Health Canada has approved a number of laboratories across the country to test and research cannabis both from the private and commercial sectors.
This provides insights into all aspects of the plants genetic makeup, cannabinoid levels, fertilizer and chemical levels, terpenes, flavonoids, overall toxicology, potency, moisture levels and more depending upon the laboratory.
How can I test my home grown cannabis
In a list of over 60 licensed cannabis testing labs across Canada, Alberta is home to 5 organizations that made the cut. The companies below are who you’re going to want to contact to get your home grown cannabis tested.
The cost of testing is dependent upon the company; each lab operates as a separate entity, so testing procedures and requirements for submission will significantly vary.
Make sure to consult the lab prior to sending in samples.
Labs approved to test cannabis in Alberta
| Licensed Lab | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Raimar Loebenberg Katz Group – Rexall Centre for Pharmacy & Health Research University of Alberta | AB | 1-780-492-1255 |
| InnoTech Alberta Inc. | AB | 1-780-632-8229 |
| Keystone Labs Inc. | AB | 1-587-458-8411 |
| Labs-Mart Inc. | AB | 1-780-469-9009 |
| PBR Laboratories Inc. | AB | 1-780-450-3957 |
Labs approved to test cannabis across Canada
| Licensed Lab | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| A&L Canada Laboratories Inc. | ON | 1-519-457-2575 ext. 223 |
| Abide Inc. | ON | 1-416-822-7873 |
| AGAT Laboratories Ltd. | QC | 1-514-337-1032 |
| Anandia Laboratories Inc. | BC | 1-778-945-8590 |
| ARA-Avanti Rx Analytics Inc. | ON | 1-416-548-5998 |
| AXXONLAB Inc. | QC | 1-888-675-5226 ext. 226 |
| Cannevert Therapeutics Ltd. – University of British Columbia | BC | 1-604-827-5520 |
| Caro Analytical Services Ltd. | BC | 1-604-279-1499 |
| Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Genomics – University of Ottawa | ON | 1-613-562-5800 ext. 6601 |
| Ccrest Laboratories (A Division of Europharm International Canada Inc.) | QC | 1-514-324-1073 ext. 238 |
| Chemi Pharmaceutical Inc. | ON | 1-905-670-7600 ext. 102 |
| Dosecann LD Inc. | PEI | 1-902-330-4334 |
| Dr. Raimar Loebenberg | AB | 1-780-492-1255 |
| Katz Group – Rexall Centre for Pharmacy & Health Research | ||
| University of Alberta | ||
| Eurofins Experchem Laboratories, Inc. | ON | 1-416-665-2134 |
| Green Sky Laboratories Corp. | BC | 1-778-430-5177 |
| InnoTech Alberta Inc. | AB | 1-780-632-8229 |
| KABS Laboratories Inc. | QC | 1-450-656-4404 |
| Keystone Labs Inc. | AB | 1-587-458-8411 |
| Laboratoire PhytoChemia Inc. | QC | 1-581-306-1230 |
| Labs-Mart Inc. | AB | 1-780-469-9009 |
| Labstat International ULC | ON | 1-519-748-5409 |
| Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology | ON | 613-969-1913 x 2297 |
| Lupos (Canada) Biotechnology Inc. | ON | 1-647-686-3986 |
| M.B. Laboratories Ltd. | BC | 1-250-656-1334 |
| Medipure Pharmaceuticals Inc. | BC | 1-604-202-3601 |
| Molecular Science Labs Corp. | ON | 1-416-296-8860 |
| MS Pharma Inc. | QC | 1-450-681-1132 |
| NDI ADRL Inc. | ON | 1-905-625-7995 ext. 119 |
| Neopharm Labs Inc. | QC | 1-450-435-8864 |
| Northern Vine Canada Inc. | BC | 1-604-371-3371 |
| PBR Laboratories Inc. | AB | 1-780-450-3957 |
| Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. | NS | 1-902-890-4052 |
| Pharma Medica Research Inc. | ON | 1-905-624-9115 |
| Pharmascience Inc. | QC | 1-800-340-9735 |
| ProgenyBio Agricultural Services Inc. | BC | 1-250-487-8229 |
| RPC (Research and Productivity Council) | NB | 1-506-452-1270 |
| SafeMed Canada Corp. | MB | 1-204-258-1500 |
| Saskatchewan Research Council, | SK | 1-306-933-6932 |
| Analytical Laboratory | ||
| SGS Canada Inc. | BC | 1-604-638-2349 ext. 13900 |
| SGS Canada Inc. | ON | 1-905-305-0998 |
| SGS Canada Inc. | ON | 1-905-364-3757 |
| Supra THC Services Inc. | BC | 1-888-470-2469 |
| Synfine Research Limited | ON | 1-905-737-2702 ext. 261 |
| The Vimy Ridge Group Ltd. | ON | 1-416-438-6727 |
| Toronto Research Chemicals Inc. | ON | 1-416-665-9696 |
| Transpharm Canada Inc. | ON | 1-416-296-8860 |
| Tweed Inc. | ON | 1-855-558-9333 ext. 107 |
| University Health Network | ON | 1-416-581-7601 |
| Valens Agritech Ltd. | BC | 1-778-755-0052 |
| Whistler Medical Marijuana Corporation | BC | 1-604-962-3440 |
| Zenalytics Laboratories | BC | 1-236-420-4022 |
| 0904649 BC Ltd. (Salvation Botanicals) | BC | 1-250-591-4372 |
Here’s a complete list of laboratories across Canada permitted to work with cannabis.
