In the analytical area, several themes stood out during the 2019 Cannabis Science Conference in Portland, OR September 4-7 -- Microbial Detection, Genetic Analysis, and Terpenes Testing. In this article we focus on microbial contamination and new testing products in this area.

Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and variations thereof have become the state-of-the-art in cannabis testing, producing the highest sensitivity and specificity for metal contaminants analysis – but how do these techniques work?

The science behind the evolving world of cannabis-based pharmaceuticals will ultimately pave the way towards better, more effective treatments for a wide range of human conditions and disease.

FRITSCH ONE STEP AHEAD. FRITSCH is an internationally respected manufacturer of application-oriented laboratory instruments. Our instruments have been used for decades worldwide for Sample Preparation and Particle Sizing in industry and research laboratories. Trust FRITSCH quality made in Germany, our experience and our service.

Creating the right systems to maximize the quality of temperature control plays a vital role in creating the most productive cannabis extraction workflow.

As part of a series looking at safety and quality testing of cannabis products, this article focuses on analysis of hemp and methods for CBD/THC potency determination.

For 80 years BUCHI has been a leading solutions provider in laboratory technology for R&D, quality control and production worldwide. BUCHI offers a comprehensive workflow for cannabis processing from distillation, separation/remediation, to powder formulation.

We explore the testing side of cannabis processing and offer a few insights on methods and sources for the appropriate testing equipment and consumables.

Cannabis vacuum solutions for applications ranging from fractional and short path distillation, to filtration and processing of select isolates

Whether the lab is designed to ensure consistency in potency and safety or to simply check cannabinoid levels in grow operations, processors should be aware of the best extraction methods and equipment sources appropriate for their needs. Take a look at our quick guide.

Many new and emerging developments promise to make 2019 a truly epic year for the cannabis industry.

Lab Society specializes, not only in the manufacturing of the right equipment, but in consultation and training programs for the Cannabis Industry.

We are on the brink of several medical and scientific achievements that will equal great success for the field -- developments which will play critical roles in shaping further legal and political activities going forward.

The PRO homogenizers and generator probes from PRO Scientific are precision designed for the most demanding cannabis processing and testing applications.

We take a closer look at the similarities and differences - as well as the chemicals and compounds - that weave these two plants together in natural synergy.