The National Industrial Hemp Council of America (NIHC) accepts A2LA ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for entry into the A2LA-NIHC Verify Joint Hemp Recognition Program as part of their approval process for their NIHC Verify program for hemp testing laboratories. This program allows the hemp testing laboratories that are ISO/IEC 17025 A2LA Accredited and NIHC members to be recognized under the NIHC Verify program.
The A2LA-NIHC Verify Joint Hemp Recognition Program requires the applicant laboratory to adhere to the requirements applicable in A2LA R101 – General requirements for accreditation of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories and A2LA normative documents R103, R105, and P102.
The goal of A2LA-NIHC Verify Joint Hemp Recognition Program is to promote testing transparency, standards requirements, consumer confidence, and ultimately product safety.
This program was developed to establish a benchmark for hemp testing laboratories that are accredited to conduct the following testing (at a minimum):
- Pesticides
- Heavy Metals
- Potency
- Microbiology
- Residual Solvents
Program Requirements
- ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
- R259 – Specific Requirements – A2LA-NIHC Verify Recognition Program
Click here to view NIHC’s media release “NIHC Verify-A2LA Joint Hemp Recognition Program”.
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Additional Reading
ACT LAB is one of the largest multi-state cannabis and hemp testing laboratories in the United States and provides services for licensed cultivators and processors.
In 2025, each of their locations earned ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from A2LA and became NIHC Verify members. Their dedication to quality sets an example for other testing organizations in the industry and instills trust and confidence in the customers they serve.
We chatted with ACT LAB’s Director of Quality Stephanie Zimmerman about her experience working with A2LA and NIHC, and how they’ve helped her organization maintain operational excellence and produce high quality test results. Read the full article here: A2LA.org/accreditation-stories-act-lab/.
Advocacy
Do you want accredited hemp testing to be part of the Farm Bill? Tell Congress! Complete the following form to contact your congressional representation with a letter supporting that testing standards and accreditation are included in the Farm Bill.