Cannabis and hemp are so efficient at absorbing heavy metals that both plants are used to remediate contaminated soil and rehabilitate toxic waste sites. The hyperaccumulative properties of cannabis can be useful for some applications but for medical cannabis growers and manufacturers, it’s important to keep tabs on concentrations of heavy metals such as lead, […]
Following the right sample preparation steps helps to preserve the integrity of the sample, prevent contamination and most importantly, improve accuracy. For example, if the analytical method requires a liquid sample but the technician only has access to a solid state sample such as dried flower, the specimen may need to be dissolved in a […]
For example, a laboratory specialising in cannabinoid analysis will be equipped with technology designed to isolate and identify different chemical compounds. Built using LC-UV technology, the Raptor ARC-18 by Restek is an example of a high-throughput system used to analyse cannabis samples. As a result, medical cannabis testing and analysis labs must have an in-depth […]
Medical cannabis is prescribed to treat a myriad of issues and ailments, from chronic pain and severe nausea to PTSD and anxiety. Microbial contamination is a major concern for cannabis producers and consumers, with recent studies identifying multiple types of fungi in dispensary products. Scientists have also detected Fusarium species in medical cannabis products, which can […]
Like other pharmaceutical products, medical cannabis is a highly regulated industry. Cannabinoids – naturally occurring chemical compounds produced by the Cannabis sativa plant – are what give the flowering plant its physiological and psychoactive properties. Traces of pesticides can also be present in cannabis, with techniques such as HPLC, GC/MS and LC/MS used to detect traces […]
The UK legalised cannabis for medical use in November 2018, while Australia amended the Narcotic Drugs Act to legalise the cultivation of cannabis for medical, pharmaceutical and scientific purposes in 2016. “There are outdated historical stereotypes of who cannabis consumers are,” says Scott Rudder, president of the New Jersey Cannabusiness Association. The Medical Cannabis Research Group […]
The Portugese grant represented over a third of the overall construction budget for the first build phase comprising a 5,000m2 greenhouse and 3,600m2 ancillary/support building, for operations including GMP manufacturing, processing, cultivation support services and warehousing on the 31 hectare site. …Read the full story