A number of studies published this month are grabbing media attention for suggesting that various cannabinoids found in cannabis products could help treat or even prevent Covid-19 in patients.
The 2022 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference, January Program. Check out sessions from the January 25, 2022 event such as: What does Lean Mean to the World of Cannabis Testing?; How Cannabis Labs Can Prepare for Accreditation?; The Challenges and Benefits of National Standardization for Hemp Testing; and R&D Lab Testing: Ensuring Success with Results.
Veda Scientific, a new cannabis testing lab based in Santa Barbara County, is working on some very cutting-edge research beyond the usual regulatory compliance testing. In this piece, we sit down with co-founders Leo Welder and Aldwin Anterola, PhD, to learn about appellations, varietals, their foray into studying volatile compounds found in cannabis, their innovative R&D work and how they plan on bringing new and exciting ideas to the world of cannabis.
Regulators in Connecticut have submitted a rule change for allowable levels of yeast and mold, following a feud between a testing lab and stakeholders in the state’s medical cannabis industry.
Veda Scientific, a new cannabis testing lab based in Santa Barbara County, is working on some very cutting-edge research beyond the usual regulatory compliance testing. In this piece, we sit down with co-founders Leo Welder and Aldwin Anterola, PhD, to learn about appellations, varietals, their foray into studying volatile compounds found in cannabis, their innovative R&D work and how they plan on bringing new and exciting ideas to the world of cannabis.
Two steps are better than one: In this piece, we suggest a cost-effective protocol for microbiology testing in cannabis that satisfies state regulations and streamlines the testing process.
The Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference. Check out sessions from the December 9, 2021 event such as: The Cannabis Laboratory Accreditation Panel; R & D Lab Testing: Ensuring Success with Results; USDA’s Hemp Testing Rules Have Changed: Accelerate Your Lab’s Preparedness; and Bringing a National Hemp Testing Panel to Market
ASTM International released a technical paper on delta-8-THC, reporting on the risks, regulatory landscape and more. On the same day, the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) launched an expert panel, drafting commentary and providing recommendations to protect public health.
In a press release sent out this month, Steep Hill announced that they have expanded into their eleventh market with the addition of Steep Hill Illinois.
In this series of articles, Aaron Green sits down and interviews industry scientists and executives leading cannabis formulation companies. In Part 4, Green chats with Austin Stevenson, chief innovation officer at Vertosa, a cannabis infused ingredients company, to learn more about their solution and challenges in cannabis beverage testing.
