Cannabis Testing
Cannabis Culture: an Overview of Microbe Testing in the Cannabis Industry
Analytical Cannabis takes a look at the challenges of current microbe testing methods and their solutions.
Oregon Regulator Recalls Flower Due to Arsenic Risk
The flower was harvested before March 1, the date when heavy metals testing became compulsory for cannabis product in Oregon.
Inter-State Cannabis Testing is Too Inconsistent, Say Americans For Safe Access
Not all states require cannabis to be tested for the same contaminants and qualities – an inconsistency that could be putting the health of consumers at risk, according to a new report from the ASA.
Many Cannabis Crops Grown in Washington County Are Contaminated With Banned Pesticide, Regulator Finds
The regulator says it has placed a hold on each of the contaminated products and will work with the licensees to ensure the identified products are destroyed.
Micro Mass Spec in the Cannabis Field: A Q&A With 908 Devices
Many illicit cultivators hide their operations within California’s vast woodlands, far away from prying eyes. Yet evidence of these forest farms has been spotted more and more, with the help of newer, more portable mass spectrometers like the MX908.
Oregon Regulator Recalls Cannabis Flower Due to Aspergillus and Heavy Metal Contamination
The batches were harvested between October 2022 and January 2023 by three separate cultivators.
Nevada Consumers Advised to Avoid Cannabis Flower That Tested Positive For Aspergillus
Cannabis consumers in Nevada have been advised by the state’s cannabis regulator to avoid or “take caution” when consuming the “Dancing Monkey” product.
Arizona Dispensaries Recall Cannabis Concentrates Due to Salmonella Risk
As of June 14, no illnesses have been linked to the products.
‘Many’ Cannabis Samples Are Adulterated in Colorado, Says Regulator
The cannabis regulator in Colorado has identified ‘many examples’ of adulterated test batches, according to a recent notice.
