Partnering with state governments is crucial to establish safety regulations that provide consistency.
Consider the lab staff as part of your extended team, they are there to help you and help bring your product to market.
Supercritical fluid extraction is generally regarded as safe only as long as the solvent specifications are known, the vendor meets those standards, and the instrument surfaces meet any necessary standards.
As legalization efforts advance nationwide, many states are putting in place strict regulatory requirements for the testing and handling of cannabis.
GOAT Labs wants to assure patients that proper testing is done, which includes potency, microbial, pathogen, and pesticide detection.
The cannabis industry has the momentum to become a safe and regulated marketplace as state reforms continue, with testing and analytics acting as the wind behind its sails.
States like Oregon, Washington, and Colorado that have already legalized marijuana for recreational and medical sales are beginning to implement strict packaging rules, requirements for traceability, QA programs, testing and laboratory monitoring requirements, and other regulations that would suggest FDA oversight down the road.
Marijuana Edibles: A Regulatory Nightmare
With an estimated 8 million to 12 million servings of edible marijuana already sold in Colorado, there is cause for concern over food safety testing, and how manufacturers will tackle challenges like regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
