AOAC CASP Meeting

Pesticide Use on Cannabis

• Cannabis is not a specifically listed crop on any registered pesticide label. • The label is the law! • EPA does not consider cannabis to fit into any general crop groups, such as herbs or spices. • No risk assessments have been conducted specifically for pesticide use on cannabis. • Tolerance limits have not been defined for any pesticide in cannabis. • November 2015: Governor’s Executive Order.

Colorado Dept. of Ag List

• Pesticides allowed for use on cannabis. Must meet these criteria:

• The active ingredient is tolerance exempt. • The label has broad label language that allows use of the pesticide at the site of application (i.e. greenhouse). • The label expressly allows use on crops or plants intended for human consumption. • The active ingredients are allowed for use on tobacco by the EPA. • The list currently contains 350 pesticides.