Robert Thomas

Articles

Currently in the life cycle of the cannabis industry, it is not obvious where the heavy metal regulatory landscape will end up. Clearly, the big four are not enough, but what is a realistic panel that reflects the real world of cannabinoid production?

Expanding the Panel of Heavy Metal Contaminants in Cannabis and Hemp Beyond the Big Four:  What Is the Regulatory Evidence Telling Us?

This article takes a look at the major atomic spectroscopy techniques and compares their performance characteristics and in particular examines the limits of quantitation for the four heavy metals (Pb, As, Cd, and Hg) currently being regulated in cannabis and hemp by most states in the US.

Measuring Heavy Metals in Cannabis: What Atomic Spectroscopic Technique Is Right for Your Laboratory?

Here we look at different sources of potential contamination exposure that may be of concern to both the cannabis industry and the cannabis consumer.