Cannabis Potency Testing Needs to Be Done the Right Way for Consumer Protection

By Harold C. Smith is founder and CEO of Cannametrix, LLC An increasing number of people are drawn to explore cannabis as an alternative to traditional medicines. There may be many reasons for this, including the realization that cannabis may…

Isomerization vs. Synthesis: Clarifying the Delta-8 THC Debate

December 8, 2024
Mark Krause
Hemp Business Executive, Lab Testing, Op-Ed, Opinions
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By Mark Krause In the complex landscape of cannabis science, certain terms such as synthesis, synthetic cannabinoids and isomerization are frequently conflated, leading to confusion across consumer, regulatory and industry circles. Each of these terms describes a distinct process, but…

Oregon Cracks Down on THC Inflation and Testing Labs

By Vince Sliwoski, Managing Partner, Harris Sliwoski On September 25th, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) sent notices to seven licensed testing laboratories, proposing license cancellation in some cases and suspension or fines in others. The notices center on…

How a ‘well-known secret’ in Massachusetts cannabis testing is obscuring what’s in your weed

‘No testing would be better than what we do today,’ one lab founder said. Holistic Industries knew its marijuana-growing facility in Massachusetts had a mold problem in 2020 and 2021. To sell its cannabis, Holistic had to have it tested…

Why Cannabis Testing and Labeling Standardization Is Long Overdue

September 3, 2024
Steven Schain
Compliance and Regulations, Lab Testing, Packaging, Standards and Certification
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By Steven Schain Imagine if beer’s testing and labeling requirements differed in every state in which the beverage is sold. While legal in 38 states, each cannabis jurisdiction has its own, and often conflicting, testing and labeling laws. Thus, unlike…

Why Falling THC Test Results Matter

By Aaron Pelley, Attorney at Harris Sliwoski The fluctuating levels of reported THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in cannabis products have sparked discussions and concerns within the industry. Contrary to popular belief, the decline in tested THC levels does not necessarily indicate a…

Cannabis potency is falling in California

California’s cannabis has long been known for being notoriously strong, but test results from the state’s legal stores show that weed in the Golden State is getting weaker. Experts say there’s more to the story. Cannabis potency is usually measured by…

California shuts down testing at most pot labs in the state

On Jan. 1, California shut down testing of popular products at a majority of pot labs previously certified to check the potency of cannabis flower, in a drastic move intended to combat widespread labeling scams in the industry. For years, the state’s legal…

Massachusetts Crisis Part 2: Does the CCC Have its Priorities Right?

August 3, 2023
Tom Hymes
Lab Testing, Massachusetts, News & Insights, Spotlight
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According to its chairperson, Massachusetts’ cannabis regulatory body is currently in crisis, but for some stakeholders in the state, it’s a long-simmering crisis endemic to a dysfunctional agency unable to deal with serious issues facing the Massachusetts cannabis market. One…

As more states legalize cannabis, uneven safety rules can pose a risk, experts say

July 24, 2023
AggregatedNews
Lab Testing, Standards and Certification
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Amid the growing acceptance and legalization of cannabis use across the country, a concerning reality has emerged: The state-by-state patchwork of safety regulations can leave marijuana consumers wandering through a haze of uncertainty, exposing them to potential risks. Under federal…

That THC is Too D*** High: Perverted incentives create cannabis testing chaos across most markets.

The cannabis industry, like Major League Baseball during its 30-year steroid era, has a juicing problem. Reports of inflated THC figures on cannabis flower and pre-roll packaging are widespread across all mature markets, including in Canada. For example, in a…

Oregon Cannabis Testing and Aspergillus: May You Live in Interesting Times

By Vince Sliwoski, Attorney at Harris Bricken On February 16, I blogged on the new Oregon cannabis testing requirements that were scheduled to take effect (and did take effect) on March 1. I published that particular post for two reasons. First, I anticipated…

Oregon Cannabis: Challenging Testing Requirements Take Effect March 1, 2023

By Vince Sliwoski, Attorney @ Harris Bricken I’ve spoken with a handful of clients recently who are anxious about Oregon’s new cannabis testing requirements. These requirements cover heavy metals and microbiological contaminants, and they take effect on March 1, 2023.…

State-run marijuana testing lab included in Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s budget proposal

Michigan may create a state-operated marijuana testing lab. Dubbed a “reference lab,” it would audit results issued by existing marijuana safety labs to ensure accuracy, help investigate suspected illicit marijuana that enters the licensed market, determine product recalls and help…

How Cannabis Companies Can Avoid Lawsuits and Scrutiny with Accurate Lab Testing

By Roger Brown The enduring federal cannabis ban means cannabis companies have no national testing rules, standardization, or guidelines to follow. To make matters worse, states lack oversight mechanisms to check label accuracy and weed out bad actors efficiently. These…

Cannabis Potency Testing Needs to Be Done the Right Way for Consumer Protection

Isomerization vs. Synthesis: Clarifying the Delta-8 THC Debate

Oregon Cracks Down on THC Inflation and Testing Labs

How a ‘well-known secret’ in Massachusetts cannabis testing is obscuring what’s in your weed

Why Cannabis Testing and Labeling Standardization Is Long Overdue

Why Falling THC Test Results Matter

Cannabis potency is falling in California

California shuts down testing at most pot labs in the state

Massachusetts Crisis Part 2: Does the CCC Have its Priorities Right?

As more states legalize cannabis, uneven safety rules can pose a risk, experts say

That THC is Too D*** High: Perverted incentives create cannabis testing chaos across most markets.

Oregon Cannabis Testing and Aspergillus: May You Live in Interesting Times

Oregon Cannabis: Challenging Testing Requirements Take Effect March 1, 2023

State-run marijuana testing lab included in Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s budget proposal

How Cannabis Companies Can Avoid Lawsuits and Scrutiny with Accurate Lab Testing

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