We provide comprehensive guidance to help you design, build, and launch a fully compliant cannabis extraction lab. Our team supports you every step of the way to ensure your facility is optimized for success.
How We Support Your Lab Setup
Municipal Approval Support
We assist with obtaining zoning approvals for your proposed location, ensuring your facility meets all local requirements before buildout begins.
Inspection and Audit Preparation
Our team prepares you to pass inspections with confidence, including expert-led mock inspections, process flow assessments, security compliance checks, and guidance on critical records and signage requirements.
Essential Documentation
We help draft all necessary documentation to meet regulatory standards, including your business plan, security plan, operations plan, complete set of standard operating procedures (SOPs), training and education plan, and all correspondence with the state.
Regulatory Compliance Coaching
We work with your team to maintain regulatory standards and provide staff training on compliance requirements, so your operations stay audit-ready from day one.
Design-Build Guidance
We provide expert recommendations on facility floor plans, security system design, lighting, equipment preferences, vendor selection, and buildout specifications — all tailored to meet regulatory standards and optimize your workflow.
Full Control Over Product Quality
Operating your own extraction lab gives you complete oversight of inputs, processes, and outputs — ensuring consistent quality and purity across every batch.Increased Profit Margins
By processing in-house rather than outsourcing extraction, you retain more of your revenue and reduce long-term operational costs.Process Customization
Build a lab tailored to your preferred extraction method — whether hydrocarbon, ethanol, CO₂, or solventless — to achieve the ideal cannabinoid and terpene profile for your products.Scalability and Flexibility
Designing your lab with future growth in mind allows you to easily scale production capacity and adapt to evolving market demands.Regulatory Compliance from the Start
With proper planning and expert guidance, your extraction lab will meet all local and national safety, building, and compliance requirements.Optimized Facility Design
Strategic layout design enhances efficiency, minimizes contamination risk, and creates a safe, streamlined workflow for your operators.Enhanced Brand Differentiation
Controlling your extraction process lets you develop proprietary formulations and premium-quality concentrates that distinguish your brand in a competitive market.Faster Turnaround Times
In-house extraction eliminates dependency on third-party processors, allowing you to meet production timelines and market demand more efficiently.Better Data and Process Insight
Managing your own lab provides valuable performance and quality data — helping you fine-tune processes and continuously improve output.Long-Term Return on Investment
Setting up a compliant, efficient extraction lab is an investment that pays off in product consistency, production control, and long-term profitability.
1. What’s the first step in setting up a cannabis extraction lab?
The process begins with developing a clear business plan and defining your extraction goals — including target throughput, product types, and preferred extraction method. From there, Root Sciences helps design your facility layout, recommend the ideal equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance.
2. Which extraction method is best for my business?
The ideal method depends on your desired end products, budget, and local regulations. Hydrocarbon systems are often chosen for high-terpene extracts, ethanol for large-scale throughput, CO₂ for versatility, and solventless for premium, chemical-free concentrates. Our team can help evaluate which option aligns best with your goals.
3. How much space do I need for an extraction lab?
Facility size varies by throughput, equipment type, and process flow. Root Sciences provides custom facility design services to optimize your layout for efficiency, safety, and scalability — whether you’re building a small craft lab or a large commercial operation.
4. What licenses and permits are required?
Licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction and extraction method. Typically, you’ll need both cannabis processing and fire code permits, along with local building and safety approvals. Our consultants can help you navigate the application process to ensure your lab meets all compliance standards.
5. How long does it take to build and set up an extraction lab?
Timelines depend on project scope, permitting, and equipment lead times. On average, labs can be designed, built, and commissioned within several months when working with an experienced partner like Root Sciences.
6. What type of equipment will I need?
A typical extraction lab includes extraction systems, recovery units, vacuum pumps, chillers, heaters, filtration equipment, and post-processing tools like distillation or crystallization systems. Root Sciences provides end-to-end solutions with equipment designed for cannabis and hemp applications.
7. How do I ensure my lab meets safety and compliance standards?
Safety starts with proper facility design, certified equipment, and adherence to local codes (e.g., C1D1 or C1D2 classifications). Root Sciences’ engineering team ensures your lab layout and equipment meet all required regulations and industry best practices.
8. Can Root Sciences help train my staff once the lab is built?
Yes. We provide comprehensive staff training to help operators understand system operation, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols — ensuring your team is fully prepared to run production efficiently.
9. Can I expand my lab later as demand grows?
Absolutely. Root Sciences designs scalable solutions that allow for easy expansion — whether adding more equipment, upgrading throughput, or incorporating new technologies as your business evolves.
10. How can I get started with Root Sciences?
Reach out to our team through the contact form below. We’ll schedule a consultation to discuss your goals and create a roadmap for building your ideal extraction lab — from concept to commissioning.