Contaminants

Articles

Patrick Bird, Senior Manager of Scientific Affairs at bioMérieux, presented “Innovative Method Development to Meet the Needs for the Cannabis Industry" on the first day of Cannabis Science Conference in the Analytical Track.

Data-Driven Testing and Improvements: Patrick Bird Discusses Method Development

Videos

Hear what Patrick Bird says about optimizing method development, good manufacturing practices, and cannabis genomics. 

Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024: Interview with Patrick Bird, Analytical Track

Learn more from Patrick Bird about the hands-on microbiology workshop at the upcoming Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024.

Microbiology 101: A Preconference Workshop at Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2024

This article explains four key areas growers should focus on to mitigate the need for excessive remediation.

Let’s Talk About It: Cannabis Remediation

An article in The Wall Street Journal offered an overview of some of the causes and impacts of contaminated cannabis.

Legal Cannabis Does Not Always Mean Safe Cannabis

A hold was placed in late December and is still under investigation.

Medical Cannabis Products in Mississippi Being Retested for Pesticides and Mycotoxins

Leading up to the virtual symposium, “Microbial Testing in Cannabis: Basics, Guidance, and Applications,” Cannabis Science and Technology held a poll on its LinkedIn page, offering viewers the chance to ask a question for panelists to answer during the presentation.

The Poll Results Are In! Answers to Viewer Questions for Our Virtual Symposium

A new report highlights the occurrence of contaminants in medical cannabis products within the state.

The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy Publishes Report on Contaminants in Medical Cannabis 

The study examined the health risks and made recommendations for safer products.

New Study Assesses Health Risks from Fungus and Toxins in Cannabis and Hemp

Patricia Atkins is a Senior Applications Scientist with SPEX CertiPrep and a member of both the AOAC and ASTM committees for cannabis.

A look at why understanding the conditions in which microorganisms thrive, grow, and multiply is important in both controlling microbial growth and optimizing for microbial testing.