Cannabis Policy
State Cannabis Policies Significantly Impacted the Scale of their EVALI Outbreak, Study Finds
States with legal recreational cannabis markets were less likely to report large numbers of e-cigarette or vaping-associated lung injury (EVALI) cases during the 2019 vaping crisis, a new study has found.
California to Establish a Standard Cannabinoid Test by Jan 2023
The new bill requires the state Department of Cannabis Control to appoint at least one cannabinoid test as the standard for state-certified labs by January 1, 2023.
ASTM Launches a New Cannabis Subcommittee
The leading US testing standards organization ASTM International has launched a new subcommittee to support the growing discussions on cannabis regulations between policymakers, scientists, and the general public.
Seattle Decriminalizes Psilocybin and Other Psychedelics
The US city of Seattle has become the largest city in the country to decriminalize the use of some psychedelic substances, including psilocybin and mescaline.
Over 100 Hemp Farms in Oregon Breach Federal THC Limit
Many hemp farmers in Oregon are growing something a bit stronger than advertised, according to a new report from state regulators.
Michigan Regulator Recalls Cannabis Trimmed With Contaminated Machine
The affected marijuana material ended up in several products, including bud, pre-packaged bud, and pre-roll joints.
How Colorado is Pioneering Hemp Testing
Analytical Cannabis caught up with the team at Botanacor Laboratories – the first lab to be certified for hemp testing in Colorado – to learn what it takes to carry out the state's new tests and why they’re necessary.
Cannabis-related Vomiting is on the Rise in Colorado, Study Finds
The investigation found that the presence of recreational cannabis dispensaries in a county was associated with an increased number of vomiting-related emergency department visits at local hospitals.
Most Dispensary Staff Do Not Discuss Risks of Cannabis with Medical Use Consumers, Study Finds
Dispensary staff routinely advise medical cannabis consumers about safe storage and common adverse events, but few counsel patients about cannabis use disorder or other risks, according to new research.
