Cannabis Policy
Speaking to Both Sides of Oregon’s Cannabis-Aspergillus Testing Debate
One issue has come to divide the state’s legal cannabis industry in recent months: Aspergillus testing. Analytical Cannabis reached out to key figures on both side of the debate to find out why fungi testing has become so fraught.
California Cannabis Regulator Sends Warning Letter to Labs, Announcing Reference Lab Tests
In an email letter sent last week – seen by Analytical Cannabis – the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) reminded licensed labs that they are “required to accurately report testing results for cannabis batches.”
Lessons Learned From Connecticut's Cannabis Labs
Analytical Cannabis investigates the cannabis testing sector of Connecticut to understand the challenges analysts face in the state.
US Health Officials Recommend De-scheduling Cannabis
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recommended that cannabis be reclassified from Schedule I to the less restrictive Schedule III within the Controlled Substance Act.
Oregon Court Suspends Aspergillus Testing Requirement For Cannabis Products
Cannabis products in Oregon no longer have to be tested for Aspergillus fungi following a suspension order from the Oregon Court of Appeals.
Colorado Regulators Issues Warning About Moldy Cannabis Flower
State regulators in Colorado have issued another health and safety notice after “potentially unsafe levels” of total yeast and mold was found in a batch of cannabis flower.
Ohio to Hold ‘Cannabis Election’ in November
Ohioans will have the chance to legalize recreational, adult-use cannabis on November 7 this year.
Missouri Regulator Recalls 62,000 Cannabis Products
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation has recalled a whopping 62,799 products that weren’t compliantly tracked in the state’s digital trace and trace system.
Cannabis Smoking Increasingly Seen As Safer Than Cigarette Smoking, Study Finds
The participants felt similarly about the safety of second-hand cannabis smoke.
Arizona Regulators Recall Gummies Due to Salmonella Risk
The regulator detected the potential contamination during a routine inspection after reviewing the product’s testing documentation.
