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emplate Update: We offer '70% ready to go' professional Cannabis Testing Laboratory Business Plan Template (Canada) for Word with Excel financial model and PowerPoint pitch deck. In order to conduct activities in relation to analytical testing involving cannabis it is necessary to obtain a licence for analytical testing under the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations. Analytical testing activities may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following testing processes: chemical contaminants, microbial contaminants, cannabinoid content, dissolution or disintegration, sterility, stability testing and/or pesticides, including ensuring requirements are met by licence holders bound by the Mandatory cannabis testing for pesticide active ingredients requirements. #cannabistesting #cannabisbusinessplan https://lnkd.in/d2kxJXnv

How do aerobic bacteria impact cannabis quality and compliance? While some aerobic bacteria are beneficial for cannabis cultivation, excessive levels can compromise product quality and lead to regulatory non-compliance. 🚩 👉 Visit CannabisMicrobiology.com to learn about the role of aerobic bacteria on cannabis quality and shelf-life and discover how proper testing and good manufacturing practices can reduce risks: https://lnkd.in/e7Bb6XtT #CannabisMicrobiology #CannabisCultivation

It seems inevitable that these amendments to the 2018 Farm Bill would come. The reality is that the federal government was not going to turn a blind eye to the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids for long. From the Delta 8 THC issues to the THCa controversy, the hemp industry has been pushing the boundaries by exploiting legal loopholes. For those looking to sell intoxicating cannabis products, the proper channels are through the medical or recreational cannabis sectors. The sale of hemp cannabinoid products has not only hindered legalization efforts but also created a division within the industry. #THCa #2018FarmBill #Hemp #Cannabinoids

📢 Is the THCA and Delta-8 Hype Dead? The future is uncertain with the proposed amendment to the 2024 Farm Bill threatening to make products like THCA and Delta-8 products illegal. But this doesn't mean the end! While "things" get figured out, brands should focus on diversifying their product line (maybe Introducing dope merch), staying compliant with existing regulations, proving to customers that their products are safe, and educating them on potential changes. More importantly, you should avoid producing anything attractive to kids. Did Juul not teach us anything?! 😂 #CannabisIndustry #Hemp #FarmBillAmendement #DTC

According to USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, "Hemp" refers to Cannabis sativa L. and any part of this plant—including seeds, fibers, derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers—containing no more than 0.3% delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on a dry weight basis. THC is the primary intoxicating component of cannabis. Cannabis with THC levels exceeding 0.3% is classified as marijuana. source: https://lnkd.in/dAYMAAa9 #Hemp #Cannabis #Sustainability #Regulation

As I wrote in this article on Cannabis Business Times: "A proposed amendment to redefine hemp in the 2024 Farm Bill would effectively make the intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid market illegal. It also would hinder seed companies, breeders and cannabis flower producers from selling seeds and cannabis flower across state lines in the U.S. under what is considered a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill." And it would even impact CBD, according to the U.S. Hemp Roundtable.

𝐓𝐇𝐂, 𝐂𝐁𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 🌾 The German Cannabis Act, which came into effect in April 2024, declassifies cannabis as a narcotic in Germany. However, the legal categorisation of food products containing hemp remains unaffected. Classified as novel foods, CBD and hemp products cannot be marketed without authorisation. Using an established selective and sensitive method, Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratories in Germany can support the analysis of hemp flour and hemp oil to ensure they comply with the maximum levels set in January 2023. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHfaG-pZ #FoodSafety #Cannabis #NovelFood #THC

Cannabis Analysis Resource Hub Cannabis testing regulations in the United States are determined at the state level. Hence, a wide range of pesticide and mycotoxin testing is required to meet compliance standards. Most tests for these analytes include (exclusively, or in tandem with other analytical techniques) liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Also required for cannabis compliance testing are chemical tests for potency, residual solvents and terpenes. #cannabis #cannabistesting #cannabisresearch #cannabislaw #analyticalcannabis #cannabisnews

Rethinking Cannabis Economics: Beyond High THC Monetization Exploring Factors for Safe Cannabis Consumption: 1. Water Activity 2. Moisture Content 3. Mold Prevention 4. Pesticide Elimination 5. Heavy Metal Avoidance 6. E. coli Prevention 7. Foreign Substance Exclusion 🔴 Noticeably absent: THC. It's not a public safety concern. Why THC Dominated Cannabis Monetization: Scientific manipulation favors high THC via lower water activity and moisture content, leading to potent strains. Drawbacks of High THC/Low Moisture Content: High THC correlates with 6%-8% moisture in labs, but packaging and drying reduce it to 3%-5%, resulting in dry, brittle product and misleading potency labels. Consequences: 1. False Advertising 2. Legal Inquiries 3. Misrepresentation Claims 4. Unjust Gains 5. Deliberate Misrepresentation Solutions: Process #cannabis with higher moisture (10%-12%) for economic gains and better customer experience, prioritizing touch, smell, and taste over THC alone. High THC: Double-Edged Sword: High THC trends hurt cannabis economics and business growth, necessitating a shift towards quality over potency. Impact and Adaptation: How has the high THC trend affected your business? Are breeding programs adapting? Is THC a true gauge of quality? Reflecting on High THC: What are your thoughts on the high THC craze and its implications? #cannabisindustry #cannabisculture

Among the strictest testing regiments in the industry, Missouri’s regulations require all cannabis products produced for the medical or recreational market to be tested in its final form, including pre-rolls. That means not only is the flower subject to testing, but your paper and any other ingredients as well, since anything can cause a failure that can see the whole product lot destroyed. In Missouri, both flower and pre-rolls, for example, must be tested by one of 10 state certified labs for: Moisture Content and water activity; Residual solvents and processing chemicals; Residual pesticides; Microbial impurities; Mycotoxins; Foreign materials; The “big four” heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury) + Chromium; Cannabinoids; and Terpenes (if requested). https://lnkd.in/eJ_Hi5qD