Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QA and QC)

Articles

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

Let’s Talk About It: Cannabis Remediation

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 

In recent years, the cannabis industry has experienced rapid growth and legalization across various regions. With this surge in popularity comes a greater need for transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain. Traceability in cannabis facilities is not just a buzzword; it's a critical aspect that can make or break the industry's reputation and ensure consumer safety. In this blog, we'll explore the importance of traceability in cannabis facilities and why it's crucial for the industry's long-term success.

The High Stakes of Traceability: Why Cannabis Facilities Need Transparent Supply Chains

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.

Measuring Microbiology, Part II:  Understanding the Conditions of Microbiological Growth and Viability

As the industry continues to scale, more cannabis plants are being cultivated and processed than ever before to meet corresponding product demand, which in turn highlights the paramount role that GxP plays in ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of cannabis products.

The Crucial Role of GxP in the Cannabis Industry: Ensuring Quality, Safety, and Efficacy

Gretchen Schimelpfenig is a Senior Energy Engineer at Energy Resources Integration, LLC where she implements energy efficiency programs and provides direct consulting services. She is the former Technical Director of the Resource Innovation Institute and manager of the organization’s Technical Advisory Council. She authored RII’s Lighting, HVAC, and Facility Design & Construction Best Practices Guides for Controlled Environment Agriculture and the Lighting, HVAC, and Controls Best Practices Guides for Cannabis Cultivation. She has worked with partners like the University of Vermont to optimize commercial and industrial buildings, including greenhouses and controls systems used for academic research on hemp and other cultivars. She has a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Wyoming and an M.S. in Civil Engineering from Stanford University. She is a licensed Civil Professional Engineer in California and Vermont.

This column reviews a study published by cannabis industry design and construction professionals and describes the impact of energy regulations affecting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system selection in cannabis production facilities.

Integrated HVAC Systems for Cannabis Cultivation Have the Lowest Life Cycle Cost

This article provides insights into the opportunities involving the genetic modification of cannabis. 

Maximizing Cultivation Efficiency Through the Utilization of Genetic Technology

One important element of creating the ideal growing environment for cannabis is often overlooked: air quality. Here, we look at why this is important as well as best practices for mitigating poor air quality.

The Importance of Air Quality in Cannabis Cultivation

Videos

Filmed onsite at Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2023, Kim Stuck, founder and CEO of Allay Consulting, shares her unique insights and experiences in the industry.

Cannabis Science Conference Live: Kim Stuck

Canna Boot Camp Spring 2023 was held at ChemHistory, a premier quality control testing laboratory in Milwaukie, Oregon. In this onsite interview, we speak with Business Director Alex Hoggan.