https://www.cannabissciencetech.com/cst/thc_concentration

The focus on THC as a critical quality metric for cannabis producers is entirely predictable in jurisdictions legalizing cannabis around the world. The race to produce the highest THC cannabis flower happened in the legal US states and is currently happening in Canada. There is tremendous pressure to commercialize products with results showing high concentrations of THC which has created a moment of distrust between consumers and producers. In Canada a $500,000,000 class action lawsuit has been filed against top producers and shines a light on the labelling of cannabinoid concentration and the complexity of providing reliable data for cannabis products. As analytical labs navigate this complex problem, what tools do we have to ensure that we are reporting reliable results?

Understand how reliable analytical results for THC and CBD concentration is critical to ensure consistent product labelling and build industry confidence.

Identify tools and strategies that cannabis labs can utilize to overcome the complexity of the cannabis matrix to ensure they are reporting reliable results.

Discuss analytical interferences in cannabis and how can we improve the data quality.

Jodi McDonald, President, Keystone Labs Inc.

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 2pm EST| 1pm CST| 11am PST

Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 2pm EST| 1pm CST| 11am PST

Webcasts

***Live Dates: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 2pm EST| 1pm CST| 11am PST, and Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 2pm EST| 1pm CST| 11am PST*** Learn the importance of accurate and reliable THC and CBD concentration results and the tools available to provide that data from an industry insider.***On demand available after final airing until Nov. 12, 2021


The Importance of Reliable THC Concentration and the Role of Analytical Data

https://www.cannabissciencetech.com/cst_w/hemp_science_virtual_summit

Cannabis Science and Technology® will be hosting a new event called the Hemp Science & Technology Virtual Symposium. Brian Smith, the founder, CEO, and Chief Technical Officer of Big Sur Scientific, will serve as the event’s program chair. The two-day symposium will feature talks and panel discussions from hemp scientists, researchers, and industry experts on a wide array of topics including hemp analysis, cultivation, and extraction. Each session will consist of 30 minute talks by a subject matter expert, and a 60 minute free ranging panel discussion featuring our speakers.

Session 1: New Developments in Hemp Testing

Topics will include the importance of in-house testing for hemp businesses, overcoming the challenges 3rd party labs face when testing for heavy metals and pesticides, and solving the inter-lab error problem.

 Dr. Brian C. Smith Ph.D., CEO Big Sur Scientific

The Importance of In-House Testing for Hemp Businesses

Overcoming challenges in pesticide testing of hemp

 Jason Strull, MS, Lab Director, 374 Labs

 Panel discussion with Josh Wurzer and Jason Strull, moderated by Dr. Brian Smith

Talks will include how to optimize yields, what to do to get the cannabinoids and terpenes you want, and a comparison of different extraction solvents.

 Dr. John Mackay, CEO of Synergistics Associates

How Solvent Choice Affects Extract Composition

Principles and Best Practices for Hemp Extraction

 Matt Weschler, Founder and Chemist, Peak City CBD

How In-House Testing Helps Extraction Businesses

Panel discussion with all speakers moderated by Dr. Brian C. Smith.

Session 3: Overcoming Hemp Growing Challenges

We will feature speakers on growing conditions, optimizing CBD while minimizing THC, how to use testing to stay compliant, and an update on the latest regulations.

The Connection Between Hemp Genetics and Hemp Grows

Is that My Sample? Understanding the Effects of Growing Conditions on Targeted Cannabis Compounds and Representative Sampling

Panel discussion on hemp growing moderated by Dr. Brian C. Smith

Hemp Testing: You will learn what is tested in hemp, how it is tested, how to use this data to run your hemp business, and the problem of inter-lab error and how to solve it. State of the art developments in potency, heavy metal, and pesticide testing will be discussed.

Discover how to adjust extraction parameters to optimize yield and obtain the cannabinoid and terpene profiles you want. We expect a spirited discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of different extraction solvents.

See how to use testing data to optimize growing conditions to maximize CBD while staying compliant.

 Megan L’Heureux, Editor-in-Chief, Cannabis Science and Technology
Dr. Brian C. Smith, Symposium Program Chair and Chief Technical Officer of Big Sur Scientific

: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 10am EDT – 12pm EDT, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 1pm EDT – 3pm EDT, and Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 10am EDT – 12pm EDT

On demand available after final airing until Oct. 29, 2021

*** Two Day Event! Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 10am EDT – 12pm EDT, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 1pm EDT – 3pm EDT, and Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 10am EDT – 12pm EDT *** This two-day symposium will feature talks and panel discussions from hemp scientists, researchers, and industry experts on a wide array of topics including hemp analysis, cultivation, and extraction.  ***On demand available after final airing until Oct. 29, 2021***

Hemp Science and Technology Virtual Symposium

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Podcasts

High Yield Solutions Corp. Processing Solutions

https://www.cannabissciencetech.com/cst/insights_from_cultivation

Water is a critical input into cultivation operations and an increasingly regulated global commodity. Yet a full assessment of how it is used, and which techniques and technologies generate the greatest yield with the lowest resource use has not been conducted. Engage with Water Working Group members from Resource Innovation Institute’s Technical Advisory Council to understand their collaborative analysis of the most recent data evaluating various methods of water use across a range of grow environments.

Understand water-related metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Gain insights into the techniques and technologies leading to profitability and a lower environmental footprint

Get an exclusive pre-publication preview of 

Chris Dillis, Berkeley Cannabis Research Center

Learn about the various techniques for sourcing, applying, storing, testing, treating, recirculating and discharging water in today's dynamic market.

Understand how climate, building type, dehumidification strategies, substrates and other factors impact how much water a cultivation environment consumes and how much water HVACD equipment must manage.

Gain confidence in using RII’s Cannabis PowerScore to assess the competitiveness of your cultivation facilities and quantify your environmental impact by benchmarking your water and energy usage relative to industry-level Key Performance Indicators.

: Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 2020 at 11am EDT| 8am PDT| 4pm BST| 5pm CEST

On demand available after final airing until Oct. 14, 2021

***Live: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 *** Gain insights into how water practices influence plant growth and profit. Join industry leaders for a deep dive into water use data and the techniques and technologies that drive the most efficient production. ***On demand available after final airing until Oct. 14, 2021***


Insights from Cultivation Water Use Data: Measuring What Matters and Strategies for Increasing Profits and Minimizing Environmental Impact

https://www.cannabissciencetech.com/cst_w/detection 

 is one of the most common genus of mold and is ubiquitously found in outdoor environments. Known for its ability to produce mycotoxins and cause human illness, 

 has been identified as an adulterant in cannabis and hemp products. This presentation will outline the development of acceptance criteria for validating 

 detection methods and describe the process that the AOAC Research Institute (AOAC RI) uses to certify methods as validated under the 

SM (PTM) program. Participants will gain insight into:

AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s consensus-based process to developing standards and acceptance criteria

Key requirements for AOAC PTM validated methods

Current methods involved in the PTM validation process

 Pat Bird, Principle Consultant, PMB BioTek Consulting, LLC

 AOAC International, Cannabis Analytical Science Program 

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST 

On demand available after airing until  Sept. 30, 2021

As regulators move towards requiring AOAC validated methods be used for analysis of cannabis and hemp materials, does your method meet these standards? Join our webinar to find out more!

Time and Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST 

Editors’ Series: Developing Standards and Methods for the Detection of Aspergillus in Cannabis and Hemp Materials

https://www.cannabissciencetech.com/cst_w/101

Event Overview:
	With cannabis biomass becoming more of a commodity, technology for extraction of the resin from the plant has become increasingly popular. This shift has fostered innovation and created so many choices, it’s hard to feel confident in one option! In this educational webcast, Lo Friesen will discuss the various extraction methods and how to optimize equipment sourcing for your end goal. Topics will include:

Choosing the right equipment: Budget versus functionality

Key Learning Objectives:
	• Understanding the various extraction methods
	• Where to spend versus where to save
	• What products can be made with cannabis extract

Time and Date: Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2020 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST

On demand available after airing until  Jun. 23, 2021

Editors’ Series: Cannabis Extraction 101

http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spec_w/avoid_pitfalls

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	As staff at experienced cannabis testing labs will tell you, the path to performing trace metals analysis is fraught with pitfalls if you don’t know what to look for. Evaluating the features and capabilities of the microwave sample preparation and analytical tools you will use are just the tip of the iceberg. In this webcast, we will cover the full process for analyzing various cannabis samples, from the initial sample preparation to analysis by inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).  We’ll review the sample digestion technologies available and explain what the differences in throughput, temperature and pressure, and batching translate to your lab’s profitability long-term.  

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	• Understand the process for analyzing various cannabis samples, from initial sample preparation to ICP-MS analysis
	• See how both rotor-based and single reaction chamber sample digestion technologies can accommodate the needs of busy cannabis testing labs
	• Learn the important factors for successful metals analysis in cannabis samples using ICP-MS
	• Discover how you can streamline the implementation process for metals analysis with the ICP-MS Cannabis Analyzer package

: Eric Farrell, Product Specialist, Milestone Inc.
	Clint Walker, ICPMS Product Specialist, Agilent Technologies

: Tuesday, Jun. 16, 2020 at 2pm EDT | 1pm CDT | 11am PDT

On demand available after airing until  Jun. 16, 2021

Learn about the different microwave sample prep and analytical tools for trace metals analysis of cannabis samples.  Understand the various long-term factors one must consider when choosing the optimal sample prep technique and ICP-MS for your lab.

Avoid the Pitfalls-How Cannabis Labs Can Make Sense of the Sample prep and Analytical Process for Trace Metals Analysis

https://www.cannabissciencetech.com/cst_w/analysis

Government regulations in California require the cannabis industry to test edible products for an extensive list of pesticides and mycotoxins. Here, an effective workflow for this complex analysis was developed in brownies, and optimization strategies are detailed to provide a starting point for similar matrices. Both LC–MS/MS and GC–MS/MS were used and excellent results for LOQ, linearity, accuracy, and precision were attained for all the target compounds.

Describe an effective method for analysis of pesticides and mycotoxins in edibles
	Discuss different key aspects to take into consideration during method development
	Learn how this workflow can be expanded to similar matrices

Dr. Nathaly Reyes-Garcés, Application Scientist, Restek Corporation

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST
	
	On demand available after airing until Jun. 3, 2021.

It is critically important to test if pesticides and mycotoxins are present in cannabis and cannabis products. Join Dr. Nathaly Reyes as she shares a workflow for the analysis of these compounds in edibles.

Analysis of Pesticides and Mycotoxins in Edibles 

https://www.cannabissciencetech.com/cst_w/testing_limits

This webcast will give practical, insightful information to those developing methods utilizing LC–MS. Topics considered include validation requirements from a regulatory perspective, evaluation of matrix suppression effects, and the importance of isotope labelled internal standards. Dr. Rule will share his knowledge on these and related topics to assist those with their own method development and validations.

Minimizing false positives and false negatives

Evaluating and correcting for suppression

Accuracy, recovery, and benefit of isotope labelled internal standards

Understand how to evaluate suppression effects

Describe how stable isotope-labeled internal standards (SIL ISs) are important for accurate quantitation

Gain new ideas and understanding of common method issues

: Dr. Geoffrey Rule, Principal Scientist, MilliporeSigma

: Friday, May 29, 2020 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST

On demand available after airing until May 29, 2021

: MilliporeSigma, the life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Accurate quantitation of pesticides can be extremely challenging in a complex matrix such as cannabis. Join us with Dr. Geoff Rule for practical tips on how you can incorporate stable labeled internal standards to improve accuracy and recovery.

Testing the Limits: How Far Can You Go with Your Cannabis Pesticide Method?

https://www.cannabissciencetech.com/cst_w/2020_symposium

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	The Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision (CANN) of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will be presenting several sessions that were originally planned for the ACS Spring 2020 National Meeting & Expo that was cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. The two-day symposium will feature more than a dozen talks from cannabis scientists, researchers, and industry experts on a wide array of topics presented during three sessions:

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 10am EDT – 12:35pm EDT

Session 1: The 2nd Annual ElSohly Award Symposium

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	The Second Annual ElSohly Award Symposium Sponsored by Heidolph North America honors those who have greatly contributed to our understanding of cannabis science and provides a platform to highlight their contributive works. In this session we hear from the recipients of the 2020 ElSohly Award including: Dr. Markus Roggen, Dr. Justin Fischedick, Dr. Sang Hyuck-Park, Jiries Meehan-Atrash, and Dr. Jacqueline von Salm. Their work spans a wide variety of topics in cannabis science and ranges from cannabis production and process optimization, in-depth terpene analysis, aerosol analysis of cannabis vapor products, and much more.

• Terpenoids of Cannabis sativa L. Analysis and Applications
	

, Integrated Analytical Solution
	• Unique Terpene Metabolites as Descriptors of Cannabis Phenotypes and Products
	

, AltMed
	• Thermal Degradation of Cannabis Extract Constituents: Mechanistic Insight
	

, Department of Chemistry, Portland State University
	• Collaborative Research for Fundamental Insight into Cannabis Production
	

, Complex Biotech Discovery Ventures (CBDV)
	• Inhibitory Effects of Cannabidiol (CBD) on the Growth and Development of Tobacco Hornworm Manduca sexta
	

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 1pm EDT – 3:00pm EDT

Session 2: Advances in Cannabis Policy, Products and Personal Use

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	This session will include presentations covering a range of current cannabis topics and our emerging understanding of the various uses. We’ll begin with a review of federal policies and the current status of legalization before moving into how personal biochemistry can inform medical uses. We’ll then cover the differences between oral consumption vs. inhalation and finish with an overview of how to develop safe products for the consumer and medical markets.

• Modern Industry Redefining Federal Policy
	

, Policy Advisor, Washington D.C.
	• Cannabis Is Personal: The Intersection Between Human Genetics and Cannabis
	

, Endo Canna Health
	• Edibles: The Chemistry Behind Orally Consuming THC
	

, T. Bear Inc.
	• Identity Crisis: How to Employ a Risk-Based Process to Identify What Factors Are Important to Assess During the Development and Production of New Cannabis Products
	

Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 10am EDT – 11:30am EDT

Session 3: Breakthroughs: New Pathways for Cannabis Analysis

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	This session will cover a range of topics in the analytical chemistry realm of cannabis beyond standard compliance testing. Topics include new methods of detection for cannabinoids, new assays for plant tissues, knowledge of what’s in cannabis vapor and aerosols, and a new understanding of the molecular kinetics of cannabinoid decarboxylations.

• On-the-Spot Detection and Speciation of Cannabinoids Using Organic Thin-Film Transistors
	

, Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa
	• Development and Optimization of Test Methods for Macro and Micro-Nutrients in Both Fresh Sap and Dry Cannabis Sativa Leaves Using ICP-MS and Microwave Digestion
	

, Medicine Creek Analytics
	• Vaping-Induced Lung Injury and Vaping Chemistry
	

, Chemistry Department, Portland State University
	• Holding the Center: Kinetics of Cannabinoid Decarboxylation and Decomposition
	

: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 10am EDT – 12:35pm EDT

: Analytik Jena, Agilent Technologies, Cayman Chemical, CEM Corporation, Pall Laboratory, Regis Technology 

The two-day symposium will feature more than a dozen talks from cannabis scientists, researchers, and industry experts on a wide array of topics presented during three sessions.

Spring 2020 CANN Virtual Symposium

Building a cannabis testing laboratory is a multi-faceted project that requires specific knowledge in a variety of areas before beginning the journey. For instance, laboratory owners and managers must consider aspects such as the building location and zoning, city and state approvals, building cost (lease or ownership), and ISO 17025-2017 laboratory accreditation, which is now being required by most states in the US. As legalization is limited to the states in which cannabis testing laboratories operate, it is crucial to understand what is required to meet state testing regulations and execute on a solid business plan to roll out a successful laboratory opening with minimal delays.

Where to start and what to think about when finding and building out a facility

Understanding specific regulatory aspects and how that affects decision-making

Importance of analytical equipment and building a solid vendor partnership that brings strong service and support to new testing lab projects

: Kate Evans, CEO/Owner, Longboard Scientific Consulting Company

: Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2020 at 2pm EDT | 1pm CDT | 11am PDT

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 2pm EDT | 1pm CDT | 11am PDT

On demand available after airing until May 5, 2021

https://www.cannabissciencetech.com/cst_w/testing_laboratory

Articles

Join us for this webcast to learn about what is required to meet state testing regulations and execute on a solid business plan to roll out a successful laboratory opening.

How to Build a Cannabis Testing Laboratory

https://www.cannabissciencetech.com/cst_w/COVID-19

Many chemists and scientists are considered essential personnel during the COVID-19 outbreak.  While many chemists understand the nature of clean lab techniques, they might not be aware of how these techniques will protect them from a biological contamination risk. This webcast will talk about the fundaments of a biological viral outbreak and discuss common and uncommon laboratory techniques that will limit spread and combat contamination. We will discuss additional points of protection and laboratory practices that can be enacted to ensure a higher degree of cleanliness. We will also talk about the inevitable result of potential chemical contamination, which can result, with the increased application of chemicals for biological protection.

Review of common laboratory cleanliness practices and how they can be increased or changed to also combat biological agents
	Discussion of the biology and virology involved of the current outbreak to the chemical community which has some knowledge of the process but does not see biology as part of their expertise
	Highlight where biological controls may contribute unfortunate chemical contamination to their analysis so that the community can be aware and minimize disruption to their work

Patricia Atkins, Senior Application Scientist, SPEX CertiPrep

Rebekah Biermann, Territory Sales Manager, SPEX CertiPrep

 Thursday, Mar. 26, 2020 at 1pm EDT | 12pm CDT | 10am PDT

On demand available after airing until Mar. 26, 2021.

 MilliporeSigma, the life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

This webcast will talk about the fundaments of a biological viral outbreak and discuss common and uncommon laboratory techniques that will limit spread and combat contamination.Live: Thursday, Mar. 26, 2020 at 1pm EDT | 12pm CDT | 10am PDT On demand available after final airing Mar. 26, 2021Register free: https://www.cannabissciencetech.com/cst_w/COVID-19

Editors’ Series: Limiting Laboratory Exposure: A Chemist’s Guide to the COVID-19 Outbreak

http://www.cannabissciencetech.com/cst_w/exploring

Cannabis is difficult to analyze because of its chemical diversity, but more importantly the wide concentration ranges of its constituents. This chemical diversity can be very important in determining its utility, potency and medicinal effectiveness. A powerful, nontargeted discovery technique-gas chromatography- and two-dimensional gas chromatography paired with time-of-flight mass spectrometry-was used to determine a wide range of constituents including cannabinoids, terpenes, terpenoids, noncannabinoid phenols, nitrogenous compounds, flavonoids, and contaminants such as residual solvents and pesticides.

Introduction to two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC x GC) and time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOFMS)

Nontargeted screening data analysis schemes

Various components and compounds classes found in cannabis samples 

Speakers: Julie Kowalski, Founder/Consultant/Trainer, JA Kowalski Science Support LLC

Time and date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 3pm GMT | 4pm CET

On demand available after airing until Mar. 24, 2021

We know cannabis is complex, so where do we start. Nontargeted screening provides a wealth of information about the chemical constituents that are found in cannabis samples. This presentation demonstrates technology that takes us one step closer to answering “what’s all in there?”.

Editors’ Series Exploring Chemical Constituents in Cannabis Using Nontargeted GC and GCxGC with TOFMS

http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spec_w/soil_analysis


	Agronomy - including plant genetics, plant physiology, soil fertilization, and soil science - improves the use of soil and increases the production of food and fiber crops. The work often relies heavily on analysis of field samples. The accuracy and timeliness of these analyses are vital to the testing regimes of state regulatory laboratories, contract and other commercial/university soil laboratories, and production laboratories maintained by fertilizer makers and other manufacturers.
	The introduction energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) for plant tissue analysis will offer a very fast analysis method that requires little sample preparation besides grinding without the need to do an acid digestion. It will also allow the user to keep their inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) focused on soil samples without having to switch over for plant analysis. This webcast will also discuss options to analyze Cannabis without extensive sample preparation as well.


	• New ED-XRF analysis for plant tissues to eliminate traditional sample preparation requirements for faster analysis
	• How to overcome issues associated with alkalis and improving trace element measurement
	• Electrothermal vaporization (ETV) technique for minimizing sample preparation for Cannabis analysis
	• Differences between optical systems and how it impacts performance
	for ICP-OES
	• How combining XRF and ICP in your lab can boost productivity
	• How to improve throughput and dramatically reduce your cost of operation

Meredith Daniel-Prowse, Ph.D., Applications Scientist, SPECTRO Analytical Instruments
	Dion Tsourides, Applications Director, SPECTRO Analytical Instruments

 Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at 1pm EST | 12pm CST | 10am PST
	On demand available after airing until Feb. 26, 2021

 SPECTRO Analytical Instruments
	AMETEK Inc

Agronomic analyses for materials such as soils, plant tissues, and Cannabis can present considerable challenges, even for today’s spectrometers. Many analyzers currently on the market may fall short of satisfactory performance.Learn how new advances in ICP-OES technology can greatly benefit your analysis of soils, plants and Cannabis samples and how the introduction of ED-XRF analysis can simplify sample preparation and increase productivity for nutrient and heavy metal analysis.

Advances in XRF and ICP-OES Analysis for Plant Tissue and Soil Analysis Including Cannabis

http://www.chromatographyonline.com/lcgc_w/regulatory_compliance

In Canada and states of the U.S.A. where medicinal or recreational cannabis programs have been legalized, compliance with localized regulatory quality and safety testing requires a suite of analytical tools. Ensuring residual pesticide levels in cannabis plant or cannabinoid products do not exceed defined upper limits is arguably the most difficult of the required assays. In the U.S. and Canada, most of the pesticides in the regulatory lists are tested using liquid chromatography/tandem quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). However, many of the target pesticide lists include compounds not amenable to electrospray ionization (ESI), most commonly used in LC/MS/MS applications. In this case, gas chromatography/tandem quadrupole mass spectrometry (GC/MS/MS) using electron ionization (EI) is required. This presentation will discuss the rationale for GC/MS/MS use in cannabis regulatory testing and describe a novel method for the analysis of five pesticides that do not respond well to ESI. The methodology is designed to partner with LC/MS/MS to provide a fast, complete, robust, and reproducible workflow from sample preparation through final reporting. We will also present new analyses “on-tap” at Agilent for terpenes and residual solvents in cannabis and cannabinoid products using GC/MS techniques.

How a single-stream sample preparation amenable to both LC/MS/MS and GC/MS/MS improves the robustness and increases productivity for the analysis of residual pesticides in cannabis matrix

Why GC/MS/MS is also required for the analysis of certain pesticides in Canada and certain states of the U.S.A.

The latest analytical approaches for the analysis of terpenes and residual solvents in cannabinoid products

Anthony Macherone, Ph.D., Sr. Scientist & Strategic Program Manager, Agilent Technologies, Inc., Visiting Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

 Tuesday Jan. 21, 2020 at 2pm EST | 1pm CST | 11am PST

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at 2pm EST | 1pm CST | 11am PST

On demand available after final airing until Jan. 30, 2021

Join us for this webcast to learn about when you need to use GC/MS/MS in cannabis pesticide testing, how a single-stream sample preparation amenable to both LC/MS/MS and GC/MS/MS improves robustness and increases productivity, and the latest analytical approaches for the analysis of terpenes and residual solvents in cannabinoid products.

Assuring Regulatory Compliance in Cannabis Testing: GC/MS/MS Analysis of the “Fast-5” Pesticides and What’s New in the World of GC/MS Testing

http://www.cannabissciencetech.com/cst_w/analytical


	Cannabis is a complex matrix to analyze, leading many laboratories across the country wondering how to handle the samples that are coming in. Without federal oversight, there are no standards or methods for everyone to follow. To help solve this problem, AOAC INTERNATIONAL created the Cannabis Analytical Science Program (CASP) in March 2019 to provide a forum for the development of standards and the adoption of Official Methods of Analysis. This webcast will review the CASP program objectives, 2019 accomplishments, and plans for 2020 from the CASP Program Lead and the three working group chairs.

About technical requirements in CASP standards

Scott G. Coates, CASP Program Lead, Senior Director of the AOAC Research Institute
	Julia Bramante, Ph.D., Lead Scientist, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
	Holly Johnson, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer, American Herbal Products Association
	Susan Audino, Ph.D., Principal, S.A. Audino & Associates, LLC

 Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at 11am EST | 8am PST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CET

On demand available after airing until Dec. 5, 2020.

Learn how we will solve the problem of cannabis analysis.
	Live: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at 11am EST | 8am PST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CETOn demand available after airing until Dec. 5, 2020.Register Free: http://www.cannabissciencetech.com/cst_w/analytical

Editors’ Series: Cannabis Analytical Science Program

http://www.cannabissciencetech.com/cst_w/importance


	Cannabis is medicine and it should be tested like medicine. This means the cannabis industry needs to adopt the pharmaceutical industry testing paradigm of cradle to grave testing. Our industry needs to test raw materials, after each manufacturing step, and the final product to insure the safety and efficacy of the medicines we manufacture. Sending samples out to third party labs is not practical because the results take too long, which is why cannabis businesses need to do their own testing. The technologies available for this as well as how in-house testing can increase profitability and reduce compliance failures will be discussed.

Technology available for in-house testing

How can in-house testing increase profitability in the cannabis industry

How can in-house testing reduce compliance failures in cannabis

 Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at 11am EST | 8am PST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CET

Cannabis is medicine and it should be tested like medicine. This means the cannabis industry needs to adopt the pharmaceutical industry testing paradigm of cradle to grave testing. This webcast will discuss the technologies available for in-house testing, and how it can increase profitability and reduce compliance failures.  Live: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at 11am EST | 8am PST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CETOn demand available after airing until Nov. 20, 2020.

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