Canadian Cannabis Lab Gets Approval to Study Psilocybin
The team at Complex Biotech Discovery Ventures, based in Vancouver, intend to expand the current knowledge base for the psilocybin mushrooms and create a compound library describing the major and minor chemical constituents that make up these mushrooms.
Detecting Mycotoxins in the Cannabis Supply Chain
Analytical Cannabis speaks to the experts to find out the best methods for detecting mycotoxins in cannabis products.
MCR Labs Opens its First Facility Outside of Massachusetts
The new facility marks the company’s first expansion outside of Massachusetts.
Maine Cannabis Regulator Approves Second Testing Lab
The Portland-based lab received the green light from the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy on Friday, January 22.
Attack of the Ozones: How Oxygen Can Decontaminate Cannabis
How is cannabis best decontaminated? Well, while many businesses opt for some form of radiation, one Denver-based company believes oxygen, or its ozone form to be more precise, could become the go-to microbe killer for the cannabis industry.
A Guide to Cannabis Testing Methods
Analytical Cannabis examines five of the most common cannabis tests that are performed in laboratories, and the best analytical techniques for each that maximize efficiency and accuracy.
NIST’s Cannabis Testing Program Enters Second Phase, Seeks New Labs
The federal study aims to improve the testing standards used throughout the cannabis lab sector. Any lab interested in participating in the next phase of the project has until February 5 to enroll.
USDA Releases Final Rules on Hemp, Effective From March 22
In a win for hemp farmers, the final rule widens the margin of error for THC levels in hemp plants before a cultivator is declared criminally negligent. However, several high-profile sticking points remain, including some guidelines on sampling.
How Does Liquid Chromatography Work?
Liquid chromatography (LC) is a technique used to separate and analyze mixtures of chemical components in solution, to determine if a specific component is present and, if so, how much of it is there. In this article we explore how LC works, how the technique has evolved, LC data interpretation and strengths and limitations.
