Why Traceability Is Crucial for
the Cannabis Industry

By Steven Burton, Icicle Technologies

Using traceability systems for things like recalls, safety standards and regulatory compliance can help put public trust in cannabis businesses.

CCC Launches #WhatsInMyWeed Campaign

By Aaron G. Biros, Editor-in-Chief

The consumer education initiative, launched by the Cannabis Certification Council, draws parallels between consumer choices in food and cannabis.

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Just as we protect the safety of our food supply chain, it is important to educate the cannabis industry about protecting their supply chain from seed to sale. Through these educational talks, we want to help bridge that gap, hosting a forum for those in the cannabis industry to interact with food safety professionals.

— Rick Biros, Conference Director of the Food Safety Consortium

New THCV Standard for Medical Cannabis Testing

Analyze medical cannabis samples more easily and accurately with Restek’s new tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) standard. This new certified reference material (CRM) is DEA-exempted and reduces the time, expense, and variability associated with preparing standards directly from neat material. Verified in composition and stability, Restek’s THCV standard is manufactured and QC-tested in ISO-accredited labs to ensure quality and satisfy ISO requirements.

Aurora Expands Canadian
(And Global) Footprint

By Marguerite Arnold, MedPayRx

A major acquisition has Aurora setting its sights on the international cannabis market.