Third-Party Laboratories

On September 27, 2024, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture promulgated and filed permanent rules for hemp producers and retailers and suppliers of hemp-derived cannabinoid (HDC) products.  These permanent rules became effective on December 26, 2024, and can be viewed here.

A registration program was put in place on November 6, 2024, for the Department to accept applications for registration of third-party HDC laboratories.

Registration information, including the digital application form, is available here.

Questions can be emailed to hdc.inspection@tn.gov.