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December 20, 2022

2022 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference: December Program

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The 2022 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference: December Program. Check out sessions from the December 19 event such as: Potency Inflation: The Problem, the Causes and the Solutions; The Laboratory Information Landscape in Cannabis Testing; and Cannabis Testing Regulations & Implications for Environmental Monitoring

November 29, 2022

2022 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The 2022 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference. Check out sessions from this virtual event like: A Smarter Cannabis Beverage Distribution Model; Track-and-Trace Technology: Building Resilience in the Cannabis Supply Chain; Improve Your Operations through Cannabis Industry Analytics; Quality and Safety and the Edibles Supply Chain; and Managing Cash Flow in the Cannabis Supply Chain

October 26, 2022

Advancing Knowledge and Expertise in the Cannabis Testing Industry

By Greg Kozadjian, MBA ,BSc.

A chat with cannabis and hemp testing industry consultant Julie Kowalski about the evolution of the marketplace, the importance of product safety and some of the common challenges that labs face.

October 24, 2022

Scenes From The 2022 Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Last week, Cannabis Industry Journal hosted the Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo (CQC) in New Jersey. Check out some of the highlights from this year’s CQC here.

October 12, 2022

ASTM Debuts New Standards for Cannabis

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

ASTM International has unveiled four new cannabis standards that the D37 committee approved earlier this month, along with a soon-to-be-published standard on cannabis grown for research purposes.

September 30, 2022

Ask the Experts: Ensuring the Validity of Cannabis Lab Testing

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In this piece, we sit down with Keith Klemm, senior accreditation manager for ANSI National Accreditation Board to learn about the details of laboratory accreditation, method validation and other certifications and credentialing available in the cannabis industry.

September 20, 2022

The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo Brings Education, Networking to New Jersey

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

Taking place October 17-19, 2022 at the Hilton Parsippany in New Jersey, the business-to-business conference will deliver hands-on education, networking and business discussions.

September 13, 2022

2022 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference: September Program

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

The 2022 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference, September Program. Check out sessions from the September 13, 2022 event such as: Combating Laboratory Shopping; AOAC: Why Third-Party Accreditation Matters More than Ever; The Evolution of the Hemp Testing Market: An Introduction; and Cannabinoid Extraction Efficiency for Potency Analysis: An In-Depth Look of Multiple Techniques.

July 28, 2022

The Inflated THC Crisis Plaguing California Cannabis

By Erik Paulson, Josh Swider, Zachary Eisenberg

Cannabis consumers in California are being defrauded, and it's the Department of Cannabis Control's fault. Lab shopping has become so widespread that labs openly advertise their higher potency values to gain customers without fear of recourse.

July 5, 2022

SC Labs Continues National Expansion

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In addition to their partnership with Agricor and Botanacor in Colorado that they announced, the recent hire of a new CEO and a new partnership in Michigan means the company is looking at expansion on a nationwide level.

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January 30, 2023

3 Benefits of Conducting Genetic Tests on Your Plants

By Angel Fernandez

Many growers may wonder why it's important to get their plants genetically tested, but the truth is that genetic testing can make growing a lot easier. Genetic analysis in plants can give a wide range of results that can help scientists solve everyday problems in plant cultivation, such as detecting diseases and identifying important traits in plant species.

October 25, 2022

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Five Reasons Everyone in Cannabis Should be Using RegTech

By Brooke Butler

Those who have implemented RegTech will have distinct advantages. To survive and thrive in the industry going forward, it’s prudent to proactively handle compliance and adopt RegTech solutions today.

July 20, 2022

AOAC Accreditation: Why Third-Party Approval Matters More Than Ever

By Anthony Repay

At the end of the day, cannabis testing labs want to keep the public safe and it is our job to do so. This means implementing these independently approved methods from agencies such as AOAC at various touch points in the seed to sale cycle to ensure the data is validated and reliable.

June 2, 2022

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How Do You Know You’re Right? qPCR vs. Plating

By Dr. Sherman Hom

When it comes to cannabis pathogen testing, facts are more important than comfort. In this piece, Dr. Hom advocates for qPCR over plating methods when conducting microbiology testing in cannabis

April 17, 2022

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The Need for More Stringent Testing in Cannabis

By Milan Patel

Milan Patel, CEO and co-founder of PathogenDx, shares insights on the current state of cannabis testing in the U.S., where we’re falling short, and how we can right the trajectory of the industry by establishing better testing procedures.

March 28, 2022

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How Fraud is Proliferating in the Cannabis Testing Market

By Cindy Orser, PhD

Until cannabis is federally legalized and given oversight, fraud in the laboratory setting is a persistent issue. How that regulation protects the American consumer is up to the work of the industry and what we continue to prioritize.

March 3, 2022

Busting the THC Myth: When it Comes to the Best User Experience, Terpenes Reign Supreme

By Mark Lange, PhD

We have just begun to scratch the surface of the potential of terpenes in cannabis. With the right alignment across the industry and a stronger focus on genetics in breeding, we will see the rise of completely unique cannabis varieties.

September 22, 2021

Lean Management in a Cannabis Lab

By Rob Radke

Lean management or Lean thinking is a process for continuous improvement that can be applied to any business. In this piece, Rob Radke, president of Method Testing Labs, walks us through how to implement Lean processes in the cannabis laboratory.

August 11, 2021

4 Trends Propelling the U.S. Cannabis Testing Market: 2021-2027

By Priya Deshmukh

New market opportunities, more requirements in testing regulations, new technologies and other factors are leading to a much larger cannabis testing market in the next five years.

July 27, 2021

The Importance of Understanding Cannabis Testing Results

By Josh Reed

It can be challenging to translate highly technical test results into consumer-friendly language but being able to do so will enable businesses to build a stronger relationship with customers. Rely on your trusted lab partners to help design and deliver easy to understand, consumer friendly certificates of analysis.

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Upcoming Events & Webinars

February 21, 2023 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference

The Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference is back! For eight years now, we have been hosting this complimentary collection of webinar presentations, designed to help attendees better understand some of the more technical aspects of starting and operating a laboratory. We will take a deep dive into cannabis testing, potency testing, regulations, sample preparation, management and much more. Attendees registering for this complimentary series of webinars will get access to seven veterans of the cannabis lab testing industry, who are all available for Q&A after each presentation. In addition to getting the opportunity to chat with these subject matter experts on February 21, a recording of the presentations will be made available to all who register. Practical and educational information from experts in the cannabis lab testing industry, all on the same day and all from the comfort of your lab, home or office. Want real inside knowledge on the cannabis testing industry? Stay tuned for more and make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter to find out when registration opens!