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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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Cannabis Testing & Science Data & Results Industry News

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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Hemp Testing & Science Industry News

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

Cannabis Testing & Science Industry News

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

Cannabis Testing & Science Industry News

THC scores coming back down to reality in California in 2024

Jimi Divine, Leafly | California’s millions of weed smokers should see test scores come down a noticeable amount this year. But fear not—the weed remains as strong as ever. State…

SC LabsFebruary 29, 2024

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SC Labs First to Offer DCC-Approved Expanded Potency Compliance Testing for Cannabis Flower and Non-Infused Prerolls

SC Labs first to offer expanded list of DCC-approved analytes (including THCVa, CBDV, CBDVa, CBCa, CBGa, and CBL)—giving cultivators and manufacturers a powerful tool for product differentiation, and allowing consumers…

SC LabsFebruary 21, 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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