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Pathogenic Aspergillus in Cannabis & Hemp – The Scoop with Alec Dixon of SC Labs

In the rapidly evolving cannabis and hemp industries, few safety concerns are as crucial as Aspergillus contamination in cannabis and hemp. This common fungus poses significant health risks, especially for…

SC LabsNovember 13, 2024

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SC Labs Gets Proactive In Testing Cannabis Products For Pesticides Beyond Those Required By Law

SC Labs has released a new expanded testing panel for cannabis products that allows brands to test for additional pesticides that are not currently required for testing under the current…

SC LabsOctober 31, 2024

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Category 4 Testing for Cannabis: A Conversation with Alec Dixon

Category 4, or "Cat 4" testing, is transforming cannabis safety standards by expanding beyond state-mandated screenings to include harmful pesticides like pymetrozine. In this exclusive interview, Alec Dixon, Co-Founder of…

SC LabsOctober 14, 2024

Cannabis Testing & Science Industry News

California legal weed industry in tumult after Times pesticide investigation

Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times | A scandal over California’s failure to keep pesticides out of legal cannabis is causing turmoil throughout the industry, with a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit,…

SC LabsSeptember 18, 2024

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Shopping around for favorable cannabis testing labs

Britt E. Erickson, Chemical & Engineering News | The demand for superstrength THC products has led to a problem in the cannabis testing industry: marketers who shop around for a…

SC LabsSeptember 6, 2024

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Why is Michigan selling more weed than California?

Josh Wurzer, Chief Compliance Officer, SC Labs | Recently, the LA Times highlighted that Michigan's cannabis market has surpassed California in sales for the first time. As someone who operates…

SC LabsSeptember 5, 2024

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How to vet delta-8 and other hemp products for safety — and protect yourself legally

Zoe Jaeger, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Wisconsin has no regulatory system checking delta-8 and other hemp-derived products for safety and quality. Although the gummies and vapes are legal, people who…

SC LabsAugust 15, 2024

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Third Annual CA State Fair Cannabis Competition Announces Golden Bear Trophy Winners

Business Wire | The California State Fair Cannabis Awards announced the 2024 Golden Bear winners, recognizing the 'Best-of-California' from cultivators and manufacturers across the state. More than 500 entries were…

SC LabsJuly 30, 2024

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California State Fair Names Winners of 3rd Annual Cannabis Competition

Tony Lange, Cannabis Business Times | SACRAMENTO, Calif – The California State Fair Cannabis Awards announced its gold and silver medal winners. Judges awarded more than 100 medals across nine…

SC LabsJuly 9, 2024

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3 Proactive Measures to Protect your Brand Reputation

In the fast-paced cannabis industry, maintaining product quality and preventing delays are essential. At SC Labs, we focus on identifying potential issues early, saving you time and protecting your products.…

SC LabsJuly 3, 2024

SC Labs provides compliance, quality control, and R&D testing services to help cannabis and hemp companies build their reputations and protect their businesses.

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