CSQ Launches Compliance Toolkit for Colorado Operators Following the Certification’s Approval to Audit CO’s Safe Harbor Hemp Products

CSQ’s accredited certification program, along with its Certification Body, ASI are both now approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) for Safe Harbor Hemp manufacturers for cGMP certification, per Colorado’s revised statutes that took effect July 1st. 

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Don’t Reinvent The Wheel: A Tour of ASTM Standards for Cannabis and Hemp – Part 2

In our previous article, we delved into the foundational ASTM International standards that are shaping the cannabis and hemp industries. We explored the first true universal symbol for cannabis, water activity controls, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards. As we continue this journey, we turn our attention to four additional ASTM International…

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S3 Collective and MCSA File Public Comment Response to Proposed Cannabis Rescheduling

This official response to Docket No. 2024-11137 highlights the unique role that experienced technical organizations play in supporting federal policy, particularly where state entities are constrained by federal legality.

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Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: A Tour of ASTM Standards for Cannabis – Part 1

In the realm of consumer safety, minimum standards form a critical safety net that allows businesses and regulators alike with necessary guidelines. In this series of articles, we will explore specific ASTM International standards that have already been developed and published by its Committee on Cannabis.

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VT’s 1st Delta-9 Beverages Are Here to Socialize

Cannabis Industry Journal had a quick call with Ryan Chaffin, Director of Business Development at Upstate, to learn more about their new Delta-9 beverage launch.

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Navigating the Cannabis Industry: Risk Management for Profitability

The cannabis industry is growing and changing at an unprecedented pace, creating immense profit potential and putting a spotlight on the array of risks for those in the arena.

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Highlights from NoCo Hemp Conference Panels: How did we get here, and where are we going?

David Vaillencourt and Bethany Moore attended the 10th Annual NoCo Hemp Conference and Expo in Estes Park, Colorado. Educational panels included a wide array of topics covering both the fiber and industrial potentials of hemp products as well as the plant’s supplemental and dietary applications. Their attention focused on consuming the policy and regulatory discussions held throughout the day on Thursday, April 11.

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Be ready! How to Prepare for a State Cannabis Inspection

On average, cannabis operators are visited one to two times each year for state inspections, one time for insurance purposes, and one time for banking purposes. In this article, we focus on how to prepare for three types of state regulatory inspections: pre-operational, unannounced, and renewal. However, the basics of preparing for a state regulatory inspection apply to all inspections, including those for banking and insurance purposes.

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The Guardians of Consumer Safety: The Role of GMPs in Cannabis and Hemp

History of GMPs and why it’s important for the cannabis and hemp industry.

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Navigating the Future: A Glimpse into ASTM Committee Week and the Blueprint for Cannabis and Hemp Standards

Quotes from David Vaillencourt, CEO of The GMP Collective; Alena Rodriguez, S3 Collective, and Darwin Millard, The Spock of Cannabis.

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