Cannabis Testing
qNMR Technique For Cannabinoid Analysis is More Efficient Than HPLC Method, Study Claims
Researchers at the University of Modena have shown that a spectroscopy technique can simultaneously characterize and quantify cannabinoids across cannabis products.
New Saliva Test Can Detect Cannabis Intoxication in 5 Minutes, Say Researchers
The test's developers say it is unaffected by the consumption of other confounding factors, such as coffee, alcohol, or tobacco.
Canadian Regulators Recall Cannabis Flower Due to Mold Concerns
A batch of dried cannabis flower has been recalled by both its producer and the Canadian government department Health Canada.
California to Establish a Standard Cannabinoid Test by Jan 2023
The new bill requires the state Department of Cannabis Control to appoint at least one cannabinoid test as the standard for state-certified labs by January 1, 2023.
ASTM Launches a New Cannabis Subcommittee
The leading US testing standards organization ASTM International has launched a new subcommittee to support the growing discussions on cannabis regulations between policymakers, scientists, and the general public.
Expanding the Panel of Elemental Contaminants in Cannabis and Hemp Consumer Products by ICP-MS: Do You Know the Cost Difference?
Robert Thomas, a leading heavy metals expert in the cannabis testing sector and principle of the consulting company Scientific Solutions, breaks down the cost differences between testing for four heavy metals and for fifteen.
Over 100 Hemp Farms in Oregon Breach Federal THC Limit
Many hemp farmers in Oregon are growing something a bit stronger than advertised, according to a new report from state regulators.
Michigan Regulator Recalls Cannabis Trimmed With Contaminated Machine
The affected marijuana material ended up in several products, including bud, pre-packaged bud, and pre-roll joints.
How Colorado is Pioneering Hemp Testing
Analytical Cannabis caught up with the team at Botanacor Laboratories – the first lab to be certified for hemp testing in Colorado – to learn what it takes to carry out the state's new tests and why they’re necessary.
