Third-Party Laboratories

Notice to Customers

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Under Public Chapter 526, regulatory oversight of hemp-derived cannabinoid (HDC) products, including HDC licensure, transferred from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) on Jan. 1, 2026. In accordance with this transition, TDA is no longer processing or issuing new HDC licenses.

Persons seeking an HDC license or third-party laboratory registration should contact TABC at 615-741-1602 or TABC.Info@tn.gov for information on obtaining a license or registration through that agency.

To ensure a smooth transition for the industry, TDA entered into an agreement concerning all current HDC licenses issued by TDA through Dec. 31, 2025. Under this agreement, the TDA issued licenses will remain valid and regulated under T.C.A. § 43-27-201, et seq., and Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs., Chapters 0080-10-02 and 0080-10-03 until the TDA licenses expire on June 30, 2026.

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