Why Comply:
A Closer Look At Traceability For California’s
Cannabis Businesses

By Scott Hinerfeld, LeafLogix

Starting January 1, California’s cannabis operators must adhere to strict compliance guidelines that include oversight by the state’s new track-and-trace system, Metrc. Failure to do so puts businesses at risk of criminal liabilities and has the potential to invite federal prosecution.

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.

Discussing Lab Accreditation:
The New ISO 17025:2017 Standard

By Aaron G. Biros, Editor-in-Chief

Representatives from the leading accreditation bodies met for a panel at the Food Safety Consortium where they discussed the new ISO standard, the future of the cannabis lab industry and certifications for food safety and quality.

Featured Quote

When Massachusetts voters legalized adult-use cannabis, they communicated a desire to purchase products that are safely regulated and properly tested. The Commission has done scrupulous due diligence to make that vision a reality and ensure licensed independent testing labs maximize public health and public safety.

— Shawn Collins, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Commission in Massachusetts

The Ever-Pending German Cultivation Bid

By Marguerite Arnold

The cultivation bid has already been stalled in federal court once and Round II is shaping up to be just as fractious. Is there any end to the drama in sight?