Cannabis & Psychedelics Articles
The Top 10 Cannabis Stories of 2020
The year unlike any other has challenged just about every sector of society, but cannabis businesses, research centers and reform groups have still managed to make impressive headway.
New Colorado Regulations for the Measurement of Heavy Metals in Cannabis Vaping Aerosols, A Realistic and Practical Assessment: Part 3
We discuss the ICP-MS measurement technique and the many potential sources of interferences observed when determining the most common metals found in aerosols generated from organic-rich vaping liquids.
Why Britain Should Be Backing Cannabis After Biden’s Win
The UK would do well to cash in on this green rush, writes Mike Barnes, as it has the potential to join the US and become a world leader in the cannabis sector.
The Strengths and Limitations of ICP-OES Analysis
Inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) is an analytical technique that is used to identify the atomic composition of a sample. In this article we will explore how the technique works, what it tells us, strengths, limitations and common problems, and how it compares to other techniques in this analytical niche.
What Next For the MORE Act?
Last Friday, the US House of Representatives passed MORE act, a piece of legislation that could federally decriminalize cannabis in the US. But will that happen?
What Will Cannabis Legalization Look Like in Mexico?
Mexico's national legislature is required by the country’s supreme court to implement the legalization bill before December 15.
How a Gas Chromatography Machine Works and How To Read a Chromatograph
In this article, we take a look at what gas chromatography is, how it works and how to interpret output data. Its combination with mass spectrometry and the use of multiple dimensions are considered, and strengths, limitations and common problems are discussed.
New Colorado Regulations for the Measurement of Heavy Metals in Cannabis Vaping Aerosols, A Realistic and Practical Assessment: Part 2
Learn about the challenges of trapping and collecting aerosols without contaminating the sample, and how best to validate the process using standard methods developed by the tobacco industry for electronic nicotine delivery systems.
How to Maintain Regulatory Compliance in Cannabis and Hemp Extraction
Starting a cannabis extraction operation is a complex process that requires a comprehensive understanding of regulations. But how can a new company comply with all these requirements? Michael Leavitt of Root Engineers explains.
