Cannabis Testing
Colorado to Require Cannabis Vapor Testing by 2022
Come 2022, cannabis labs in Colorado will be required to test the actual vapor of cannabis oils and concentrates for heavy metals.
Indoor vs Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation: Which Better Prevents Fungal and Bacterial Pathogens?
Whether it's an indoor facility or an outdoor greenhouse, different techniques can help combat pathogens while the cannabis is grown and and harvested.
Ohio Regulators Recall Cannabis Edibles Due to Heavy Metal Contamination
A batch of Encore Edibles reportedly didn't pass all the required heavy metal tests before being sold at eight dispensaries across Ohio.
Oregon Regulators Suspend a Cannabis Lab For Unlicensed Testing
The order bans Ecotest Labs from operating and receiving any cannabis material until further notice.
A Heating Element, Not Vitamin E Acetate, May Be the Primary Factor in EVALI Cases, Study Says
During a new study, researchers noticed that certain devices consistently resulted in lung injury cases – even without the presence of nicotine, THC, or vitamin E acetate.
Machine Learning Could “Fill the Cannabis Knowledge Gap,” Say Researchers
The University of Colorado, Boulder, researchers say machine learning could one day help develop custom cannabis strains.
The ACI Adds 16 CBD Companies to Its CBD Toxicity Trial
The trial will involve 90-day-long tests on rodents to assess how CBD affects the liver, if it promotes drowsiness, and how it may interact with other drugs.
Why Canadian Cannabis Labs Are Seeking Accreditation: A Q&A With Andrew Adams
To learn more about laboratory accreditation and the current environment for testing in Canada, Analytical Cannabis spoke with Andrew Adams, president and CEO of the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation.
Hemp Testing Lab Opens in Former New York Prison
Now run by Kaycha Labs, the 9,000 square foot facility can reportedly test 100 samples a day for heavy metals, microbes, and other key contaminants.
