Laboratory Process to Participate in NIHC Verify
How to Apply
Program participants must be an NIHC Member. See the NIHC Membership site for details on membership requirements: https://nihcoa.com/membership/
For more information on becoming an NIHC Member, contact Patrick Atagi : patagi@hempindustrial.com
Once participants are NIHC members, they must obtain, add here to, and pass an A2LA audit on the following documents listed: https://a2la.org/accreditation/hemp-cannabis-recognition- program/
For more information on an A2LA accreditation, please contact Adam Gouker at agouker@A2LA.org.
After the audit is passed, and all non-conformances are met, participants will be presented with a joint A2LA/NIHC Verify certificate.
For information on the combined certificate and use of logo, contact Lakshmy Mahon : lakshmy@globaldatavision.org
NIHC has established a global laboratory directory in partnership with Global Data Vision (https://globaldatavision.org/) to further promote transparency, and to provide consumers and customers the opportunity to review labs that are testing hemp-related products. Participants approved for the A2LA/NIHC Verify certificate will be allowed one complimentary location listing.
NIHC is a government-appointed partner promoting the safe production and use of hemp internationally through standards development, advocacy, research, and education. The NIHC Verify program supports the organization’s mission to promote testing transparency, standard requirements, consumer confidence, and ultimately product safety.
Visit the NIHC Global Directory (https://nihc.theglobaldirectory.org)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ASTM +NIHC HEMPQ Certification program different than NIHC Verify?
Yes. The ASTM +NIHC HEMPQ Certification program is a certification program that audits a lab’s internal processes in accordance with 16 different ASTM standards. The ASTM +NIHC Certification audit includes a Quality Management System (QMS) document review, a Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) program assessment, and Facility assessment.
The NIHC Verify program allows producers to use the Verify Mark on products evaluated at an ASTM +NIHC certified test laboratory for one year on product pending an annual surveillance audit.
Do I have to use an ASTM +NIHC certified Test Laboratory in order to use the NIHC Verify Mark?
Yes. The NIHC Verify Mark is only available to those producers/retailers who utilize an ASTM +NIHC certification test laboratory for product evaluation, and is an NIHC member in good standing.
How do I get my lab listed within the NIHC Global Directory?
Labs may visit https://nihc.theglobaldirectory.org/ to have their laboratories listed within this global database which is intended to increase product testing visibility and transparency.
How much does the NIHC Verify program cost?
The NIHC Verify program is a member benefit to NIHC members in good standing who utilize a laboratory that has completed the ASTM + NIHC certification audit.
