Cannabis Testing
New CBD Nano-emulsions Remain Stable For More Than a Year, Say Scientists
Scientists from Pressure BioSciences explain how higher homogenization pressures can yield smaller, more stable nano-emulsions.
Illicit Cannabis Vapes in Ontario Contain High Levels of Pesticides, Study Finds
If bought from Ontario’s illegal market, a cannabis vape cartridge likely contains high levels of pesticides, according to an investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
More Than Half of CBG Products Are Incorrectly Labelled, Study Finds
Around 53 percent of CBG products do not contain the advertised amounts of CBG claimed on their label, a new investigation from Leafreport has found.
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.
