DEA outlines new forensic scheme: color test plus rapid GC‑MS for THC decision limits The DEA Special Testing and Research Laboratory described a validated two‑part forensic approach — a typification (4‑aminophenol) color test and a rapid GC‑MS decision limit tied to an internal standard — and set reporting rules for 'marijuana' versus 'inconclusive.'

The DEA has revamped its forensic testing methods to precisely differentiate between hemp and marijuana, shedding light on the complexities of cannabis identification in law enforcement.

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