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The Awakening Green Giant: China and Cannabis
There are many ironies along the path towards global cannabis legalization. Too many to count. But surely one of the oddest was always going to be the reacceptance and relegalization of cannabis in China. The path so far has been, at a minimum, tortured. Ritualistic,...
Are Global Cannabis Markets Moving In Synch?
In American political lingo, an “October Surprise” is an event or incident that is deliberately planned to impact a political election – usually during a presidential year. The cannabis industry, of course, is still highly political – starting with reform itself. So...
Quality Plans for Lab Services: Managing Risks as a Grower, Processor or Dispensary, Part 5
Protection in the Court of Public Opinion In the last four articles, I have outlined areas that impact your operations as they apply to laboratory quality programs. But this article will take a different path. It will focus on protecting your crop and brand along with...
Documentation: Are You Prepared?
Documents play a key role in the world of regulations and global standards. Documents tell a story on programs development, implementation and verification during an inspection or audit. Documents are used as evidence to determine conformance to the law or standard....
Food Safety Consortium To Address Cannabis Safety, Edibles Manufacturing
The 6thAnnual Food Safety Consortium Conference & Expo will feature an entire track dedicated to cannabis this year. As announced back in May of this year, the Cannabis Quality series will feature presentations by subject matter experts in the areas of...
International Summer Cannabis Roundup
As August comes to a close, it is clear that it has been one busy quarter for market development – all over the place. Developments in the UK and Germany in particular, however, have been dramatic. In turn, this is also starting to bring other countries online – even...
Safety & Efficacy: Ensuring Dosing Accuracy for Infused Products
Complications with dosing inaccuracies in the cannabis industry has always been a hot topic. In 2014, The Cannabist tested several Colorado infused products only to find that the results were different from what was indicated on the label. While the industry has come...
California Cannabis Business Conference
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Two Recalls Hit California Cannabis Market
Just weeks ago, the first voluntary cannabis product recall occurred under California’s new regulations. According to an article on MJBizDaily.com by John Schroyer, the recall for their vaporizer cartridges affects almost 100 dispensaries in California. Bloom Brands,...
Quality Plans for Lab Services: Managing Risks as a Grower, Processor or Dispensary, Part 4
In the last three articles, I discussed the laboratory’s responses or defenses used to reply to your questions about laboratory results that place stress on the success of your business. The Quality Control (QC) results can cause this stress if they are not run...
New Hampshire's new cannabis decriminalization law: What you need to know
New Hampshire marijuana laws are changing, with decriminalization of the possession of small amounts of marijuana going into effect Saturday. Read Full Article at: Cannabist New Hampshire's new cannabis decriminalization law: What you need to know
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner sees new medical marijuana bill as boon for Colorado research
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner is backing bipartisan legislation to ease the way for medical marijuana research that he hopes will be a big positive for Colorado. Read Full Article at: Cannabist U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner sees new medical marijuana bill as boon for Colorado...
Willie Nelson video interview: America's political divide, Jeff Sessions and marijuana
In a video interview aboard his tour bus, Willie Nelson asks Attorney General Jeff Sessions to open his mind on drug policy. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Willie Nelson video interview: America's political divide, Jeff Sessions and marijuana
Some Colorado cops are training dogs to ignore marijuana when sniffing for drugs
The Greeley, Colorado Police Department's drug-sniffing dogs have been trained to alert officers to the smell of drugs but not marijuana. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Some Colorado cops are training dogs to ignore marijuana when sniffing for drugs
A look at Denver’s Levitt Pavilion, funded in part by $250,000 donation from marijuana companies
O.pen VAPE and Colorado Harvest Company made the donation together, making them the largest private donors to the outdoor amphitheater. Read Full Article at: Cannabist A look at Denver's Levitt Pavilion, funded in part by 0,000 donation from marijuana companies
Another SoCal city wants to require permits for cannabis home-grows
Pomona, California leaders are taking steps leading to the regulation of recreational marijuana in Pomona, including permits for residents to grow at home. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Another SoCal city wants to require permits for cannabis home-grows
Recreational weed sales begin tomorrow at Uruguay's pharmacies
Legal sales of marijuana for recreational purposes are set to begin next week in Uruguay at a limited number of pharmacies to nearly 5,000 registrants. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Recreational weed sales begin tomorrow at Uruguay's pharmacies
Marijuana dispensaries decrease crime, not increase it, study finds
A new study from UC Irvine suggests the conventional wisdom is wrong and that crime increases after cities move to close pot shops.
Will this be the year Congress expands veterans' access to medical marijuana?
A Senate committee just voted to allow VA doctors to talk medical marijuana with patients, but a similar measure was killed last year despite bicameral support. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Will this be the year Congress expands veterans' access to medical...
Denver wants to double use of recycled water for cannabis crops, other purposes
Denver Water is asking for state permission to expand the uses of recycled water — to include irrigating crops such as marijuana and flushing toilets. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Denver wants to double use of recycled water for cannabis crops, other purposes