Cannabis Extraction & Processing
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.
Disposable Cannabis Vape Cartridges May Pose Latent Lead Exposure Risk, Study Finds
Stored cannabis vape cartridges and lead leaching may pose a risk to consumer health, an early study shared with Analytical Cannabis has found.
Hemp Pet Products Recalled Due to High Lead Levels, FDA Announces
A US company is voluntarily recalling a swathe of hemp tincture products, intended for dog, cat, and human consumption, after the Florida Department of Health tested some samples and found dangerous levels of lead.
