Metrc (New York) bulletin NY_IB_0017 announces new item categories for non-solvent concentrate/extract products and explains how those categories impact item setup and required lab testing in Metrc, effective 06/25/2026.
Bulletin summary (NY_IB_0017)
Bulletin number: NY_IB_0017
Distribution date: 06/11/2026
Effective date: 06/25/2026
Subject: Updated Item Category – Concentrate/Extract (Non Solvent)
Purpose: To add and clarify the available Metrc item categories that New York licensees should use for non-solvent based concentrate/extract products.
New Metrc item categories for non-solvent concentrates
Metrc and the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) added two new item categories specifically for non-solvent concentrate/extract products:
• Concentrate/Extract (Non Solvent) - Bulk
• Concentrate/Extract (Non Solvent) - Each
In day-to-day operations, this mainly affects how you set up new items in Metrc so the correct downstream compliance rules apply (especially lab testing and how products are represented in inventory and transfers).
Important compliance note: do not change existing items
Metrc’s guidance is to leave existing items as-is if they were already created under the prior concentrate/extract categories.
Do not update existing items: If an item is already created as Concentrate/Extract - Bulk or Concentrate/Extract - Each, do not change the item or item category. Use the new Non Solvent categories for new items created going forward.
Operationally, this helps preserve traceability consistency for historical activity (sales, transfers, packages, and lab test associations) tied to the original item definition.
Testing batch mapping for the new categories
The bulletin also clarifies which Metrc lab test batch “names” (testing configurations) are associated with the new categories. This matters because the item category can drive what testing options appear and what results are expected for compliance workflows.
Concentrate/Extract (Non Solvent) - Bulk
Medical testing batch: Medical Concentrate/Extract - Bulk (Informational Only)
Adult-use (AU) testing batch: AU Concentrate/Extract - Bulk (Informational Only)
Panels shown in the bulletin for Bulk: Metals; Microbials; Mycotoxins; Pesticides; Potency/Cannabinoid Profile; Solvents; Terpenes
Because the Bulk category is labeled “Informational Only” in the testing batch name, operators should treat bulk non-solvent concentrate inventory as an intermediate form that may be further processed/packaged, and confirm internally (and with your lab/OCM requirements) how compliance testing should be handled at each stage of conversion to final packaged form.
Concentrate/Extract (Non Solvent) - Each
Medical testing batch: Medical Non-Solvent Concentrate - Final Form
Adult-use (AU) testing batch: AU Non-Solvent Concentrate - Final Form
Panels shown in the bulletin for Each: Metals; Microbials; Mycotoxins; Pesticides; Potency/Cannabinoid Profile; Terpenes
Practically, the “Each” category aligns to a finished, consumer-ready unit (final form). That means item setup, packaging definitions, and lab testing alignment should be treated as final-product compliance—especially when preparing for transfers to retail or recording retail activity, depending on your license type.
How this changes daily Metrc workflows in New York
Item creation and catalog hygiene: When creating new non-solvent concentrate/extract SKUs after 06/25/2026, choose the new Non Solvent categories to keep item definitions aligned with current OCM/Metrc configuration.
Packaging and conversions: If you create bulk packages and later convert/repackage into “each” units, ensure the destination item (the “each” SKU) is set up under Concentrate/Extract (Non Solvent) - Each so the final-form testing mapping is correctly represented.
Lab testing coordination: Align internal SOPs with the testing batch names shown for Bulk vs Each so your QA team, lab partners, and Metrc users are selecting the appropriate testing context when recording results and releasing product.
Data integrity: Avoid editing existing items just to “match” the new categories. Consistent item definitions reduce reconciliation issues across historical packages, transfers, lab results, and reporting.
Finding the new categories in Metrc (UI and API reference)
Metrc provides an item category endpoint that can be used by integrators and operators validating configurations.
Endpoint: GET /items/v2/categories
What it does: Retrieves the list of item categories available (optionally by license number).
Permissions required: None (as stated in the bulletin excerpt).
Parameters referenced: PageNumber (optional); PageSize (optional, up to 20 when pagination is enabled for the query); LicenseNumber (optional to retrieve categories for a specific license).
If you use a connected ERP or custom integration, this endpoint can help confirm the new “Concentrate/Extract (Non Solvent)” categories are available and selectable for New York facilities after the effective date.
Labeling and Retail ID: using DistruLabels and DistruERP
Accurate item categorization and testing are only part of staying compliant—your packaging and retail labels must also stay aligned with what’s in Metrc, including identifiers used at the point of sale.
DistruLabels (free): DistruLabels is a 100% free tool for creating compliant packaging and retail labels and can help operators keep labels aligned with Metrc Retail ID requirements as products move from production to retail-ready form.
DistruERP (enterprise operations): DistruERP is Distru’s comprehensive Cannabis ERP platform built for larger operators who need end-to-end supply chain management (production, inventory, order management, and compliance workflows) alongside Metrc-connected operations.
What to do before the 06/25/2026 effective date
Between the distribution date and effective date, New York teams should prepare by updating internal item-creation standards and training staff on when to use the new categories (new items only) versus leaving existing items unchanged.
Key takeaway: Starting 06/25/2026, create new non-solvent concentrate/extract SKUs using the new “Concentrate/Extract (Non Solvent)” Bulk or Each categories, and keep legacy items in their original categories.
