This is an excerpt from an article found on Skunk Magazine and technology FULL ARTICLE This blog is in response to the January 26th, 2023 announcement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in regards to regulatory oversight in the cannabidiol (CBD) market. The...

USDA Cracking Down on Organic Fraud Consumers want options, especially when purchasing products, and organic seems to be a popular selection. Organic items are widely available and can be purchased at any grocery store, farmers market, and online sales. Most people...

Better believe it, OSHA has regulatory jurisdiction over cannabis facilities - including cultivation, processing, manufacturing, lab, and retail. Businesses are required to ensure a safe workplace, including marijuana and hemp businesses. Under the Occupational Safety...

This is an excerpt from an article found on Cannabis Science and Technology FULL ARTICLE What are current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) certification and why get it? It takes a lot of time, it’s hard work, and can be expensive to become cGMP certified, so why be...

This is an excerpt from an article found on Cannabis Science and technology FULL ARTICLE Terpenes can be tricky. Although cannabis is heavily regulated, since cannabis-derived terpenes do not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other cannabinoids, they are not...

This is an excerpt from an article found on Natural Products Insider FULL ARTICLE Third-party certifications have become increasingly popular across the cannabis industry. Certifying that one’s production processes are rock-solid is a worthwhile endeavor that will set...

Industry Certifications: Which is Best? Are you looking for new company goals for 2022? Obtaining quality and safety certifications for the business will boost your competitive edge! Not only do company certifications set you apart from competitors, but some states...

This is an excerpt from an article found on The Dales Report FULL ARTICLE The legal cannabis industry in the United States has been salivating over the prospect of New York’s state market since the idea of legal weed came about. With a population of nearly 20 million...

September is National Food Safety Education Month! We’ve all been there…stomach grumbling, nauseousness, running to the loo, rethinking our food choices earlier that day or the day prior. Chances are, you’re experiencing a foodborne illness. Typically, foodborne...

Certifications Available to the Cannabis Industry Third party cannabis certifications have become increasingly popular among the industry. Receiving and maintaining certifications is a worthwhile endeavor that will set up your business for long term success, give you...

How to Gain GMP CertificationNot many hemp or marijuana companies have achieved GMP certification, perhaps because they don’t yet realize how much GMP certification can help your company be more efficient, create safer products and from a marketing standpoint, and...

Employer’s Obligation for Workplace Respiratory ProtectionRecently, in efforts to help protect the public from COVID-19, we have seen so many different respiratory protection methods, including homemade cloth masks, N-95 masks, and half-face/full-face respirators with...

Dietary Supplements or Nutraceuticals?It seems the meaning of “Dietary Supplements” and “Nutraceuticals” terms overlap, although both have their own roles.Dietary Supplement products are intended to supplement the diet which typically contains isolated vitamins,...

This is an excerpt from an article found on Food Safety Strategies FULL ARTICLECannabis edibles and beverages are a new market for some states; others have been slowly honing their new products for years now. However, there is a need for more guidelines from the FDA,...

This is an excerpt from an article found on Company Week FULL ARTICLE ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, has been bringing standards to manufacturers and other businesses since 1947. It's developed more than 23,000 standards in its existence,...

Chemicals in the WorkplaceIn efforts to remove potential highly contagious COVID-19 and other viruses from surfaces, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends elevated concentration of disinfectants. The higher chemical concentrations are...

This is an excerpt from an article found on Company Week FULL ARTICLE Kim Stuck was Colorado's first "marijuana specialist" for DDPHE, the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment. Today she helps cannabis companies on the journey to more professional...

This is an excerpt from an article found on totalfood.com/ FULL ARTICLE As marijuana is being legalized in certain states, people are using it in many forms, including edibles. Unfortunately, food safety isn’t always top-of-mind when preparing marijuana edibles, and...

This is an excerpt from an article found on foodsafetynews.com FULL ARTICLE They call her “The Weed Whacker.”  As the first marijuana specialist for the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment — and therefore the first marijuana specialist for a public...

Success for most food manufacturers stems in part from their commitment to food safety and this is no less true for those who specialize in cannabis food products. At this time, there are no official federal regulations for the manufacture of cannabis food products...