Testing & Analysis

by   |   November 16, 2022

The Cost of Cannabis Safety

Mandatory testing for contaminants and pesticides is a significant expense for cannabis cultivators.

by   |   October 28, 2022

Cannabis Impairment Detection: Analyzers, Apps, and Algorithms

A glimpse into current cannabis impairment detection technologies.

by   |   August 25, 2022

The Power of In-House Testing and Analytics

4 ways in-house testing can benefit your cannabis operation.

by   |   August 24, 2022

The Industry’s Dirty Secret: Lab Shopping

Is it really a dirty little secret if everyone is doing it?

by   |   August 23, 2022

Fire Season is Here: Testing Cannabis for Smoke

Exploring severe smoke and wildfire exposure, smoke-taint testing, and crop insurance for cannabis cultivators.

by   |   August 05, 2022

The Inflated THC Crisis Plaguing California Cannabis

Cannabis consumers in California are being defrauded, and it's the Department of Cannabis Control's fault.

by   |   August 04, 2022

Aspergillus Testing Now Required in Colorado Cannabis

Why not everywhere? Cannabis Tech spoke with industry leaders about the testing requirements and what it means for businesses and consumers.

by   |   July 29, 2022

Sound Science & Transparency for the CBD Industry

An interview with Dr. Allison Justice, Founder of the Hemp Mine.

by   |   July 27, 2022

A New World of Labeling Cannabis: Say Good-Bye to Indica & Sativa

Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid labels are becoming outdated. The science paints a more complex and diverse world of cannabis highs and market opportunities.

by   |   June 06, 2022

Indica vs. Sativa: Has Cannabis Outgrown Legacy Terminology?

Alec Dixon from SC Labs joins us to discuss advancing cannabis terminology and classification systems.

by   |   March 03, 2022

Is Smartphone Cannabis Impairment Detection Feasible?

Can your smartphone determine if you are intoxicated from cannabis?

by   |   February 07, 2022

It’s Past Time for a Moisture Determination Standard in Cannabis

State regulators need to address the lack of a standard in moisture determination that leads to significant lab-to-lab discrepancies in cannabis potency ratings.

by   |   January 13, 2022

How Testing Mandates Improve Cannabis

As the industry continues to advance in the U.S., improving testing mandates has created higher quality cannabis across the country.

by   |   October 07, 2021

Colorado Takes Giant Leap in Cannabis Vaping Standards

Starting this January, cannabis oil manufacturers in Colorado will have new consumer safety standards to meet.

by   |   July 07, 2021

Lessons in Cannabis Pathogen Detection

Lessons learned from the 2020 pandemic bring new pathogen detection technologies to cannabis and glimpse into the future of federal regulation.

by   |   June 25, 2021

Testing for Integrity: Ethics in Cannabis and Hemp Labs

A lack of cohesive testing standards and a push for potency creates the perfect storm for consumer deception and cannabis and hemp analysis fraud.

by   |   May 13, 2021

Quality Control for the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis testing labs are among the most profitable and evolving sectors of the cannabis industry, yet more needs to be done to standardize quality control practices for cannabis products and COAs.

by   |   May 05, 2021

Brain Wave Technology Unlocks Cannabis Mysteries

New EEG technology offers insight into the effects of cannabis and opens new doors to understanding consumer differences.

by   |   December 10, 2020

Cannabis Testing Solutions for the Home Grower

Home growers need lab analysis, too.

by   |   October 14, 2020

The Future of Workplace Drug Testing & Cannabis

Attitude and laws toward cannabis drug testing evolve.