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April 21, 2023
Contact: Afiq Hisham, 971-273-3374, PHD.Communications@oha.oregon.gov
PORTLAND, Ore. – This week, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) licensed the state’s first laboratory for testing psilocybin products within the regulatory framework created by M109, the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act. OHA issued the license to Rose City Laboratories, LLC.
“We want to congratulate Rose City Laboratories, LLC on being the first licensed laboratory for testing psilocybin products from licensed manufacturers,” says Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) Section Manager Angie Allbee. “Laboratory testing ensures the safety of psilocybin products, and accurate labeling of psilocybin potency allows clients to participate in administration sessions with products that meet their needs.”
Administration sessions can only take place in licensed service centers statewide, offering psilocybin products produced by licensed manufacturers and tested by licensed laboratories. Licensed service centers may employ and/or contract with trained, licensed facilitators in supporting preparation, administration and integration sessions with clients.
Currently, two manufacturers have licenses for producing psilocybin within the state. OPS anticipates issuing licenses to service center applicants in the coming months.
Anyone interested in accessing psilocybin services can learn more at OPS’s webpage Access Psilocybin Services, which also includes the following:
- The OPS Licensee Directory with contact information provided by OPS licensees who consented to have such details published.
- Links to required client intake documents. These must be completed with a licensed facilitator before participating in an administration session.
OPS’s role is to license psilocybin facilitators, manufacturers, service centers and laboratories, while ensuring that those licensees and their workers comply with state law.
OPS encourages the public to visit the OPS website for more information, and to sign up for the distribution list to get the latest updates.
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