THC Remediation of Hemp Extracts

By Darwin Millard

A Track-n-Trace Nightmare: In this piece, Millard takes the reader step-by-step through a d9-THC remediation process, highlighting the need for a robust track-n-trace program for “hemp extracts.”

Flower-Side Chats Part 1:
A Q&A with Sam Ghods, CEO of Connected

By Aaron Green, iridium Consulting

In this series, Aaron Green sits down and interviews a number of integrated cannabis companies and flower brands. In Part 1, Green chats with Sam Ghods, CEO at Connected, to learn more about how he got into cannabis and Connected’s product and branding strategy.

New Guidance on Waste Disposal for
Hemp Producers

By Stephanie McGraw & Emily Sellers; Shook, Hardy and Bacon L.L.P.

On January 15, 2021, the USDA published its final rule on US hemp production. Producers will not be required to use a DEA reverse distributor or law enforcement to dispose of non-compliant plants. Instead, producers will be able to use common on-farm practices for disposal.

FAQs:
How Cannabis Businesses Can Avoid TCPA Liability

By Artin Betpera, Womble Bond Dickinson LLP

Some well-known names in cannabis have been the target of TCPA class action lawsuits and they share a common thread: they are based on marketing or promotional text messages sent to consumers. In this piece, Betpera runs through the most frequently asked questions on how cannabis companies can avoid TCPA liability.

New Biological Residue Test Developed to Verify Cleanliness on Surfaces

Researchers at Kikkoman Biochemifa have developed an assay to test for total adenylates, which are found in biological residue. This new technology is being implemented in real-time sanitation validation tests to enhance pathogen detection.

Download the Whitepaper.

Cannalytics Becomes First Accredited Cannabis Lab in Puerto Rico

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

According to a press release, A2LA accredited Cannalytics to ISO 17025:2017, making it the first cannabis testing laboratory to attain accreditation in Puerto Rico.

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How Rare Cannabinoids Will Impact Investing

By Maxim Mikheev & Dennis O’Neill, Biomedican

There has been an explosion of interest in THCV recently, as well as a number of other uncommon cannabinoids. There will be big winners and losers in rare cannabinoid markets, but at the end of the day, the highest quality and lowest cost producers will capture most of these markets.

Edibles Pose Health Risk without Food Safety Test

Rapid Pathogen Testing Mitigates Foodborne Illness

Even with comprehensive cannabis testing, food safety concerns pose a major challenge to edible manufacturers. With no regulatory oversight for cannabis-infused foods, it’s up to manufacturers to prevent pathogen outbreaks. Microbiological testing for hazardous bacteria is the best way to protect against outbreaks.

Stay ahead of the curve with rapid micro testing.

Cannabis Cultivation Virtual Conference

March 23, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This complimentary virtual conference returns on March 23. Four sessions back-to-back, all on the same day. Get access to a number of cultivation experts speaking on topics from facility design to lighting and sustainability and much more.

Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference

May 4, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For five years now, we have been hosting this complimentary collection of webinar presentations, designed to help attendees better understand some of the more technical aspects of starting and operating a laboratory. Stay tuned for the agenda announcement and registration page coming soon!