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Learn about terpenes

Terpenes The nose knows The relationship between terpenes and cannabinoids, known as the “entourage effect,” may ultimately differentiate the effects of one strain of cannabis from another. What are terpenes?…

SC LabsJuly 23, 2022

A Cannabis Manifesto: It's Time to Retire the Words Indica and Sativa from Cannabis Culture

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Cannabis Manifesto: Time to Retire“Indica” and “Sativa” Vocab

Mark Lewis and Alec Dixon, LA Weekly | Indica, sativa, and hybrid are the colloquialisms that have dominated cannabis culture and the corresponding marketplace since the beginning. While recent literature…

SC LabsApril 7, 2022

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Do You Know What’s in Your “Legal” CBD or THC Vape?

By Chris Roberts, Cannabis Now | Solvents, synthetic cannabinoids, and GHB? Study finds numerous unlabeled additives in “legal” hemp-derived CBD vaporizer cartridges as well as illicit-market THC cartridges. It’s been…

SC LabsDecember 3, 2021

Close up of a preroll and cannabis flower

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Should rolling papers be tested for pesticides and heavy metals?

Pre-rolls are making a reappearance as the preferred method of consumption among cannabis users, and the rolling papers market has exploded to meet this growing demand. In the interest of…

SC LabsAugust 23, 2021

Cannabis Testing & Science

PhytoFacts: Standardizing the Way We Talk About Terpenes

By Mark Lewis, Ph. D., Napro Research | PhytoFacts didn’t appear out of thin air. It came from an urgent need in the cannabis sector. Breeders, buyers, producers, and ultimately…

SC LabsJune 23, 2021

Cannabis Testing & Science Industry News

Decontamination and Remediation of Regulated Marijuana

The MED will soon adopt new and amended rules for the decontamination and remediation of regulated marijuana. Colorado producers will be required to re-test remediated or decontaminated product (flower, wet…

SC LabsApril 23, 2021

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Understanding Delta-8 THC Testing

Introduction In 2020, the hemp industry saw the rise in popularity of hemp-derived Delta-8 THC. From vape cartridges to infused products, Delta-8 THC has become the hot new cannabinoid in…

SC LabsFebruary 25, 2021

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The Science of Delta-8 THC Testing

Table of Contents Introduction Background Chromatography 101 Case Study: Delta-8 THC Sample Conclusion Introduction In 2020, the hemp industry saw the rise in popularity of hemp-derived Delta-8 THC. From vape…

SC LabsFebruary 25, 2021

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SC Labs Report: Rolling Papers Tested for Heavy Metals and Pesticides

Learn how heavy metal and pesticide testing for all your cannabis products can help you bring higher quality, safer products to market. Recently, a cluster of over-limit detections of the…

SC LabsSeptember 2, 2020

SC Labs Report: Hemp Derived CBD Products Analyzed to CA Cannabis Compliance Standard

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Hemp-derived CBD Products Analyzed to California Compliance Standard

Highlights: This technical report was prepared by Josh Wurzer, President and Co-Founder of SC Laboratories, Inc, and brought to you by the United Cannabis Business Association (UCBA). This overview report…

SC LabsJuly 24, 2020

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