Mock Recalls and Traceability in Cannabis Compliance 

Mock Recalls and Traceability in Cannabis Compliance ​ Every PJRFSI Cannabis and Hemp Safety Standard, whether for cultivation or manufacturing, requires a documented traceability program and a mock recall exercise. It is one of the most practical, and most commonly overlooked, elements of a compliance program. What Traceability Requires  Traceability means an operation can identify, […]

Potency Testing and Cannabinoid Labeling Accuracy 

Potency Testing and Cannabinoid Labeling Accuracy ​ Potency testing measures the concentration of cannabinoids, most commonly THC and CBD, in cannabis and hemp products. It sounds straightforward, but potency testing carries two distinct kinds of weight: it determines legal classification, and it determines whether a consumer or patient can trust what a label tells them. […]

What Cannabis and Hemp Products Are Tested For 

What Cannabis and Hemp Products Are Tested For ​ Cannabis and hemp products are agricultural products, and like any agricultural product, they can pick up contaminants during growing, processing, or manufacturing. Comprehensive testing protects consumers and gives producers a documented, defensible record of product quality. Here is what a thorough test panel typically covers. Potency  […]

Understanding ISO/IEC 17025 for Cannabis and Hemp Testing Labs

Understanding ISO/IEC 17025 for Cannabis and Hemp Testing Labs ​ What ISO/IEC 17025 Is  ISO/IEC 17025 is the general international standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It sets requirements for a lab’s quality management system, method validation, equipment calibration, staff competency, and participation in proficiency testing programs that compare a lab’s results […]