44:90:06:02Adherence to standard operating procedures -- Quality control and quality assurance.

A cannabis testing facility shall adhere to: (1) Written procedures for all preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes; (2) Quality control and quality assurance manual; (3) Completion of validation studies of all analytical tests to be performed; (4) Proficiency testing at an interval determined by the accrediting body; (5) Achieving passing scores on each proficiency test or completion of corrective action, as defined by the accrediting body; and (6) A program to assess and document, at least annually, the competency of all technical and scientific staff that perform preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical processes.

Source: 48 SDR 40, effective October 5, 2021.