Regulators in the state of California have begun to standardize marijuana testing as mandated by a new law in the state. The objective of this is to eliminate inconsistencies observed in operational cannabis laboratories in the state.

Advocates believe that the law will improve reliability and quality as well as discourage laboratory shopping and other practices that produce inauthentic test results. Officials involved in the industry claim that some cannabis businesses look for labs that will produce the results they’d like to see with regard to contaminants and THC potency.

Critics also assert that the absence of standards is also affecting the marijuana testing industry, as it undermines consumer confidence in cannabis products and makes it harder for some laboratories to operate. Christina Dempsey, spokeswoman for the state’s Department of Cannabis Control, stated that the initiative would bring additional accountability and consistency among licensed marijuana testing labs.

She explained that with standardized tests, labs could more easily identify and rectify issues, noting that standardization would also ensure integrity. The department has designated a pair of laboratories managed by the state to create procedures that will be used as a blueprint for every cannabis testing laboratory in the state.

The law will also ensure that testing labs are more transparent about their operations and provide more accurate results. This initiative makes California the latest state to have standardized cannabis testing methods. Other states in this category include New York and New Jersey.

The new law, dubbed Senate Bill 544, was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom in October. The law requires that the state’s  Department of Cannabis Control establish criteria and guidelines for the testing of marijuana compounds, residual solvents, microbiological contaminants and pesticides.

The bill states that by January 2023, said department should have established standardized operating procedures and testing methods for cannabinoids that all laboratories will be using. Every testing laboratory in the state will be required to implement the department’s operating procedures, which advocates believe will cut down on laboratory shopping.

Currently, state law mandates that distributors act as liaisons between growers and cannabis dispensaries. Distributors are also required to hold inventory until tests are conducted as well as arrange for testing.

The state legalized the growing, sale and use of recreational marijuana in 2016. Jeffrey Raber, an organic chemist who launched one of the first marijuana testing laboratories in the state more than 10 years ago, believes that developing standardized cross validation and methodologies will eliminate bad actors in the market.

Once the uniform testing standards are implemented, the entire sector, including companies such as American Cannabis Partners, is bound to benefit as the industry will climb a notch higher.

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The past few years have seen cannabidiol (“CBD”) grow from an obscure product that was only known to niche consumers to a worldwide phenomenon worth billions of dollars. This was partly thanks to the 2018 farm bill, which legalized industrial hemp and its derivatives after decades of prohibition, and partly to growing reports of CBD’s medical potential.

Despite cannabidiol’s growing popularity, however, plenty of people don’t actually know what CBD is or where it comes from. CBD is one of more than 100 chemical compounds that are produced by the cannabis plant called cannabinoids.

What we call industrial hemp is simply a variety of cannabis that has minimal levels of a cannabinoid called THC. This is the main psychoactive agent in marijuana and is responsible for intoxicating users. As per the farm bill, legal hemp is defined as cannabis with less than 0.3% THC. Consequently, hemp and CBD products cannot intoxicate users since the products do not have enough THC to elicit such a biochemical reaction. However, lack of proper regulation has made it easy for unscrupulous companies to sell subpar products, meaning users can buy a CBD product that’s contaminated with THC.

Although a significant portion of the CBD products on the market are made using hemp-derived cannabidiol, plenty of states also allow cannabis-derived CBD. This includes full-spectrum products with CBD, terpenes, flavonoids and all other cannabinoids except THC, and isolate products that only contain concentrated CBD. Since the only difference between hemp and cannabis is THC levels, hemp-derived CBD has minimal to no THC levels while cannabis-derived CBD may have some THC. You can also expect the health benefits associated with taking CBD such as pain relief and reduced anxiety with both hemp and CBD-derived CBD.

Generally, hemp contains higher CBD and less THC compared to cannabis, making it perfect for CBD extraction. Companies can maximize CBD extraction and minimize the amount of residual THC that ends up in their products, something that can be difficult with cannabis-derived CBD. With slightly more than 20,000 farmers cultivating hemp across the country, manufacturers can be sure of a rich, lucrative source of CBD. The fact that it is sanctioned by the federal government means companies along the supply chain will deal with significantly fewer legal issues.

On the other hand, full-spectrum CBD extracted from cannabis has a larger entourage effect compared to hemp-derived CBD thanks to the presence of THC, which is also chock-full of potent medicinal properties. The substances is allowed in 47 states under varying conditions while hemp-derived CBD is legal in all 50 states, unlike marijuana-derived CBD. At the end of the day, both hemp and cannabis-sourced CBD can get the job done. Just make sure you talk to your doctor before you start using CBD, especially if you are on other medication or are pregnant.

It is also helpful to find out from your supplier of choice, such as Simply Sonoma Inc., whether they source their CBD from marijuana or industrial hemp. An accompanying third-party lab report would confirm whether the product you wish to buy contains traces of THC or not.

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NCIA, the oldest, largest and most-effective trade association representing legal cannabis businesses, is once again partnering with CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”), a specialized communications platform for the cannabis sector and one of the 50+ brands that are part of InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), to cover the upcoming Cannabis Business Summit & Expo. CNW will serve as the official newswire and media sponsor for the event. Slated for Dec. 15–17, 2021, the three-day premier event is designed to provide event participants with information and tools to remain ahead of the curve for years to come. The seventh annual expo features more than 125 presenters and 80 educational sessions along with hundreds of exhibitors from across the cannabis ecosystem. IBN and CNW have worked with NCIA before and will once again leverage their impressive suite of corporate communications solutions to increase awareness of the event itself as well as event presenters, speakers and exhibitors. “We are pleased to continue our collaboration with CannabisNewsWire and IBN,” says NCIA cofounder and CEO Aaron Smith in the press release. “CNW and IBN have built a strong reputation among cannabis businesses and enthusiasts, and we appreciate their partnership in sharing our message with those passionate about the legal cannabis industry and the exciting new products, innovations and practices launching within it.”

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Founded in 2010, NCIA is the oldest, largest and most-effective trade association representing legal cannabis businesses. The organization’s membership is comprised of hundreds of forward-thinking businesses and tens of thousands of cannabis professionals from coast to coast. NCIA is leading the charge to protect the legal cannabis industry, defend state laws and advance federal policy reforms. Successful businesses are joining NCIA every day to become stronger, smarter and more prosperous by working together to defend and expand the responsible cannabis industry.

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The BizCann Expo is set to kick off 2022 this coming February in New York City with a business and networking event for everything related to cannabis. Slated to take place at the Brooklyn Expo Center on Feb. 4-5, 2022, the two-day gathering was created for those looking to add cannabis to their business (such as lawyers, marketers, accountants and HR) or those looking to start a new one (such as farmers and dispensaries). Established cann-business providers or those interested in entering this new and dynamic industry will find critical resources at BizCann Expo, which is designed to connect potential canna-entrepreneurs and innovators and provide necessary tools to help propel ventures into full-blown successful businesses. The BizCann Expo will feature some of the industry’s biggest and best exhibitors and address topics including dealing with federal regulatory agencies, branding and advertising, investing, banking and licensing in New York, payroll and commercial real estate. Expo content and presentations were carefully selected to cover a wide range of subjects and deliver insightful material that will impact everyone who attends.

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BizCann Expo, hosted by ZJ Events, is a business and networking event for everything related to cannabis. ZJ Events facilitates B2B and B2C networking by vertically incorporating the event’s target industry, along with its complementary services, into an unrivaled trade show experience. ZJ Events’ New York-based founders were once exhibitors who, after attending countless tradeshows, saw an opportunity to build upon their experience and create an event that combined the best they had seen with their own notion of what was missing in these business gatherings, thereby separating themselves from ordinary conventions. Since its beginnings, the founders have focused on gathering the industry’s best under the same roof. The team strives to provide all attendees with a fun, thrilling experience that promotes business networking within multiple different industries. For more information, visit www.ZJEvents.com.

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