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Cannabis Legalization in Massachusetts: An Interview with Steven Hoffman, Chairman of the Cannabis Control Commission

By Aaron G. Biros

We sat down with Hoffman ahead of his keynote at the Seed To Sale Show in Boston to hear about their biggest obstacles and successes in implementing the program.   

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February 13, 2019

Product Release: Illumitex Launches HarvestEdge XO Light Fixtures

By Aaron G. Biros

The company unveiled their latest technology in the world of LED horticulture lighting.

February 13, 2019

Wayland Group’s GMP Certification Begins To Clarify German Cultivation Scenarios

By Marguerite Arnold

What does this mean for the bid and the price of cannabis in Europe?

February 12, 2019

Mission Mountain Laboratories: The First Accredited Cannabis Testing Lab in Montana

By Aaron G. Biros

According to Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, they awarded the ISO 17025 accreditation to Mission Mountain Laboratories, the first accredited cannabis testing lab in Montana.

February 11, 2019

8 Mistakes Businesses Make When Managing Product Labels: Part 2

By Rob Freeman

Avoid these common mistakes when labeling your products- some of them could raise your production costs considerably.

February 7, 2019

WHO Makes Noise About Cannabis “Rescheduling”

By Marguerite Arnold

The World Health Organization is making conservative, forward-looking statements about reconsidering the medical efficacy of cannabis, but what does it really mean?

February 6, 2019

Canadian Companies Continue European Cannabis Moves

By Marguerite Arnold

Canadian companies like Canopy, Aurora and TGOD continue to establish footprints across Europe.

February 6, 2019

Liberty Health Sciences Receives Second GMP Certification

By Aaron G. Biros

Their facility in Gainesville, Florida received the GMP certification, indicating that it now meets Florida’s regulatory requirements for producing medical cannabis products.

February 5, 2019

Beleave Achieves ISO 9001 Certification

By Aaron G. Biros

The Ontario-based Beleave Kannabis Corporation received the ISO certification “for the research, development, and production of cannabis products for medicinal and recreational purposes.”

February 4, 2019

8 Mistakes Businesses Make When Managing Product Labels: Part 1

By Rob Freeman

Avoid these common mistakes when labeling your products- some of them could raise your production costs considerably.

January 30, 2019
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Here Comes The Start-Up Nation Of Cannabis: Israel

By Marguerite Arnold

Israel's cabinet finally approved the much heralded, long pushed and politically delayed cannabis export law.

January 30, 2019

Swiss Cloud 9 Begins Importing Cannabis From United States

By Marguerite Arnold

An innovative Swiss start-up began working with a U.S.-based partner to bring hemp-based wellness products and even pharmaceuticals to EU markets

Columns

January 22, 2019
From The Lab

I Was Wrong… und das ist auch gut so!

By Dr. Markus Roggen

In this Op-Ed, Dr. Markus Roggen discusses the evolution of cannabis science and why we need more experiment-based research.

January 16, 2019
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ERP’s Role in Ensuring Traceability & Compliance in the Cannabis Market

By Daniel Erickson

As regulations and challenges in the cannabis industry are evolving, Dan Erickson discusses the importance of ERP for growers, processors and dispensaries.

December 18, 2018
From The Lab

Gas Chromatography/Infrared Spectroscopy: A Tool For the Analysis of Organic Compounds in Cannabis

By John F. Schneider
IR Spectrum of 2,4-Dichlorophenol in different physical states

In this piece, the application of gas chromatography with infrared detection (GC/IR) to characterizing organic compounds in cannabis products is discussed. The identification of specific isomers of similar organic compounds is critical to determining the quality of cannabis products.

December 11, 2018
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Dishonest Potency Testing In Oregon Remains A Problem

By Kelly O’Connor
Kelly O'Connor

In this op-ed, Kelly O’Connor says nefarious lab practices are still wreaking havoc on the Oregon market.

November 7, 2018
Quality From Canada

Protecting Intellectual Property in Canada: A Practical Guide, Part 6

By Richard Naiberg
Richard Naiberg

In the sixth and final piece of the series, we present a summary highlighting the key takeaways for how cannabis businesses can protect their intellectual property in Canada.

October 31, 2018
Quality From Canada

Protecting Intellectual Property in Canada: A Practical Guide, Part 5

By Richard Naiberg
Richard Naiberg

In the 5th installation, the author takes a deep dive into copyrights and protecting works of creative expression in Canada.

October 31, 2018
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Challenges in Cannabis Genome Sequencing for Genetic Tracking and Traceability

By Khyrrah-Cymone Shepard
Khyrrah-Cymone Shepard

Shepard deliberates realistic challenges within the realm of cannabis genome sequencing and how advances in technology will better equip the industry for innovations.

October 22, 2018
Quality From Canada

Protecting Intellectual Property in Canada: A Practical Guide, Part 4

By Richard Naiberg
Richard Naiberg

In the 4th part of the series, Naiberg tackles trademarks and how cannabis businesses should go about protecting their brand identity in Canada

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