Minnesota's two licensed testing facilities for cannabis and hemp say the state's recreational cannabis market is poised to boom in early 2026.
According to leaders at Legend Technical Services and ChRi Laboratories, both based in St. Paul, it's an exciting time for the industry. But the two labs are also certain they'll be swamped with demand for cannabis and hemp testing if more testers don't come online.
Starting Jan. 1, all hemp-derived products must be tested by a state-approved lab — which means a deluge from Minnesota's hemp industry at the top of 2026. More uncertain, but likely between January and March, is when the two labs say they'll be hit with a demand for cannabis testing.
They expect more recreational cannabis will be grown by then, and they'll be testing all types of cannabis from flower and pre-rolls to concentrates and edibles.
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