Cannabis and Hemp Testing Services and Solutions
Providing compliance screenings, quantitative analysis, research & development testing, and environmental testing for Illinois cannabis and USDS Hemp licensees. Located in Chicagoland.
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avg turnaround - IL R&D / HEMP Potency
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avg turnaround - IL Compliance panel
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CALL: (847) 858-8328 | (630) 995-6399
info@il.steephill.com
Accuracy
Reliability
Consistency
Responsiveness
Steep Hill Illinois is a state-licensed analytical laboratory based in Chicagoland. We work with cultivators, craft growers, and infusers across Illinois’s licensed cannabis market, as well as hemp producers operating under USDA oversight. Helping them bring safe, compliant products to market with confidence.
Services include quantitative potency analysis and a full panel of safety screenings designed to catch state-regulated contaminants long before they reach a consumer. Every analysis is performed on Shimadzu instrumentation and backed by validated methods and rigorous quality control.
We’ve built our reputation upon accuracy, consistency and reliability. Our team will maintain transparency throughout the entire process while also providing quick, repeatable, consistently accurate results.
Licensed Illinois Cannabis Analytic Laboratory Lic. 800000017|CTL0005 • ILDOA Approved Hemp Testing Laboratory
Tennessee Certified Hemp Testing Laboratory
CERTIFICATION: 17025:20127
“We’ve had a fantastic experience working with Steep Hill. John, Jules, and the entire team consistently provide fast, accurate lab results, often going above and beyond—even on weekends. Their responsiveness and willingness to come directly to our facility for pickups make them an invaluable partner
in our operations since we began harvesting nearly three years ago.”
- Operations Director - Craft Cultivator -
"The only place I will test my products is Steep Hill. Their professionalism
is second to none. I have never once had an issue with the staff from
pick-ups to final results.”
- COO - National Infuser -
"We love working side by side with Steep Hill to accomplish compliance
and to be sure we're bringing reliable and safe products to market. Their communication and flexibility is outstanding, always going out of their
way to problem solve on the fly."
- Operations Manager - National Infuser -
“Steep Hill IL is an amazing company that offers excellent services. They are always available for us to schedule lab-sample pickups and have a clear line
of communication if there are any questions or issues. Shout out to their Scheduling and Pick-up team, Jules, Lily, and Paul. They are all super
friendly and a pleasure to work with.”
- Compliance Manager - Cultivator -
"Steep Hill has provided us with excellent service from prompt pick-ups
to fast accurate results and great communication."
- Production Director - Craft Infuser -
Services & Solutions
IL CANNABIS
USDA HEMP
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
DATA INTEGRATION
IL Cannabis Regulatory Compliance Testing
Full compliance testing for all regulatory requirements including cannabinoid potency, pesticides, heavy metals, microbials, mycotoxins, residual solvents, moisture content and water activity.
USDA Hemp Compliance Testing
Comprehensive testing for compliance with federal and state regulations - analyzing cannabinoid potencies with current regulations in mind, and screening for contaminants.
R&D Testing and Consulting
Research and development programs curated to your process. May include environmental sampling in facilities to identify air, water, surface and equipment contaminants; helping to maintain a clean, safe and compliant environment while finetuning brand identity and ensuring product repeatability.
Data Integration
Custom cloud-based technology platform providing customers direct access to the full set of testing data for each sample, integrations with customer data analytic systems, direct links to labeling machines and customized reporting capabilities.
Assays and Analytes
Potency
(HPLC)
THCa • ∆9 - THC • Δ10-THC • ∆8 - THC • THCVa • THCV • CBDa • CBD • CBDVa • CBDV • CBN • CBGa • CBG • CBCa • CBC • THCp • Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC)
Terpenes
(GCMS)
3-Carene • Camphene • Caryophyllene Oxide • cis-Ocimene • Eucalyptol • Geraniol • Guaiol • Isopulegol • Limonene • Linalool • m-Cymene • Oxide • Terpinolene • trans-Nerolidol • y-Terpinene • α-Bisabolol • α-Humulene • α-Pinene • α-Terpinene • β-Caryophyllene • β-Myrcene • β-Pinene • and many more
Pesticides
(LCMS)
Acephate • Acetamiprid • Aldicarb • Azoxystrobin • Bifenazate • Boscalid • Carbaryl • Carbofuran • Chlorantraniliprole • Chlorpyrifos • DDVP • Diazinon • Dimethoate • Etoxazole • Fenoxycarb • Fipronil • Flonicamid • Fludioxonil • Hexythiazox • Imazalil • Imidacloprid • Malathion • Methiocarb • Methomyl • Myclobutanil • Paclobutrazol • Prallethrin • Propiconazole • Propoxur • Spinosad • Spiromesifen • Spirotetramat • Spiroxamine • Tebuconazole • Trifloxystrobin • and many more
Microbials
(Neogen Petrifilm)
Aerobic Bacteria • Coliforms • E. Coli • Salmonella • Bile-Tolerant Gram Negative Bacteria • Yeast & Mold
Mycotoxins (LCMS)
Aflatoxin B1 • Aflatoxin B2 • Aflatoxin G1 • Aflatoxin G2 • Ochratoxin A
Residual Solvents Analysis (GCMS)
Acetone • Butane • Ethanol • Ethyl-Acetate • Ethyl-Ether • Ethylene Oxide • Heptane • Hexane • Isopropanol • Methanol • Methylene-Chloride • Pentane • Petroleum Ether • Propane • Toluene • Trichloroethylene • Xylenes • and many more
Heavy Metals
(ICPMS)
Arsenic • Cadmium • Chromium • Lead • Mercury
Conveniently located in Aurora, Illinois, 35 miles west of Chicago
Steep Hill Illinois
1050 Corporate Blvd Suite C, Aurora, IL 60505
(847) 858-8328 or (630) 995-6399