This update explains Metrc (Maryland) Support Bulletin MD_IB_0126, issued 08/03/2026, which adds new optional lab test types that Maryland cannabis testing facilities can report in Metrc starting 08/17/2026. Below is what changed, which analytes were added, and what cannabis operators and labs should do to keep testing workflows and Metrc reporting aligned.
Bulletin summary (MD_IB_0126)
Bulletin number: MD_IB_0126
Distribution date: 08/03/2026
Effective date: 08/17/2026
Subject: Optional Lab Test Types Available
Key change: Metrc, in conjunction with the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA), is enabling additional optional analyte fields that can be uploaded and reported by testing facilities.
New optional lab test types now available in Metrc Maryland
As of 08/17/2026, Metrc Maryland will allow testing facilities to optionally upload results for the following analytes (commonly associated with terpene/terpenoid profiling):
• Borneol
• Fenchol
• Terpineol
• Guaiol
• Camphene
These are optional fields in Metrc, meaning they expand what can be reported but do not automatically change your required compliance testing panel unless Maryland regulations separately require it.
What this means for day-to-day cannabis operations
For cultivators, processors, and dispensaries, the operational impact is mainly around product characterization and lab coordination rather than a mandatory new compliance step.
Richer COA and product data: If your brand uses detailed terpene/terpenoid profiles for formulation, batch consistency, or merchandising, these added analytes can help you capture more granular results in Metrc alongside other test data.
More consistent data across systems: When optional analytes are uploaded into Metrc, operators who reconcile COAs, inventory records, and product specifications can reduce manual notes and “off-system” spreadsheets.
Potential downstream label and retail readiness: More complete lab data can support internal QA reviews and retail labeling decisions, especially when teams want standardized product detail across SKUs and lots.
Action required: request the additional analytes from your lab
The bulletin notes that these test types are optional and will not be performed automatically just because Metrc can accept them.
Operator responsibility: If you want these analytes tested and reported, you must notify your testing facility directly and request the additional testing.
Lab coordination: Confirm with your lab whether these analytes are part of an expanded terpene method, whether they carry added cost, and how they will appear on the COA and in the Metrc upload.
Testing facility implications: Metrc upload and reporting
Testing facilities can begin uploading results for borneol, fenchol, terpineol, guaiol, and camphene in Metrc Maryland starting 08/17/2026.
Data quality expectation: Even though these fields are optional, treat them with the same rigor as other reportable values (consistent units, method alignment, and clean mapping into Metrc) to prevent downstream confusion for licensees reviewing COAs and inventory history.
Metrc support resources (Metrc Support Bulletin section)
Metrc Support
Metrc Support cases can be submitted and tracked through the Support portal or by phone at 877-566-6506.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. ET–10 p.m. ET
Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. ET
Hours: Sunday, voicemail or portal only
Portal access note: First-time portal access typically requires a username (created at login), your state, facility license number, and a valid email to set a password.
Link: https://support.metrc.com
Metrc Learn
Metrc Learn is Metrc’s on-demand training platform with interactive instruction on system functionality and workflows.
Link: https://learn.metrc.com
Metrc Expert (in-app knowledge base)
Within Metrc, use the widget icon in the lower right corner to open Metrc Expert for step-by-step guides and searchable help content.
Metrc Maryland resources
For additional state-specific training links and resources, visit Metrc’s Maryland partner page.
Link: https://www.metrc.com/maryland/
Compliance-friendly labeling and ERP tools: DistruLabels and DistruERP
As you expand test attributes and product data, make sure packaging and retail labels remain consistent with what’s in Metrc and what’s being sold at retail.
DistruLabels: DistruLabels is a 100% free tool for creating compliant packaging and retail labels. It helps teams generate clear, consistent labels that support Metrc Retail ID compliance by keeping retail label outputs aligned with the identifiers and product details operators need at the point of sale.
DistruERP: For larger operators who need full supply chain management beyond labeling, DistruERP is Distru’s comprehensive Cannabis ERP platform designed to manage inventory, production, orders, and compliance workflows end-to-end.
