Cannabis Testing
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.”
Cannabis Consumers Have More Heavy Metals in Their Blood, Study Finds
Cannabis consumers have higher levels of cadmium and lead in their blood than people who don’t consume the drug, according to a new study.
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.
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.
A Preview of the 4th Edition of Practical Guide to ICP-MS and Other Atomic Spectroscopy Techniques
Heavy metals expert Robert Thomas previews his new book, the 4th Edition of Practical Guide to ICP-MS and Other Atomic Spectroscopy Techniques: A Tutorial for Beginners.
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.
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.
Oregon Cannabis Association Sues State Regulator Over Aspergillus Testing Requirement
Since March 1, any cannabis flower harvested in Oregon must be tested for heavy metals and Aspergillus fungi.
