This bulletin explains an upcoming compliance change in Metrc (Rhode Island) that expands the pesticide analytes required on Pesticide Lab Test Batches. Below is what is changing in Metrc, the effective date, which pesticides were added under Rhode Island rules, and what cannabis operators should do operationally to stay compliant.
Bulletin overview (RI_IB_0055)
Bulletin Number: RI_IB_0055
Subject: Pesticide Testing Update
Distribution Date: 8/11/2026
Effective Date: 11/23/2026
Contact Point: Metrc Support
Reason: To inform licensees of additional pesticide testing requirements.
What changed in Metrc for Rhode Island pesticide testing
Metrc, in coordination with the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), is adding additional pesticide analytes to the set of required fields associated with Pesticide Lab Test Batches in Metrc. This update applies within Metrc to existing pesticide testing workflows and aligns with Rhode Island regulation 16-RICR-60-05-6.20.
Practically, this means licensees and labs should expect pesticide test panels recorded in Metrc to include more analytes, and results reporting may require entries for additional pesticide names than were previously required for Rhode Island.
Added pesticide analytes (now included in Metrc)
The following pesticides have been added to all existing Pesticide Lab Test Batches in Metrc for Rhode Island.
• Acephate
• Acetamiprid
• Aldicarb
• Fludioxonil
• Azoxystrobin
• Hexythiazox
• Boscalid
• Kresoxim-methyl
• Malathion
• Carbaryl
• Carbofuran
• Metalaxyl
• Chlorantraniliprole
• Methiocarb
• Chlorfenpyr
• Methomyl
• Chlorpyrifos
• Methyl parathion
• MGK-264
• Clofentezine
• Cypermethrin
• Naled
• Dimethomorph
• Oxamyl
• DDVP (Dichlorvos)
• PCNB
• Diazinon
• Permethrin
• Dimethoate
• Flonicamid
• Fipronil
• Ethoprophos
• Etofenprox
• Fenpyroximate
• Pendimethalin
• Phosmet
• Fenhexamid
• Piperonyl Butoxide
• Prallethrin
• Propiconazole
• Propoxur
• Pyrethrins
• Pyridaben
• Spinetoram
• Spiroxamine
• Tebuconazole
Operational impact for licensees and labs
1) Lab test planning and panel alignment
Starting on the effective date, confirm that your contracted lab’s pesticide panel covers the additional analytes and that the lab can report results in a way that matches Metrc’s updated analyte list for Rhode Island. If your lab’s certificate of analysis (COA) uses different naming conventions, reconcile those names early to prevent reporting delays or data entry errors.
2) Metrc data entry and test batch workflows
Because the added pesticides are being applied within Metrc to Pesticide Lab Test Batches, staff responsible for creating and reviewing lab test batches should expect additional result lines to appear. Build a review step into your workflow to ensure results are complete before finalizing records, especially when multiple harvest/production lots are tied to compliance testing.
3) Inventory release timing and risk management
Expanded pesticide requirements can affect release timelines if retesting is needed or if results are missing for newly required analytes. Operators should plan for potential longer turnaround times around 11/23/2026, and ensure production schedules, packaging runs, and distribution dates account for compliance testing completion.
4) Compliance exposure if results are incomplete
If a batch is missing required pesticide results (or fails a newly required analyte), you may face holds, remediation requirements, or restrictions on transfer/sale depending on Rhode Island CCC enforcement posture. Align SOPs with the updated requirement so product is not packaged, labeled, or scheduled for transfer before compliance status is clear.
Where to find Rhode Island CCC guidance
The bulletin directs licensees to the Rhode Island CCC Bulletin and Guidance website for details on additional pesticide testing enforcement. Use that guidance to confirm enforcement timelines, any phase-in expectations, and how the CCC expects licensees and labs to document compliance.
Labeling and Retail ID accuracy: DistruLabels and DistruERP
As pesticide testing requirements expand, accurate lot/batch linking and downstream labeling become even more important so that the compliant inventory you release is the same inventory you package and sell. DistruLabels is a 100% free tool for creating compliant packaging and retail labels, and it helps teams maintain cleaner, more consistent labeling data that supports Metrc Retail ID compliance at the point of sale and during audits.
For larger operators that need end-to-end operational control beyond labeling, DistruERP is Distru’s comprehensive Cannabis ERP platform designed for complete supply chain management, including inventory, manufacturing, distribution, and compliance-aligned workflows that reduce Metrc-related errors as requirements change.
Metrc support resources
If you need help understanding how the added analytes appear in Metrc or how your facility should record results, Metrc provides support and training resources.
Metrc Support: Access the support portal at https://support.metrc.com (or via the Support dropdown inside Metrc). First-time access typically requires your username, state selection, facility license number, and a valid email to set a password.
Metrc Learn: Metrc Learn provides interactive training organized by facility-specific programs and courses. Visit https://learn.metrc.com to register or log in.
