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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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FDA Issues First Warning Letters for Delta-8 THC

In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters today to companies selling products containing delta-8 […]

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Perfecting Your Packaging for Cannabis Beverages

Some consumers participating in the legal cannabis market want to avoid inhalable products. They are concerned about the effects of the smoke […]

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The Rise of a New Market… And a New Consumer

The adult beverage industry, like any other category of consumer branded products, is driven by trends. If you’re old enough to remember […]

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New Jersey Launches Adult Use Sales

On Thursday, April 21, a handful of dispensaries in New Jersey begin selling cannabis to adults over the age of 21. The […]

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State of the US Cannabis Payment Processing Market: An Interview with Executives at KindTap and Aeropay

Federal regulations have made compliant credit processing in the cannabis industry difficult to achieve. As a result, most cannabis retailers operate a […]

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FDA Warning Letters: Stop Claiming CBD Prevents COVID

Once again, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a number of warning letters to companies selling hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) […]

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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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Sports Sponsorships in Cannabis: The Long Legal Road Ahead

If legal cannabis isn’t already a key facet of American culture, it is well on its way. The multibillion-dollar industry is already […]

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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 […]