Latest Quality Control Articles
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Industry News
How to Choose a Good Cannabis Test Lab
Why is cannabis testing important? I think about this question a lot. Truth is, testing provides integrity to the cannabis industry. It is an important gatekeeper to...
By: Jodi McDonald
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Industry News
When Happens During a Cannabis Recall?
It has been a year since the news about medical cannabis recalls in Canada dominated the headlines. The effects of that recall in the world of testing have been deep and...
By: Jodi McDonald
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Extracts
How To Avoid Buying Cannabis Extracts That Contain Residual Solvents
Not long ago, I was at a cannabis expo and a gentleman came to our table to ask questions about some symptoms he was experiencing after using an oil extract.He described...
By: Jodi McDonald
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Harvest
Comprehending Your Cannabis Test Results
People who send cannabis products to the lab for testing typically fall into one of three categories. The first type of tester wants clinical confirmation of the...
By: Jodi McDonald
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Harvest
Is There Any Danger of Pesticide Residues in Cannabis Concentrates?
Somebody recently asked my if they should be concerned about pesticides in concentrates. The short answer is that you should be aware and informed. There are many...
By: Jodi McDonald
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Industry News
A Short Guide to the Microbiological Testing of Cannabis Plants
Labs providing test services to the cannabis industry look at two big-picture things: what is in the product (potency) and what is not in the product (contamination). A...
By: Jodi McDonald
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Industry News
Proficiency and Accreditation in the Cannabis Industry
In the cannabis industry, an important step in protecting patients and consumers is testing. This step ensures that the products are of high quality; that is, they have...
By: Jodi McDonald
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Industry News
Testing Medical Marijuana for Pesticides
Pesticides might be something that you are thinking about a lot recently as they have been in the news and have played an important role in cannabis product recalls in...
By: Jodi McDonald
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Harvest
Trust the Facts, Not Gut Feelings: Lab Testing for Cannabinoid Levels
I will begin with a confession: I am a lab geek. I love the lab and I enjoy solving mysteries that come from unexpected data. I really love knowing that, in my geeky way...
By: Jodi McDonald
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