The phytocannabinoid, CBD, short for cannabidiol, is popularly consumed for its therapeutic qualities, non-psychoactive/euphoric effects, and ease of accessibility. There are two aspects to CBD regulation since CBD can be sourced two ways, from cannabis plant or hemp. CBD derived from cannabis is regulated by the State and same as THC...
Is Your Cannabis Safe? Here’s What You Need to Know About Lab Testing
Cannabis, hemp, and CBD safety testing is the analytical process of screening the plant or product for its contents and any contaminants that may have been introduced during cultivation, manufacturing, storage, or transport. Potency levels of cannabinoids like THC and CBD, terpene profiles, as well as contaminants like pesticides, heavy...
CannaSafe’s Scientific Director, Ini Afia Speaks with CannMed on Coffee Talk Podcast
CannaSafe's Scientific Director, Ini Afia, discusses the following topics, and more on CannMed Coffee Talk Podcast. Listen now, Click here. - Safety focus area of cannabis - Importance of safety testing - Challenges that come with navigating regulations - The recent vaping crisis - Ingredients in vape cartridges Ini’s notable...
CannaSafe’s Scientific Director, Ini Afia, Dives Into CannaSafe Studies with Analytical Cannabis Expo
Scientific Director, Ini Afia, has been at CannaSafe since 2017 and has worked hard to ensure CannaSafe's testing methods are accurate and up to date. Ini has studied the compounds found in legal and illicit vape carts. He discusses these studies, their results, and answers questions from the audience with...
Vaping Injuries Left a Trail of Dire Cases Around the U.S.
The CDC says more than 450 cases of vaping injuries have been identified, many tied to cannabis products Early this July, a previously healthy 21-year-old man came to the hospital with shortness of breath. His symptoms worsened so fast he had to be transferred by helicopter to the University of...
Vaping-Related Lung Illness Likely Caused by Chemical Exposure, Says CDC
Sudden, serious lung illnesses that have struck people who used vaping devices have been tied in many cases to products that contain THC, the main active ingredient in marijuana, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Health authorities have identified 450 cases of lung disease in people who...