Vitamin E Acetate Found in a Popular European CBD Vape Products, Study Finds
The diluent thickener, which is thought to be the culprit behind the outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries seen in the United States in 2019, has been discovered in one of Europe’s most popular CBD vape products.
The UK Needs A 0.03% THC Limit for CBD Products, Says Industry Group
Given the sheer scale of the country’s CBD sector, it’s likely a THC limit will be drawn up at some point. But what should it be? Well, one group of leading CBD experts have an answer.
An Overview of Next-Generation Sequencing
Over the last 56 years, researchers have been developing methods and technologies to assist in the determination of nucleic acid sequences in biological samples. Our ability to sequence DNA and RNA accurately has had a great impact in numerous research fields. This article discusses what next-generation sequencing (NGS) is, advances in the technology and its applications.
Can Avid Hyperaccumulating Plants like Hemp be Realistically Used as a Source of Medicinal Cannabinoids? Part 2: The Importance of Testing
The second part of this series examines industrial and medical applications of hemp and emphasize the importance of regular testing for heavy metals to ensure maximum consumer safety.
How Does Cannabis Vapor Testing Work?
Cannabis vapor testing is quickly becoming the next frontier of marijuana analysis. But how does it work?
Over Three-quarters of CBD Topicals Don’t Contain Advertised Amounts of CBD, Study Finds
Around 77 percent of tested CBD topical products don't contain the correct amount of CBD advertised on the product’s label, according to a new investigation from Leafreport.
Kaycha Labs to Open Three New Labs in Massachusetts, Nevada, and Oregon
Two of the new facilities, based in Oregon and Nevada, have been acquired by Kaycha. The other, based in Massachusetts, was built for the company.
One Month Until the Deadline, There’s Still Some Confusion Around CBD Novel Foods Applications in the UK
Regulation is incoming for the UK's CBD industry. But are companies clued up on the new requirements? Not always, say CBD analysts, and the confusing guidance may be partly to blame.
Can Avid Hyperaccumulating Plants Like Hemp Realistically be Used as a Source of Medicinal Cannabinoids? Part 1: The Conflicting Personality of Hemp
Explore the phytoremediation properties of hemp and why it has been used to clean up toxic waste sites where other types of remediation have failed.
