Cannabis Science and Technology Magazine

Cannabis Science & Technology Issue Alert. Having trouble viewing this e-mail? CLICK HERE

Notice to our print magazine subscribers: Due to COVID-19, we are delivering each issue to you via email. Please note your issues will also still be delivered to you via postal mail, and will be awaiting your return to the office. If you wish to change your delivery address, or delivery preference, you can do so via our online subscription form.

In our June issue:

Cannabis Analysis

Hope on the Hemp Testing Horizon

Brian C. Smith
A proper set of hemp standard reference materials courtesy of the University of Kentucky are now available and the implications of this for hemp testing are discussed.
Read more »

Editors’ Series: Cannabis Extraction 101

On demand »

Extraction Science

Hazardous Location Requirements for Chemical Process Areas in Extraction Facilities

Rob James
This article explores hazardous location requirements and hazardous area classification as they relate to extraction facility design and construction, specifically diving into the National Fire Protection Association code 497.
Read more »

Navigating the Labyrinth: Challenges in the Cannabis Laboratory

Everything Old is New Again: Cannabis Returns to USP

Patricia L. Atkins
Here we examine the history of cannabis in the US, the role the USP played in that field, and the new role the USP is taking with cannabis for medical use.
Read more »

Cannabis Crossroads

A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Charlotte Figi

Joshua Crossney
A tribute piece to Charlotte Figi, a medical cannabis and CBD pioneer who inspired the name of the medical cannabis strain Charlotte’s Web.
Read more »

Comprehensive Testing Platforms
From seed to sale, from accurate potency testing and terpene profiling to highly sensitive analysis of residual solvents, pesticides, heavy metals and mycotoxins, Shimadzu offers scalable solutions to meet your needs.
Learn more


Features
Starting a QC Cannabis or Hemp Laboratory: Testing Requirements, Initial Expenses, and ROI
Bob Clifford How quickly can a cannabis or hemp testing laboratory see return on investment? Read more »

Getting Started with GxP Compliance in Your Cannabis Laboratories and Facilities
Benoît Chedhomme In this article, you will learn about the GxP requirements for laboratories, production facilities, and distribution of cannabis. Read more »

Spring 2020 CANN Virtual Symposium Meeting Report
Madeline Colli A report on the two-day Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision’s Spring 2020 Virtual Symposium that took place in early May. Read more »

A Chemist’s Guide to the COVID-19 Outbreak
Patricia Atkins and Rebekah Biermann This informational article is an attempt to organize all of the pertinent information about COVID-19 and pandemics from a chemistry point of view. Read more »

The Legal Cannabis Coalition: A Closer Look at How Dutch Horticultural Companies and Scientific Partners Joined Forces
Megan L’Heureux Dr. Arno Hazekamp discusses the formation of the new coaltion as well as their goals, research, and education initiatives. Read more »

Download the issue

ON DEMAND WEBCASTS

Avoid the Pitfalls—How Cannabis Labs Can Make Sense of the Sample prep and Analytical Process for Trace Metals Analysis
Learn more »

Analysis of Pesticides and Mycotoxins in Edibles
Learn more »

If you would like to submit an article to Cannabis Science and Technology contact Meg L'Heureux, Editor-in-Chief - MLHeureux@mjhlifesciences.com

Cannabis Science and Technology is free to qualified subscribers. To subscribe, Click here

Click here to contact the Cannabis Science and Technology sales team.