Cannabis Science & Health
FDA Issues its First Warning Letters on Delta-8 THC
According to the administration, the products were illegally marketed as unapproved treatments for various medical conditions.
Canada Needs Better CBD Policies to Protect Consumers From Unlicensed Products
Has Canadian cannabis legalization has accomplished all it set out to do? A tea of researchers from Memorial University of Newfoundland think there could be some improvements, particularly when it comes to the CBD market.
Cannabis Poisoning Cases in Pets Have Risen Since Legalization, Study Finds
The number of cannabis poisoning cases reported in Canadian pets has increased significantly since 2018, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Guelph, Ontario.
Understanding Sources of Heavy Metals in Cannabis and Hemp: Benefits of a Risk Assessment Strategy – Part 1
In the first part of a new series, Rob Thomas and Tony Destefano outline what the cannabis testing sector can learn from the pharmaceutical industry when it comes to heavy metal contamination.
How Cannabis Labs Can Benefit From Data and Process Automation
Kimberly Ross, chief scientific officer at Peak Compliance, LCC, explains how cannabis labs can gain efficiency by modernizing their data handling techniques and digitizing their record keeping.
Over Half of Hemp THC Products are Mislabeled, Report Finds
More than half of hemp-based delta-9 THC products vary substantially from the doses on their labels, new testing has found.
Recreational Cannabis Legalization Reduces Demand for Prescription Drugs, Study Finds
The researchers found that when states legalized cannabis, the volume of prescriptions given out for drugs related to managing pain, depression, anxiety, sleep, psychosis, and seizures all decreased significantly.
Five Ways Cannabis Testing Labs Can Leverage Data
Many cannabis testing labs are relying on data to monitor their performance. How can this be done successfully? LabWare's James Brennan and Patrick Callahan explain in this article.
Cheaper is Not Always Better: The Risks of Illicit Mail-Order Marijuana
PPB Analytical's Ian Vand details the dangers of mail-order cannabis, and why consumers should stick to legal, tested products.
