Initial Licensing & Renewal Information

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) licenses or certifies three different kinds of laboratories. These laboratories have different application and renewal requirements. 

Renewal notices are sent out 60 days before the license expiration date. 

Clinical Laboratory Licensing

RIDOH licenses clinical laboratories to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. 

Analytical Laboratory Certification

RIDOH certifies analytical laboratories to test drinking water, wastewater, and environmental samples for lead and other contaminants. 

Analytical Laboratory Licensing for Sampling and Testing Cannabis

The Cannabis Laboratory Licensing Program licenses analytical laboratories to collect and analyze cannabis products cultivated and/or manufactured by licensed cultivators, compassion centers, and producers.For more information on how to get licensed as a Cannabis Testing Laboratory, review this fact sheet for applicants.