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New York Metrc Item Category and Lab Testing Guidelines

This guide summarizes the official item category definitions and associated lab testing requirements for cannabis products in New York State, as outlined by Metrc and the NY Office of Cannabis Manage…

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This guide summarizes the official item category definitions and associated lab testing requirements for cannabis products in New York State, as outlined by Metrc and the NY Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).

Bulk Item Categories

Each bulk item is categorized by type and whether it requires a strain. Refer to: Item and Category Configuration for New York State Compliance.

Item Category

Type

Requires Strain

Seeds

Plants

Yes

Immature Plants

Plants

Yes

Hemp – Bulk

Buds

Yes

Hemp Concentrate – Bulk

Concentrate

No

Bud/Flower – Bulk

Buds

Yes

Concentrate/Extract – Bulk

Concentrate

No

Kief – Bulk

Concentrate

No

Infused Flower – Bulk

Buds

Yes

Infused Non-Edible – Bulk

Infused Non-Edible

No

Infused Edible – Bulk

Infused Edible

No

Final Form Item Categories

Mapping from BioTrack item categories to Metrc categories. Refer to: Item and Category Configuration for New York State Compliance.

BioTrack Item Category

Metrc Item Category

Usable Cannabis

Bud/Flower – Each

Raw Pre-Roll – Each

Infused Pre-Roll – Each

Cannabis Extract for Inhalation

Concentrate/Extract – Each

Vape Cartridge – Each

Kief – Each

Liquid Cannabis RSO

Concentrate/Extract – Each

Liquid Cannabis Infused Edible

Infused Edible – Each

Tincture – Each

Solid Cannabis Infused Edible

Infused Edible – Each

Cannabis Infused Topical

Topical – Each

Lab Test Batches and Requirements

Each product type must undergo specific lab tests, varying for medical and adult-use items. The following substances are typically tested. Refer to: Create Lab Samples when a Lab Test Batch "Required Testing" (LTB Option) is required.

  • Foreign Matter
  • Mammalian Excreta
  • Metals
  • Microbials
  • Moisture Content
  • Mycotoxins
  • Pesticides
  • Potency/Cannabinoid Profile
  • Terpenes
  • Water Activity
  • Solvents (for applicable product types)

Testing applies to:

  • Raw Plant Material (Bulk & Each)
  • Pre-Rolls (Bulk & Each)
  • Kief (Bulk & Each)
  • Infused Products (Flower, Pre-Roll, Edible, Non-Edible)
  • Concentrates/Extracts (Solvent & Non-Solvent, Bulk & Each)
  • Tinctures
  • Vape Cartridges

Research & development testing applies to bulk items (marked "Informational Only"). Final form testing is required for retail sale.

Testing Procedures

For Flower:
  • Final unit size must be determined before sampling.
  • Sample must be placed in final packaging before testing.
  • Licensee cannot preselect samples.
  • Products must be packaged within 6 months of passing results
For Vape Cartridges:
  • Single chamber: individual or bulk oil + cart sampling
  • Multi-chamber: each chamber must be sampled separately
  • Results joined into a single UID linked to COAs
For Retention Samples:
  • Must be representative of the lot
  • 35g for non-flower, 54g for flower
  • Held until expiration date

Best practices

Submitting Bulk Samples for Final Form Testing in Flourish:

All inventory must be tested in "Final Form." Though, the batch doesn't have to be completed yet for flower processing. For example, you can make a sample for your pre-rolls based on the estimated lot size ahead of finishing rolling them.

  1. Locate bulk package
  2. In the Package Action Menu, click "Create Package"
  3. In the creation window, select correct final form item (do not choose the same item)
  4. Toggle "Lab Test" on
  5. Add this to an order and shipment
  6. Manifest it within Metrc
Submitting Bulk Samples for R&D in Flourish:

Only "Final Form" inventory will receive a final COA. Samples of bulk material are R&D samples.

  1. Locate bulk package
  2. In the Package Action Menu, click "Create Package"
  3. Select the same item (defaulted)
  4. Toggle "Lab Test" on
  5. Add this to an order and shipment
  6. Manifest it within Metrc

Document Reference: Metrc Support Bulletin NY_IB_0001, Distributed 12/17/2025【7†NY_IB_0001-Metrc-Item-Category-Chart-Bulletin_V2-1-OCM-vapkxv.pdf†L1-L3】

How did we do?

Receive the Metrc External Transfer (New York Integration Steps)

How to Enter Beginning Inventory in Metrc – New York Guide

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