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7 Warning Signs a CBD Product is Fake

By Jill Schildhouse, Reader's Digest | An alarming number of CBD products on the market fail laboratory testing for safety and efficacy. Learn how to discern between reputable brands and…

SC LabsDecember 10, 2020

A Matter of Equity: Addressing Diversity in the Cannabis Industry

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A Matter of Equity: Addressing the Lack of Diversity in Cannabis

By Kaisha-Dyan McMillan, MG Retailer | Memorial Day 2020 will be remembered as a watershed moment in history. Throughout the holiday weekend, civil unrest exploded in communities across America and…

SC LabsNovember 10, 2020

California's New Cannabis Terroir Laws Are A Major Win for Legacy Growers

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California’s New Cannabis Terroir Laws Major Win For Legacy Growers

By Andrew Ward | A new state law restricts use of artificial lights, shelters or any other form of temperature or climate control. California's most iconic cannabis cultivation zones and…

SC LabsNovember 6, 2020

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The Paper Chase

By Brian Beckley, Marijuana Venture | Producers and processors may be used to keeping an eye on their inputs to ensure their products are safe from pesticides and heavy metals,…

SC LabsOctober 19, 2020

In the Cannabis Patch, a Patchwork of Safety Standards-and in Some Cases None at All

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Inconsistent Safety Standards Seen in Cannabis Industry

By Nate Seltenrich, Fair Warning | Although 35 states, three U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis for recreational or medical use, there still are no uniform…

SC LabsOctober 14, 2020

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Contaminated Paper Scare Hits Cannabis Prerolls Industry

By Jimi Devine, LA Weekly | Prerolls are one of the fastest growing sectors of the cannabis space, but now the industry is dealing with a whole new issue as…

SC LabsJuly 8, 2020

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Race, diversity, and Black ownership in the cannabis industry

By Brandon Dorfman, Pot Network | “Cannabis is a term; cannabis is a plant,” said Jeff Gray in an early morning conversation with The PotNetwork. Gray is the CEO of…

SC LabsJuly 8, 2020

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SAFE Banking Act Included in COVID-19 Legislation

By Aaron G. Biros, Cannabis Industry Journal | The HEROES Act, the newest COVID-19 relief legislation making its way through Congress, includes an exciting new addition: the SAFE Banking Act,…

SC LabsMay 12, 2020

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Cannabis labs join the fight against COVID-19

By Mitchell Colbert, Leafly. We’ve already seen all sorts of cannabis businesses join the effort to combat COVID-19, but recently cannabis labs have also joined in to lend their scientific…

SC LabsApril 22, 2020

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Leafly investigation: Vape lung injuries date back to 2007

By David Downs, Leafly | On Jan. 12, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) posted some good news about vaping-associated pulmonary injury (VAPI). After 2,700 injured and…

SC LabsFebruary 18, 2020

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