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This study focuses on a step-by-step optimization of commercial scale preparative HPLC purification of cannabinoids, specifically cannabidiol, starting with stationary reversed-phase screening, followed by method optimization.

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This study offers guidance to establishing meaningful quality standards for the commercialization of cannabis and cannabis-related products.

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST Claire Patterson, manager of the Scientific & Legal Section of the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) discusses the changing landscape of the cannabis industry. We will discuss the challenges and successes of our journey so far and identify ways that all members of the industry can work together to identify collaborations in order to push the scientific envelope for the betterment of the industry. She believes that, as an industry, we can and should look to identify these collaborations so that we may all be responsible for leading the charge in discovery and standardization, protecting consumers, and ultimately creating a landscape in which the cannabis industry can continue to grow and evolve.

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This review highlights an in-silico assessment of the binding interactions of pro-drug moiety analogs and an importance in identifying potential issues that would need further testing to ensure safety for consumers such as the hERG values which are pertinent in the pharmaceutical fields in whether or not drugs can be safe to use.

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It is demonstrated in this paper that cell viability can be used to determine dose and response effects that are important in understanding toxicities and to detect differences in similar hemp products.

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***Live: Tuesday, January 12, 2020 at 11am EST| 8am PST| 4pm GMT| 5pm CET ***In response to outreach from state regulators, AOAC INTERNATIONAL launched an Emergency Response Validation Program to rapidly certify methods for enumerating total yeast and mold in cannabis flower***On Demand until Jan.12 2021***

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The current challenges and future perspectives of the purification of cannabinoids from cannabis extracts are presented in this review article.

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In the work presented here, the authors evaluated the effects of variable red-light exposure on the phytochemical content of four Group III cannabis cultivars.

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This article proposes alternative and effective cleaning solutions for cannabis and hemp processing equipment.

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This review investigates the need for commercial cannabis testing and how this will provide the cannabis industry with a means of evaluating plant grows, plant extracts, and synthetic blends before bringing products to market.

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This article explores five common cannabis tests and the benefits of incorporating filter plates.

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Are you new to the Cannabis space or thinking about expanding your current grow operation? Whether you have an indoor or outdoor operation there are many factors to consider. From space, infrastructure, cultivation needs, lighting, electrical, straight through to supplies. Taking it further, perhaps you are looking for an experienced consultant to get you started? Join us as Scott Martin, Cannabis Operations Specialist from ItemGrabber Green walks you through a setup or expansion.

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This article describes the nature of supercritical fluids and how they can be used in the cannabis industry.

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This study, which evaluated the potential of a well-designed unidirectional aseptic processing approach to both hydrocarbon and supercritical carbon dioxide extract manufacturing, suggests that the extraction process is capable of deactivating or removing the tested microbial contaminants when highly contaminated Cannabis spp. Inflorescence is used as feed material.

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Upstart™, a plug-and-play heating module, seamlessly connects to a hot water heater, powering root zone heating through Roll’N Grow® mat.

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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.

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***Live: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST** How claims of moldy cannabis sparked an emergency response validation of proprietary methods for the enumeration of yeast and mold in cannabis flower. ***On Demand until April, 2022***

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The current challenges and future perspectives of the purification of cannabinoids from cannabis extracts are presented in this review article.

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It is demonstrated in this paper that cell viability can be used to determine dose and response effects that are important in understanding toxicities and to detect differences in similar hemp products.

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This study focuses on a step-by-step optimization of commercial scale preparative HPLC purification of cannabinoids, specifically cannabidiol, starting with stationary reversed-phase screening, followed by method optimization.

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BUCHI Labortechnik, the global market leader in spray drying equipment for the last 40 years, has launched the Mini Spray Dryer S-300, a new generation of spray drying systems. The latest instrument combines novel automation capabilities and innovative system design for unmatched efficiency, reproducibility and safety during the spray drying process.

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Colorado hemp seed genetics company Trilogene Seeds is introducing the world's first hemp cultivar engineered to prevent THC production.

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Here, Scott Mazza, Founder of Vitality CBD, discusses what science and law say about the cannabinoid THCA.

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This study, which evaluated the potential of a well-designed unidirectional aseptic processing approach to both hydrocarbon and supercritical carbon dioxide extract manufacturing, suggests that the extraction process is capable of deactivating or removing the tested microbial contaminants when highly contaminated Cannabis spp. Inflorescence is used as feed material.

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Smoking remains the most common method of cannabis consumption, particularly for patients seeking rapid relief. Despite this, little is known about what defines a high-quality smokable product. This study investigated how varying water activity levels (0.45 aW, 0.65 aW, 0.85 aW) affect cannabis flower’s chemistry and perceived smoke quality. Chemical analyses showed that 0.65 aW yielded the highest terpene content and comparable cannabinoid delivery to 0.45 aW, while 0.85 aW significantly reduced cannabinoid levels. Sensory panelists noted minimal differences between 0.45 and 0.65 aW samples, though harshness and ash color varied. Higher water activity increased moisture and product weight—suggesting economic benefits for producers. These findings offer insights into optimizing water activity to balance chemical, sensory, and financial factors in cannabis production.

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In this Q&A, Lake Superior State University’s Ben Southwell and Agilent Technologies’ Jean-Francois Roy suggest that laboratories should network and share best practices to optimize analytical procedures and overcome the lack of standardization in the cannabis market.

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A systematic literature review to identify and compare analytical methods used for the determination of cannabinoids in different matrices using LC-based systems.

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This article focuses on the technology being used in new rapid field tests that combine one-time-use color testing with a colorimetric panel that provides an identification and semiquantitation of THC and THCA.