Cannabis Testing
Aurum Labs Becomes Second Lab in Colorado to Be Certified to Test Hemp
The Durango-based company announced that it had been awarded the certification from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
PSI Labs Expands From Michigan into California
The analytical services of PSI Labs will soon be available outside of Michigan.
A Recap of ASTM’s Workshop on Measuring Elemental Contaminants in Cannabis and Hemp Consumer Products
Rob Thomas recaps ASTM's recent three-day workshop on heavy metal contaminants in cannabis, and just what can be done about them.
Modern Cannabis Originated in East Asia, Whole-Genome Sequencing Study Finds
The research, published last week in the journal Scientific Advances, used the whole-genome resequencing of 110 different hemp and drug-type cannabis strains from around the world to study their genetic roots.
How to Write a Cannabis Testing Textbook: A Q&A With Shaun Opie
With his book now published, Analytical Cannabis caught up with Opie to find out how he pivoted into cannabis and what tips a would-be cannabis tester should know before opening their own lab.
California Launches New Department of Cannabis Control
A single new agency, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), will oversee the licensing and regulation of all legal cannabis businesses in the state.
Canadian Regulators Recall Cannabis Pre-rolls Due to Mold Concerns
Approximately 11,304 of the products were sold across Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon between December 2020 and July 2021.
Michigan Regulators Recall 10,000 Cannabis Edibles Due to Inspection Error
The edibles were sold to more than 40 retailers across Michigan.
Colorado Announces New THC Testing Rules for Hemp Products
Some of the requirements are stricter than the equivalent rules for cannabis products.
