NIST’s Cannabis Testing Program Enters Second Phase, Seeks New Labs
The federal study aims to improve the testing standards used throughout the cannabis lab sector. Any lab interested in participating in the next phase of the project has until February 5 to enroll.
USDA Releases Final Rules on Hemp, Effective From March 22
In a win for hemp farmers, the final rule widens the margin of error for THC levels in hemp plants before a cultivator is declared criminally negligent. However, several high-profile sticking points remain, including some guidelines on sampling.
How Does Liquid Chromatography Work?
Liquid chromatography (LC) is a technique used to separate and analyze mixtures of chemical components in solution, to determine if a specific component is present and, if so, how much of it is there. In this article we explore how LC works, how the technique has evolved, LC data interpretation and strengths and limitations.
ProVerde’s Maine Cannbis Lab Shut Down For Unlicensed Testing
Responding to Analytical Cannabis, ProVerde president Chris Hudalla explained that the Maine lab was “in operation before there were any requirements or mechanisms for licensing of marijuana testing laboratories in Maine.”
Cannabis Smoke Raises Blood Toxin Levels, But Not as Much as Tobacco Smoke, Study Finds
The researchers also found that tobacco smokers, and those who smoke a mixture of cannabis and tobacco, had elevated blood levels of acrolein, which is linked to an increased risk of developing heart disease.
What Makes a Quality CBD Bottle?
Following the launch of its new CBD bottle range, Analytical Cannabis caught up with SGD Pharma to find out what makes a quality CBD bottle.
Can a Robot Be Taught to Trim Cannabis?
Can a robot trim marijuana better than a human? One company thinks so. In this feature, Analytical Cannabis caught up with Jon Gowa, CEO of Bloom Automation, to find out just how a bot is trained to cut around bud.
What a Democrat-led Senate Means for Cannabis Legalization
Does Democratic control of both houses of Congress mean legalization is around the corner?
Colorado Regulators Recall Cannabis Products Due to Mold Contamination
Any consumer in possession of such a product has been advised by the Colorado Department of Revenue to return it to the initial retailer.
