Cannabis Testing
FDA Warns Companies Marketing Unproven Cannabis-derived Products
The agency has issued warning letters to four companies illegally selling products online that claim to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure cancer without evidence to support these outcomes.
EVIO Expands Testing Services at its Northern California Laboratory
In anticipation of California's new testing rules EVIO has invested in additional instrumentation to offer a full suite of testing services including pesticide, microbiological, and expanded cannabinoid potency testing.
Front Range Bio, UC Davis Form Partnership for Cannabis Genomics Research
The project aims to improve this crop to reduce growers reliance on pesticides and excessive application of fertilizers.
Cannabis Testing in the Home of the Coffee Shop
The Netherlands has long been known for its relatively liberal approach to cannabis but testing is far from commonplace here.
Mapping the Genetics of Cannabis
DNA sequencing has allowed scientists to compile robust genetic profiles of organisms large and small, but Cannabis has remained a high-profile exception, until now.
Pyrethrins: A challenging cannabis contaminant
Vanishingly small levels and chemical similarities create a challenge for pyrethrin testing.
Cannabis Testing Restrictions in Ohio: Too controlling or a well-considered move?
For the first year, cannabis testing will be done entirely by Ohio’s institutions of higher education—in short, state universities.
NMR Spectroscopy: Producing a chemical fingerprint of cannabis
Characterizing the chemical makeup of cannabis certainly remains one of the key challenges in the industry.
Obstacles for Testing Cannabis Edibles
Lack of regulations and inadequate testing leave products in question.
