ASTM Standards D8557-24 and D8556-24, provide unified guidelines for GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and QMS (Quality Management Systems) in cannabis operations. These standards enhance compliance, product safety, and operational consistency across the industry for the benefit of operators, consumers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

The recent release of the Senate's draft for the 2024 Farm Bill could reshape how this versatile crop is cultivated, processed, and regulated.

The Yale Center for the Science of Cannabis and Cannabinoids recently released their list of inaugural Pilot Award winners.

A recent review explored the connection between ADHD symptoms, cannabis use, the ECS, and potential therapeutic effects.

Accredited by A2LA, the scope of accreditation to ISO/IEC 17043 now includes six cannabis and hemp oil proficiency testing programs.

The recently passed amendment deprioritized cannabis enforcement in Dallas, Texas.

This month’s GMP Collective webinar focused on how collaboration within the industry can lead to overall growth and success.

Evan Friedmann interviews Yasha Khan, co-founder of MCR Labs, about his journey into the cannabis industry and his efforts to promote transparency and integrity in laboratory practices. Yasha discusses the origins of MCR Labs, which began in Massachusetts to meet the needs of the soon-to-be legal medical cannabis market. He explains the challenges faced, including result manipulation by labs and the impact on public health. Yasha's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) project aimed to gather testing data from 37 states, revealed significant discrepancies in potency and mold results. Despite some states' reluctance to share data, Yasha has made much of this data public, leading to collaborative research and publications on various aspects of cannabis testing.

A recent study explored cannabis use and age-related cognitive decline in men, taking into account first use of cannabis and usage frequency.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry has introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which will serve as the Senate’s draft for the 2024 Farm Bill.

A New Zealand study aimed to assess cannabis use as a harm reduction tool. Findings highlight lifestyle factors, and suggest cannabis-focused harm reduction strategies in reducing other substance use such as alcohol.

This month’s webinar covered recent studies on cannabis use during pregnancy, CBD and anxiety, cannabis tea, and more.

The hemp products were seized from the ABC licensed locations for being out compliance with the state's new regulations.

Several surveys from 2024 reveal data and characteristics of adult American cannabis usage and opinions.

Here, Scott Mazza, Founder of Vitality CBD, provides an overview on the potential benefits of minor cannabinoids including cannabinol (CBN) and cannabingerol (CBG).