Oregon Cracks Down on THC Inflation and Testing Labs October 25, 2024 AggregatedNews Lab Testing, Oregon 0 Comments 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… Read More→
How a ‘well-known secret’ in Massachusetts cannabis testing is obscuring what’s in your weed September 27, 2024 AggregatedNews Lab Testing, Massachusetts 1 Comment ‘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… Read More→
Why Cannabis Testing and Labeling Standardization Is Long Overdue September 3, 2024 Steven Schain Compliance and Regulations, Lab Testing, Packaging, Standards and Certification 0 Comments 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… Read More→
Why Falling THC Test Results Matter May 6, 2024 AggregatedNews Lab Testing 0 Comments 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… Read More→
Cannabis potency is falling in California March 19, 2024 AggregatedNews Lab Testing 0 Comments 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… Read More→
California shuts down testing at most pot labs in the state January 4, 2024 AggregatedNews California, Lab Testing 0 Comments 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… Read More→
Massachusetts Crisis Part 2: Does the CCC Have its Priorities Right? August 3, 2023 Tom Hymes Lab Testing, Massachusetts, News & Insights, Spotlight 0 Comments 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… Read More→
As more states legalize cannabis, uneven safety rules can pose a risk, experts say July 24, 2023 AggregatedNews Lab Testing, Standards and Certification 0 Comments 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… Read More→
That THC is Too D*** High: Perverted incentives create cannabis testing chaos across most markets. May 1, 2023 Brian MacIver Lab Testing, Spotlight 0 Comments 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… Read More→
Oregon Cannabis Testing and Aspergillus: May You Live in Interesting Times April 17, 2023 AggregatedNews Lab Testing, Oregon 0 Comments 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… Read More→
Oregon Cannabis: Challenging Testing Requirements Take Effect March 1, 2023 February 16, 2023 AggregatedNews Lab Testing, Oregon 0 Comments 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.… Read More→
State-run marijuana testing lab included in Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s budget proposal February 9, 2023 AggregatedNews Lab Testing 0 Comments 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… Read More→
How Cannabis Companies Can Avoid Lawsuits and Scrutiny with Accurate Lab Testing August 16, 2022 Roger Brown Lab Testing 0 Comments 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… Read More→
Looking for a Cannabis Testing Laboratory? Ask These Questions First June 27, 2022 Roger Brown Lab Testing 0 Comments By Roger Brown Choosing the right third-party hemp and cannabis laboratory is a critical decision. Trustworthy laboratories can be a long-term partner that supports brands’ innovations and product safety goals. On the other hand, the wrong laboratory can put brands… Read More→
Why cannabis that failed Illinois’ state-mandated testing flunked December 10, 2021 AggregatedNews Lab Testing 0 Comments Most often, the failures were for having excessive levels of mold or yeast, a Sun-Times analysis of state records shows. State data shows that 3,072 samples of cannabis failed at least one state-required test from 2019 through last June. Most… Read More→