Testing the (CBD) Water: A Q&A With the Niva Labs’ Kris Marsh
Cannabis drinks are here to stay, but these bubbly mixtures can be tough to test. To find out how labs can best analyze these blunt-like beverages, Analytical Cannabis caught up Kris Marsh, lab director at the Niva Labs.
Entering the Cannabis-chocolate Matrix
Are thousands of edibles across the US inaccurately labelled? Analytical Cannabis caught up with the CEO of Cw Analytical Laboratories, Dr Robert Martin, to find out.
The Pros and Cons of Cannabis Ethanol Extraction
Ethanol extraction is the preferred method of many cannabis extractors, but it still has its drawbacks...
Words to Live by for Continuous Improvement in the Cannabis Extraction Industry
Chemical engineer Anthony Nielsen outlines the protocols cannabis extraction and testing facilities can follow for better efficiency.
Marijuana Wax: Why Winterization and Dewaxing Are Needed For Quality Cannabis Concentrates
There is increasing demand for clean, pure cannabis concentrates. But these products require the removal of the plant's lipids, fats and waxes. So how are they purged?
A Heating Element, Not Vitamin E Acetate, May Be the Primary Factor in EVALI Cases, Study Says
During a new study, researchers noticed that certain devices consistently resulted in lung injury cases – even without the presence of nicotine, THC, or vitamin E acetate.
Noncompliance in the Cannabis Industry: The Dangers of Operating Blindly
DEA compliance experts Kelley Detweiler and Jack Teitelman share their tips on operating a cannabis company with care.
Hemp Extract Protects Bees From Pesticide Poisoning, Study Finds
An extract made from hemp may help honeybees to survive the effects of pesticide poisoning, say researchers from the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Poland.
Hemp and CBD Businesses Are Concerned About the DEA’s New THC Rule
Many producers believe that these changes could be setting the stage for a future crackdown on the market.
