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Study Challenges Myths About Cannabis, Brain Health, and IQ

Neuroscience News | LAS VEGAS - A study spanning 44 years and involving over 5,000 men challenges long-held beliefs about cannabis and cognition. Researchers found that cannabis users experienced slightly…

SC LabsDecember 16, 2024

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The Emjays International Cannabis Awards 2024 winners announced

MJBizDaily Staff, MJBizDaily | LAS VEGAS - Members of the global cannabis industry gathered Thursday night at the Pearl Concert Theater inside Palms Casino Resort to celebrate the industry’s brightest…

SC LabsDecember 9, 2024

Cannabis Testing & Science Industry News

California Has The Finest Weed In The World, Says Lab Expert, And How To Save Its Struggling Market

Nina Zdinjak, Benzinga | California, known for its ideal climate and rich cannabis history, is regarded as one of the best places to grow weed. The state has also led…

SC LabsNovember 22, 2024

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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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