Cannabis Testing
What Is NMR? And How Can It Be Used in a Lab?
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is a physicochemical technique used to obtain structural information about molecules. In this article, Technology Networks considers how it works, what it can tell a lab analyst, and where it is used.
Scientists Discover the Origin of Cannabis’ Distinctive Skunk-like Odor
Scientists at a California-based terpene research and product development company have identified the chemicals that cause cannabis’ distinctive skunk-like aroma.
Michigan Regulators Recall Cannabis Products Due to Testing Concerns
Authorities in Michigan have recalled all marijuana products – except for inhalable concentrates – tested by Viridis Laboratories, a cannabis lab company in Michigan.
Nevada Cannabis Regulator Revokes a Company’s License and Advise Public to Avoid its Products
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) has voted unanimously to remove the license of a cannabis goods producer, Kindibles, LLC, citing public health and safety.
Heavy Metals Can Leach into Cannabis Vape Oils and Aerosols, New Study Warns
More needs to be done to protect cannabis vape consumers from harmful contaminants, researchers say, after a new study detected dangerous heavy metals in the aerosols produced by commercially available cannabis vape products.
New Method For Testing Heavy Metals in Cannabis Vapor Published
Scientists at Medicine Creek Analytics have developed a new optimized method for collecting and analyzing heavy metal contaminants present in the aerosols produced by cannabis vape products.
Most Tested Delta-8 THC Products Are Over Legal Limit, Study Finds
The new investigation uncovered concerning levels of product mislabeling and poor testing practices within the delta-8 THC industry.
qNMR Technique For Cannabinoid Analysis is More Efficient Than HPLC Method, Study Claims
Researchers at the University of Modena have shown that a spectroscopy technique can simultaneously characterize and quantify cannabinoids across cannabis products.
New Saliva Test Can Detect Cannabis Intoxication in 5 Minutes, Say Researchers
The test's developers say it is unaffected by the consumption of other confounding factors, such as coffee, alcohol, or tobacco.
