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Recalls issued for 2 cannabis products in California

California regulators issued a mandatory recall for one cannabis product while a company in the state voluntarily asked for the return or […]

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Colorado Regulators Issue Recall for Moldy Weed

A pair of Colorado agencies last week issued “a Health and Safety Advisory” after identifying “potentially unsafe levels of total yeast and […]

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AOAC Accreditation: Why Third-Party Approval Matters More Than Ever

When people have to make important decisions, we often consult a third party to increase our knowledge and confidence in a product. […]

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How Do You Know You’re Right? qPCR vs. Plating

Cannabis testing to detect microbial contamination is complicated. It may not be rocket science, but it is life science, which means it’s […]

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The Need for More Stringent Testing in Cannabis

As the demand for legal cannabis continues to rise and more states come online, it is imperative to enact more rigorous and […]

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Beyond Compliance: Understanding and Combating Contamination

As an emerging field in cannabis, contaminant testing remains a gray area for many businesses. The vast differences in state-by-state regulations, along […]

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Salmonella & Aspergillus: Controlling Risk in Your Supply Chain

Risk management is the process of identifying potential hazards, assessing the associated risk, then implementing controls to mitigate those risks. With Salmonella […]

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Connecticut Seeks to Change Microbial Testing Regulations

As of now, there are only two cannabis testing labs in Connecticut. Last year, regulators in the state approved a request from […]

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Detecting Microbial Contamination in Cannabis

Increasing cannabis use across the US has come with increased scrutiny of its health effects. Regulators and healthcare providers are not just […]

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Ask the Experts: Microbiological Contamination in Cannabis & What You Should Look for

Testing cannabis and cannabis derived products for microbiological contamination should be a straightforward conversation for testing labs and producers. However, a patchwork […]