Florida’s Hemp Market
Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) diligently enforces rules and regulations. All hemp distributors in Florida are required to hold a valid Hemp Food Establishment permit, which must be renewed annually. Hemp or hemp extract intended for human consumption must contain a total THC concentration of no more than 0.3%. The total THC includes the combined levels of Delta-9 THC and THCA. Any product exceeding this limit is not permitted. While all forms of hemp are allowed within the state, they must adhere to the specified limits and requirements applicable to each type. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is required for all hemp products being sold.
Florida COA Requirements:
The assays that are required are as listed:
- Potency
- Heavy Metals
- Residual Solvents
- Microbials
- Mycotoxins
- Pesticides
- Foreign Materials
If the hemp product is intended for inhalation use, an additional assay is required:
Vape Contamination
The vape contamination assay detects the presence of Vitamin E and 2,3-butanedione (Diacetyl). Florida prohibits the sale of inhalables with any amounts of Vitamin E, Diacetyl, or Myclobutanil.
Product Profile should include a minimum of:
- Facility name
- Facility permit number
- Product name
- Batch or Lot number
- Date the COA is issued
- Scannable QR Code
All of the information above is essential for a COA approved by FDACS.
Packaging and Labels
The following labels requirements should be on all hemp products sold in the state:
- Name and address of the processor, packer, or distributor
- Batch or Lot number that corresponds to a COA
- Expiration date
- Total THC amount in milligrams per container
- Serving size in milligrams for every cannabinoid marketed
- Disclosure statements
