Cannabis Testing & Science Archives

Cannabis Testing & Science Industry News

From ‘Veronica Mars’ to toxic vapes: The rise and fall of Honey Cut

By Marissa Wenzke, with David Downs, Leafly | More than 2,051 Americans are sick and 39 have died from vaping-associated pulmonary injury (VAPI) this year. There are many suspects, but…

SC LabsNovember 9, 2019

Cannabis Testing & Science

Why Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid Classifications Mean Close to Nothing

By Danielle Simone Brand, Civilized | While poking around your local dispensary, it’s almost guaranteed that you will speak or hear the terms “indica,” “sativa,” or “hybrid,” at least once.…

SC LabsNovember 7, 2019

Cannabis Testing & Science

The Value of Testing for Cutting Agents

By Jeff Gray, SC Labs Chief Innovation Officer and Cofounder Addressing the epidemic related to contaminated vape products is not only a top priority for public health officials, it is…

SC LabsOctober 14, 2019

SC Labs scientist in lab testing cannabis samples

Cannabis Testing & Science Scientific Articles

Cannabis Batch Requirements that Fail Regulatory Compliance Testing

A cannabis goods batch that fails any test performed by a licensed testing laboratory fails regulatory compliance testing and may not be transported to any retailer for sale or to…

SC LabsFebruary 4, 2019

Cannabis Testing & Science

Accuracy in Reporting: Laboratory Quality Controls (LQC)

When it comes to testing, we know the success of your business relies on defensible data. As an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, SC Labs follows a strict protocol for Laboratory…

SC LabsAugust 20, 2018

Cannabis Testing & Science Data & Results

Lab results over 100% purity? An explanation.

Over the last several years, there’s been a demand for higher potency cannabis products. Recently, manufacturers have developed the methodology to purify certain cannabinoids, typically THC-A and CBD-A, into their…

SC LabsApril 16, 2018

Cannabis Testing & Science

SC Labs Interviews Roy Upton of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia

SC Labs interviews Roy Upton of the American Herbal Pharmacopeia. Roy co-authored the AHP's Cannabis Monograph. What is a monograph? The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia® develops qualitative and therapeutic monographs on…

SC LabsMay 17, 2017

Cannabis Testing & Science

Beyond Aroma: Terpenes in Cannabis

Skunky, fruity, floral, the bouquet of smells associated with cannabis can be highly diverse and varied from cultivar to cultivar. This diversity comes from the fragrant molecules found in cannabis…

SC LabsFebruary 19, 2016

Illustration of human brain with Cannabis diagram overlaying it

Cannabis Testing & Science

Cannabis and Memory

We’ve all heard of the “forgetful stoner”, and while some of us have better recall after excessive indulgence, others may have more difficulties. This is due to the modulation of…

SC LabsFebruary 6, 2015

Cannabis Testing & Science

Cannabis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an illness characterized by increased production of mucus and chronic inflammation of the airways resulting in reduced respiratory capacity. The two…

SC LabsNovember 26, 2014

SC Labs provides compliance, quality control, and R&D testing services to help cannabis and hemp companies build their reputations and protect their businesses.

Quick Links