FALL 2020 TEST

Enrollment in the Emerald Test™ is done by purchasing individual PTs from the menu below, by contacting sales@emeraldscientific.com or (877) 567-3598 ext. 1. Your Emerald Scientific Technical Sales Specialist is also there to help. Fees for Emerald Test™ participation are found by clicking on the “Buy Now” button and following the link under each series. It is very important that the testing facility name, analyst email and physical address are included when purchasing a PT to avoid shipping and communication problems.

Inter-Laboratory comparison data is presented in anonymized format according to a randomly assigned analyst number. The Emerald Test™ will keep all laboratory, analyst information and results confidential. Participant information will not be released by the Emerald Test™ without the prior knowledge and consent of the participating laboratory. Should a regulatory agency or other entity need to receive the results, permission is required from the participant authorizing the Emerald Test™ to release test results.

Sample ship date and results due date are listed above and in the instructions included with the PT samples.

If samples are not received within 48 hours of the ship date, notify the PT manufacturer. Failure to do so after 5 days from the ship date may result in a forfeited test. International shipments may take longer.

Be sure to thoroughly inspect all samples and review all documents upon receipt and store under the conditions recommended by the ISO accredited PT manufacturer. Damaged samples should be reported immediately to the PT Manufacturer and Ken. Failure to do so within 1 week of the ship date may result in a forfeited test.

It is the responsibility of the participant to choose an analysis method appropriate for the samples they are testing. Some series will request that the participant list their analysis method in a general fashion (e.g. LC, GC, PCR, LC-MS/MS etc.). These will be entered with their results in the appropriate boxes on the results entry form. This anonymized data is used to monitor developments or changes in technique in the industry and to assist in future test development. Contact the ISO accredited PT manufacturer if you have any questions or concerns regarding the reporting process.

Enrollment in the Emerald Test™ is a participants’ implied assertion that the laboratory name provided when purchasing the Emerald Test™ is the laboratory that performs the sample analysis.

Carefully follow the ISO accredited PT manufacturers’ instructions when submitting your results. Sample results must be submitted by the due date. Late results will not be accepted. They will not be added to the database and will be treated as unreported. Typographical errors will not be considered for an appeal.

Accurate data reporting is part of the analysis process, thus all participants are responsible for review of their own reported results to ensure accuracy. Be sure to review the documents included with the PT samples for data entry instructions. It is recommended that a second person review your reported results for accuracy. Contact the ISO accredited PT manufacturer if you have any questions or concerns regarding the reporting process. Incorrectly reported results will not be changed after the Series closing date. There are no exceptions.

There are 2 separate internet portals for labs to enter their PT results, one for each manufacturer. Our intention is to help participating labs to easily identify the ISO accredited PT manufacturer portal that matches a given test. Review and follow the directions provided by the ISO accredited PT manufacturer. Contact the manufacturer directly with any questions. Participant access to reports is limited to their enrolled tests.

Initial reports will be available from the PT manufacturer no later than October 23. If the facility name, analyst email and physical address for the lab performing the PT analysis is not correct when the sample is purchased, your results may be delayed or voided. It is recommended that you review your report carefully and direct any questions to the PT manufacturer before entering the data.

Be aware of the requirements and limitations when considering an appeal to ensure your request is based on reasonable testing parameters. All appeals must be received by the PT manufacturer no later than November 6 to be considered. Appeal requests should include:

Laboratory name
Series/test number
Appeal description

All appeals must be submitted to the ISO accredited manufacturer. Typographical errors will not be considered for an appeal. Appeals submitted after November 6 will not be considered.

An Emerald Badge™ will be awarded to participating labs that meet the criteria established by the ISO accredited PT manufacturer with input from the Emerald Test™ Advisory Panel. Labs receiving a Badge are recognized for their capabilities through Inter-Laboratory comparison with their peers for a given test. Be advised that a minimum of 8 participants are required to complete the ILC/PT analysis. The ILC/PT promotes transparency and enhances consumer confidence in the safety and science independent testing facilities contribute to the cannabis and hemp industry.

Once again, thank you for participating in the Emerald Test™. Should you have any questions or suggestions for improving the experience and value to your business, please let me know.