California and Canada Registration (CDFA) - Heavy Metals Test
Ensure Compliance for Fertilizers, Soil Amendments & Agricultural Products in California and Canada
Regulatory-Approved Testing for Product Safety and Market Access
If you plan to sell fertilizers, composts, or soil amendments in California or Canada, your product must meet strict guidelines for heavy metal content. The CDFA Heavy Metals Test Package provides a complete analysis aligned with California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) and Canadian regulatory requirements, ensuring your product is safe, compliant, and ready for registration.
Our testing follows EPA-approved protocols to provide precise, reliable data that supports your product documentation and label approval process.
Heavy Metals Analyzed in This Package
- Arsenic (As)
- Cadmium (Cd)
- Chromium (Cr)
- Copper (Cu)
- Cobalt (Co)
- Lead (Pb)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Nickel (Ni)
- Selenium (Se)
- Zinc (Zn)
Methodology
- Sample Preparation: EPA Method 3050B
- Analysis Method: US EPA SW-846 series
- All testing is performed using certified lab-grade instrumentation
in compliance with CDFA and Canadian fertilizer regulations
Sample Submission Details
- Solids: Minimum 2–3 cups
- Liquids: Minimum 10 ounces
- Turnaround Time: 7 business days
from lab receipt
Why Choose This Package?
- Meets CDFA & Canadian Requirements
– For fertilizers, composts, and soil amendments
- Accepted for Product Registration
– Use test results in official submissions
- EPA-Approved Accuracy
– Ensures defensible data for audits or inspections
- Supports Organic & Conventional Inputs
– Trusted by manufacturers, importers, and private label brands
Order the CDFA Heavy Metals Test Package Today
Don’t risk delays in product registration or distribution.
Ensure compliance, demonstrate quality, and open the door to premium markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are your business hours?
Our office is open Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. We do close for major holidays, so we recommend ordering your testing and sending your sample early if a holiday is coming up. You can always reach us by email. Just send us a message at info@tpslab.com
- When will I get my results?
We understand that you need your results as soon as possible. That is why we make sure to begin processing your samples as soon as they arrive at our laboratory. When the results are ready, we will email them to the email address you provided on your submittal form. The list below will give you an idea of our usual turnaround times.
Soil Tests: 5-7 Business days
Water Tests: 5 - 7 Business days
Plants Tests: 24 - 48 Hours
Compost Tests: 7 - 14 Business days
Fertilizer Tests: 3 - 5 Business days
Heavy Metals Test: 7 - 14 Business days
We offer a rush option for an additional 50% of the testing cost, but we would encourage you to give yourself time to test before you get to a point where a rush is needed.
