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August 25, 2026 blogger contamination, Extraction & Processing, Focus Article, From The Lab, heavy metals, Industry Analysis, Laboratories & Analytics, Medicial Marijuana, quality, research, science, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, vapes, weed, withdrawal
Plastics and polymers are widely used materials in the manufacture of cannabis and hemp consumer products, including vessels, containers, bottles, bags, transfer lines, carts, pods, and other components. However, they are not typically associated with metal contamination of the cannabinoids being produced. By far the most common source of trace-element contamination is heavy metals in […]
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August 19, 2026 blogger Cannabis Quality Conference, compliance, conferences, expos, Focus Article, From The Lab, Industry Analysis, Laboratories & Analytics, Medicial Marijuana, Operations, Policy, quality, standards, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, trade show, weed, withdrawal
This year’s Cannabis Quality Conference is being held alongside the long-running Food Safety Consortium, bringing cannabis quality professionals into the same room as food safety experts and creating an overlap between the two industries as they work through many of the same quality, testing, traceability, and safety challenges. That overlap is particularly relevant as cannabis […]
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August 14, 2026 blogger brands, dab rigs, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, Laboratories & Analytics, Medical, Medicial Marijuana, Pixies Pantry, Product Development, quality, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, vapes, weed, withdrawal
For years, much of the conversation around cannabis quality has focused on what goes into the product: potency, pesticides, solvents, microbial contamination, terpene profiles, and certificates of analysis. That scrutiny is necessary, but it stops one step too soon. Cannabis is burned in a pipe, heated inside a vaporizer cartridge, exposed to a high-temperature surface […]
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February 26, 2026 blogger cannabinoids, Extraction & Processing, Focus Article, genetics, Industry Analysis, Laboratories & Analytics, Medical, Medicial Marijuana, research, science, scientific research, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
A new scientific review published in the National Library of Medicine (NIH) shines a spotlight on one of the most overlooked areas of cannabis science: the untapped benefits of acidic cannabinoids naturally produced by Cannabis sativa — THCA, CBDA, CBGA, and CBCA. These compounds are the biosynthetic precursors to THC, CBD, CBG, and CBC. But […]
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February 5, 2026 blogger CBD, clinical research, Focus Article, From The Lab, Industry Analysis, Laboratories & Analytics, Medical, Medicial Marijuana, neuroscience, research, science, scientific research, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, terpene analysis, terpene profiles, terpenes, weed, Western Washington State, withdrawal
Josh Kaplan, PhD, is a neuroscientist and associate professor in the Behavioral Neuroscience program at Western Washington University, where his lab focuses on optimizing cannabidiol (CBD) based medicines for pediatric conditions. His work examines not only CBD’s therapeutic potential, but also its long-term developmental effects on the brain, an area of growing importance as cannabinoid […]
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January 30, 2026 blogger concentrates, Cultivation, distribution, Edibles & Beverages, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, Laboratories & Analytics, Medicial Marijuana, Nabis, packaging, preservation, quality, science, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, warehousing, weed, withdrawal
As the cannabis industry readies for the growth surge rescheduling could trigger, it’s getting dangerously close to losing its grip on the craft sector. We are entering the era of the connoisseur, where consumer palates are becoming increasingly sophisticated and demand products that provide a full-spectrum craft experience. They understand the nuances of cannabis and […]
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January 21, 2026 blogger concentrate, concentrates, contamination, Extraction & Processing, From The Lab, Laboratories & Analytics, Medicial Marijuana, Product Development, quality, recalls, research, science, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, vape, weed, withdrawal
Research shows that oxidation, not contamination, is the leading cause of vape oil discoloration, according to a recent white paper from Abstrax Tech. Vape brands, particularly those producing high-end concentrates, have struggled to prevent product degradation in retail environments, where display refrigeration is often limited or nonexistent. As a result, oil discoloration has become a […]
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January 20, 2026 blogger Cannabinoid Research, cannabis genetics, Cultivation, Focus Article, genetics, Industry Analysis, Laboratories & Analytics, Medicial Marijuana, research, science, scientific research, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, weed, withdrawal
Genetics determines cannabis potency, flavor, and therapeutic value. Choose the right cultivar, stabilize the right traits, and the chemistry will follow. But a new in-depth biological study suggests that genetics may be only part of the equation. A recent study published in Frontiers in Plant Science reveals that chromatin accessibility—an epigenetic mechanism that determines whether […]
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December 30, 2025 blogger advertising, compliance, Fair Packaging and Label Act, Focus Article, Industry Analysis, Laboratories & Analytics, Medicial Marijuana, packagaing, quality, regulatory, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, TEKLYNX, weed, withdrawal
As the cannabis industry continues to mature, labeling will continue to shape the way for product identification and consumer safety. Looking ahead to 2026, cannabis businesses face growing pressure to improve accuracy, strengthen compliance, streamline production, and build trust with both regulators and consumers. The most successful organizations will modernize their labeling workflows by focusing […]
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November 4, 2025 blogger analysis, extraction, Laboratories & Analytics, Medicial Marijuana, product, quality, Stop Smoking Marijuana, Stop Smoking Pot, Testing, weed, withdrawal
Cannabis products are increasingly held to the same standards as food and pharmaceuticals, and that means verifying how their potency and composition change over time. Cannabis stability testing provides the data needed to establish reliable shelf life, confirm product consistency, and guide formulation optimization for improved stability and performance. Cannabinoids and terpenes are complex, naturally […]
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