Cannabis Testing & Science Archives

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

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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

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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

Cannabis Testing & Science

Leaky Gut Syndrome: Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)

What is Leaky Gut Syndrome and how is it diagnosed? Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS) is an ailment characterized by a variety of symptoms including abdominal pain, fatigue, inflammation, gas, bloating,…

SC LabsNovember 12, 2014

Cannabis Testing & Science

Cannabinoids in the Management and Treatment of Migraines

What are migraines? Throbbing, pulsating, and excruciatingly painful, migraine headaches can be debilitating and affect over 23 million people in the US alone. Migraine headaches are recurrent headaches that typically…

SC LabsSeptember 24, 2014

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