ASTM International Launches Cannabis Committee

By Aaron G. Biros

…systems, services and materials. ASTM standards are used globally in research and development, product testing, quality systems, commercial transactions, and more. Lezli Engelking, founder of FOCUS On January 18th, 2017,…

…systems, services and materials. ASTM standards are used globally in research and development, product testing, quality systems, commercial transactions, and more. Lezli Engelking, founder of FOCUS On January 18th, 2017,…

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Wyoming Legalizes Hemp, CBD Oil

By Aaron G. Biros

Governor Mark Gordon signed HB0171/ HEA No. 0110 into law today, officially legalizing the cultivation and sales of hemp and CBD oil in the state of Wyoming. According to Buckrail.com,…

Governor Mark Gordon signed HB0171/ HEA No. 0110 into law today, officially legalizing the cultivation and sales of hemp and CBD oil in the state of Wyoming. According to Buckrail.com,…

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A Toast to Cannabis Beverages, a Growing Market Segment

By Michael Bronstein, Seth A. Goldberg

…“sip, sip, sip“? That’s what has everyone from the largest cannabis companies to the most mainstream beverage companies buzzing. Soft drinks, beer, juice, tea, coffee and bottled waters are major…

…“sip, sip, sip“? That’s what has everyone from the largest cannabis companies to the most mainstream beverage companies buzzing. Soft drinks, beer, juice, tea, coffee and bottled waters are major…

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How Fraud is Proliferating in the Cannabis Testing Market

By Cindy Orser, PhD

testing labs, and requiring unscheduled round-robin testing and annual review of validation data packages. Growers and producers could place a higher emphasis on public safety and education. Ultimately, the solution…

testing labs, and requiring unscheduled round-robin testing and annual review of validation data packages. Growers and producers could place a higher emphasis on public safety and education. Ultimately, the solution…

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James Cook

Jim Cook is Food Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Manager for Consumer Testing Services, at SGS. Reach him at James.Cook@SGS.com….

Jim Cook is Food Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Manager for Consumer Testing Services, at SGS. Reach him at James.Cook@SGS.com….

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KCA Laboratories Awarded Hemp Testing Contracts for Massachusetts, North Dakota

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

…Nicholasville, Kentucky that specializes in hemp testing. According to Ryan Bellone, Commercial Director for KCA Labs, they started the company to focus strictly on hemp testing. “The team here at…

…Nicholasville, Kentucky that specializes in hemp testing. According to Ryan Bellone, Commercial Director for KCA Labs, they started the company to focus strictly on hemp testing. “The team here at…

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Shimadzu Announces Partnership with Missouri Lab

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

In a press release published last week, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments announced a partnership with MoCann Testing, a division of EKG Labs. MoCann Testing is the first state-certified medical cannabis testing…

In a press release published last week, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments announced a partnership with MoCann Testing, a division of EKG Labs. MoCann Testing is the first state-certified medical cannabis testing…

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Clinical Trials Commence for CBD Pet Products

By Aaron G. Biros

Products using hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) designed for pets is not a new concept; Companies have been marketing CBD pet products for quite some time now, making their way into pet…

Products using hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) designed for pets is not a new concept; Companies have been marketing CBD pet products for quite some time now, making their way into pet…

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