Ohio Regulators Recall Cannabis Edibles Due to Heavy Metal Contamination
A batch of Encore Edibles reportedly didn't pass all the required heavy metal tests before being sold at eight dispensaries across Ohio.
Oregon Regulators Suspend a Cannabis Lab For Unlicensed Testing
The order bans Ecotest Labs from operating and receiving any cannabis material until further notice.
Cannabis is Now a “Common” Treatment for Menopausal Symptoms in California, Survey Finds
The researchers behind the survey have called the finding “somewhat alarming,” given how little research has been focused on cannabis and the menopause.
Dogs Don’t Overdose More When Cannabis Is Legal, Canadian Study Finds
Cannabis legalization in Canada has not led to an increase in dogs being hospitalized for exposure to THC, according to recent study performed in Canada.
Why Canadian Cannabis Labs Are Seeking Accreditation: A Q&A With Andrew Adams
To learn more about laboratory accreditation and the current environment for testing in Canada, Analytical Cannabis spoke with Andrew Adams, president and CEO of the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation.
The ACI Adds 16 CBD Companies to Its CBD Toxicity Trial
The trial will involve 90-day-long tests on rodents to assess how CBD affects the liver, if it promotes drowsiness, and how it may interact with other drugs.
UK Must Embrace Medicinal Cannabis, Say Experts
It is time for the UK to change its attitudes towards medicinal cannabis, according to scientific experts from Imperial College London and the London School of Economics.
The FDA Wants to Understand How Sex and Gender May Affect CBD Use
In an upcoming virtual conference, the federal group will host a series of presentations on how sex and gender may affect an individual’s response to CBD and other cannabinoids.
Hemp Testing Lab Opens in Former New York Prison
Now run by Kaycha Labs, the 9,000 square foot facility can reportedly test 100 samples a day for heavy metals, microbes, and other key contaminants.
