 12, 2021; ORD-18-0015 § 6(Exh. F), 2018)

A Laboratory shall generate a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for all representative samples analyzed by the Laboratory in compliance with State law and any regulations implemented and enforced by the Bureau of Cannabis Control.

(ORD-22-0015 § 4, 2022; ORD-21-0023 § 12, 2021; ORD-18-0015 § 6(Exh. F), 2018)

A Laboratory shall conduct an internal audit at least once per year or according to the ISO Accrediting Body and the State's requirements, whichever is more frequent.

(ORD-22-0015 § 4, 2022; ORD-21-0023 § 12, 2021; ORD-18-0015 § 6(Exh. F), 2018)

Every Laboratory shall ensure samples are transferred, transported, and securely stored in a manner that prevents degradation, contamination, and tampering, and in compliance with labeling on the cannabis product pursuant to a specified chain of custody protocol.

(ORD-22-0015 § 4, 2022; ORD-21-0023 § 12, 2021; ORD-18-0015 § 6(Exh. F), 2018)

A Laboratory shall destroy the remains of samples of any cannabis goods upon completion of analyses, and after the expiration of any post-testing sample retention period, in compliance with State law and any regulations implemented and enforced by the Bureau of Cannabis Control.

(ORD-22-0015 § 4, 2022; ORD-21-0023 § 12, 2021; ORD-18-0015 § 6(Exh. F), 2018)

In additional to the general odor control and ventilation requirements in Section 5.92.540, the Laboratory shall implement adequate ventilation or control equipment to minimize dust, odors, and vapors (including steam and noxious fumes) in areas where they may cause allergen cross-contact or contamination of cannabis products. Fans and other air-blowing equipment used at a Laboratory premises shall be used in a manner that minimizes the potential for allergen cross-contact and contamination of cannabis goods.

(ORD-22-0015 § 4, 2022; ORD-21-0023 § 12, 2021; ORD-18-0015 § 6(Exh. F), 2018)

Laboratories that use and generate hazardous materials or hazardous waste shall comply with all applicable hazardous material regulations for hazardous waste generators, and hazardous materials handling requirements and shall maintain any applicable permits for these programs from the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) of Long Beach.

(ORD-22-0015 § 4, 2022; ORD-21-0023 § 12, 2021; ORD-18-0015 § 6(Exh. F), 2018)

A Laboratory shall ensure the transport, handling, storage, and destruction of samples are accurately documented. All documentation and the results of all testing shall be maintained as a part of the required records of the Laboratory.

(ORD-22-0015 § 4, 2022; ORD-21-0023 § 12, 2021; ORD-18-0015 § 6(Exh. F), 2018)