Independent Lab Group Calls for Cannabis Testing Reforms in California
"There is no need for the world’s largest cannabis market to make these same mistakes," Antonio Frazier, a board member of the American Council of Independent Laboratories, tells Analytical Cannabis.
Cannabis Use May Risk Cardiovascular Health, Says American Heart Association
While cannabis may have useful applications in some areas of medicine, cardiovascular health may not be one of them, according to the American Heart Association.
Europe’s Largest Medical Cannabis Trial Has Begun
Project Twenty21, a two-year-long medical cannabis research project in the UK, has gone live.
FDA Approves Epidiolex to Treat Seizures From Tuberous Sclerosis
The cannabis-derived oral spray can now be prescribed for seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TCS), a rare genetic condition that causes benign tumors to develop in different parts of the body.
Nevada Authorities Investigate Three Dispensaries For Selling Contaminated Flower
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board has begun investigating three state dispensaries for selling a product that twice failed microbial testing.
High Doses of CBD Can Help Treat Cannabis Dependence, Study Finds
According to the new study from Lancet Psychiatry, a promising treatment for cannabis dependence could be right within reach of many cannabis consumers: CBD.
Federal Scientists Launch Hemp Program to Help Standardize Testing Methods
The scientists behind the new initiative at the National Institute of Standards and Technology also plan to help standardize the testing methods used for cannabis products, such as edibles, tinctures, and balms.
Sapphire Medical Clinic Funds Treatment for First Medical Cannabis Patient for One Year
Sapphire Medical Clinics, one of the few medical cannabis clinics in the UK, has guaranteed the treatment of its first patient for one year.
FDA Submits New CBD Policies to White House for Review
If given approval, the new regulations could come into effect in a matter of weeks.
