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State microbial testing limits

Compliance & Testing · All 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and the EBCI tribal program

The short answer

Cannabis microbial testing limits vary significantly across the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal medical program. As of June 2026, approximately 38 states and DC have active cannabis programs with microbial testing requirements. Eight states have no legal cannabis program. Several others have medical programs but have not yet adopted specific microbial testing regulations. The interactive reference below covers every jurisdiction, showing Salmonella, STEC, E. coli, Aspergillus, Total Yeast and Mold (TYM), Total Aerobic Count (TAC), coliforms, bile-tolerant gram-negative bacteria (BTGN), and other analytes by product category where defined. Limits shown reflect publicly available regulatory data as of June 2026. Always verify current requirements with the state regulatory authority and your licensed testing laboratory before making compliance decisions.

How to use this reference

Search by state name or filter by program type. Tap any state card to expand and view full analyte limits by product category.

Product category matters. Many states apply different limits by product type. Select the appropriate product category tab within each state card to see the limits that apply to your product.

About this reference. Cannabis microbial testing regulations change frequently. The limits shown reflect publicly available regulatory data as of June 2026 and may not include the most recent amendments. Always verify current requirements with the official state regulatory body and your licensed testing laboratory before making compliance decisions. CLEANTheory does not provide regulatory or legal advice; this resource is educational only.

State microbial testing threshold data sourced in part from Medicinal Genomics Cannabis Microbial Testing Regulations by State (January 2026), cross-referenced against individual state program documentation.

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