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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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AOAC Launches Cannabis Proficiency Testing Program

In a press release published this week, AOAC International announced it has partnered with Signature Science, LLC as the test material provider […]

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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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Medicinal Genomics Salmonella and STEC E. coli Multiplex Assay Certified by AOAC

Medicinal Genomics announced today that they have received AOAC International certification for their PathoSEEK® Salmonella and STEC E. coli multiplex assay. In […]

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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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bioMérieux Gets AOAC Approval for PCR Detection of STEC and Salmonella in Cannabis

bioMérieux, a leader in the in vitro diagnostics space and a supporter of the cannabis testing market, announced last month that they […]

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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 […]