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  • Are you testing into compliance?

    by Kathleen May
    “Testing into Compliance” is defined as analyzing a sample until a desired result is obtained, then reporting that value while ignoring all previous values.

  • Poor Project Planning – A Costly Mistake for Cannabis Entrepreneurs

    by Kathleen May
    Facility layout and design are important components of overall operations, both in terms of maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of the process(s) executed in a facility, and in meeting the needs of personnel.

  • From Raw Materials to Finished Goods: Cannabis Manufacturing Considerations

    by Kathleen May
    Facility design and construction is a complex task to tackle when building a new manufacturing facility.

  • ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation Falls Short for Cannabis Testing Laboratories

    by Kathleen May
    Kathleen provides insight on where ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation may not be sufficient guidance for cannabis testing laboratories to operate in a compliant and safe manner.

  • ASTM International Cannabis Committee D37 Launches New Website

    by Kathleen May
    ASTM International Cannabis Committee D37 has launched a new website! Check it out for all the latest on D37, including what the committee is doing to shape the future of the cannabis industry.

  • GMPs and Cannabis Manufacturing

    by Kathleen May

    Despite the rapid evolution of the cannabis industry, the assurance of safe manufacturing practices remains unclear.

  • Triskele Brings Quality Solutions to the Cannabis Industry

    by Kathleen May
    Across the country, the emerging industry faces unique challenges. The FDA has not yet mandated the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), but rest assured those regulations are coming.

  • The Benefit of Quality in the Cannabis Industry

    by Kathleen May
    We’ve all seen headlines or heard rumors about products being seized or returned because of pesticide and mold contamination or other issues. When issues like this arise, they cost the producer money. The cost is not only in the form of regulatory fines and lost product. It also extends to the reputation of the brand.

  • Wisconsin: A Pioneer in Cannabis Legalization

    by Kathleen May
    AB 482 aims to legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana for adult use in Wisconsin. The bill also outlines a program for patients seeking to alleviate symptoms or effects of debilitating medical conditions.

  • The Need for Laboratory Compliance in a Non-Regulated Industry

    by Kathleen May
    The Quality Control (QC) laboratory serves as one of the most critical functions in pharmaceutical manufacturing and control.

  • Shaping the Future of Cannabis

    by Kathleen May
    As members of the ASTM International Cannabis Standards Committee, D37, we are focused on creating technical standards and guidance materials for cannabis and its products and processes.