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We hold ourselves to a higher standard

So much press lately about lab integrity, it’s surprising that it took this long to get into the hands of mainstream media. At SC Labs, we do many things that…

SC LabsOctober 27, 2022

Proper science starts with systematic sample preparation

Cannabis Testing & Science Industry News

Why good science in the cannabis industry is more urgent than ever

The single biggest problem facing our industry today: potency inflation. To overcome this, we support new state-based regulations that prioritize well-designed comparative studies and enforce consequences when cheating happens. But the…

SC LabsOctober 21, 2022

Cannabis Testing & Science

Learn about cannabinoids

Cannabinoids The cannabis plant contains dozens of active compounds called cannabinoids, which are found within the flower, leaf, and stem. Researchers have identified over 70 unique cannabinoids within the cannabis…

SC LabsJuly 30, 2022

Cannabis Testing & Science

Learn about terpenes

Terpenes The nose knows The relationship between terpenes and cannabinoids, known as the “entourage effect,” may ultimately differentiate the effects of one strain of cannabis from another. What are terpenes?…

SC LabsJuly 23, 2022

A Cannabis Manifesto: It's Time to Retire the Words Indica and Sativa from Cannabis Culture

Cannabis Testing & Science Data & Results

Cannabis Manifesto: Time to Retire“Indica” and “Sativa” Vocab

Mark Lewis and Alec Dixon, LA Weekly | Indica, sativa, and hybrid are the colloquialisms that have dominated cannabis culture and the corresponding marketplace since the beginning. While recent literature…

SC LabsApril 7, 2022

Cannabis Testing & Science Hemp Testing & Science Industry News

Do You Know What’s in Your “Legal” CBD or THC Vape?

By Chris Roberts, Cannabis Now | Solvents, synthetic cannabinoids, and GHB? Study finds numerous unlabeled additives in “legal” hemp-derived CBD vaporizer cartridges as well as illicit-market THC cartridges. It’s been…

SC LabsDecember 3, 2021

Close up of a preroll and cannabis flower

Cannabis Testing & Science

Should rolling papers be tested for pesticides and heavy metals?

Pre-rolls are making a reappearance as the preferred method of consumption among cannabis users, and the rolling papers market has exploded to meet this growing demand. In the interest of…

SC LabsAugust 23, 2021

Cannabis Testing & Science

PhytoFacts: Standardizing the Way We Talk About Terpenes

By Mark Lewis, Ph. D., Napro Research | PhytoFacts didn’t appear out of thin air. It came from an urgent need in the cannabis sector. Breeders, buyers, producers, and ultimately…

SC LabsJune 23, 2021

Cannabis Testing & Science Industry News

Decontamination and Remediation of Regulated Marijuana

The MED will soon adopt new and amended rules for the decontamination and remediation of regulated marijuana. Colorado producers will be required to re-test remediated or decontaminated product (flower, wet…

SC LabsApril 23, 2021

Cannabis Testing & Science Data & Results Hemp Testing & Science

Understanding Delta-8 THC Testing

Introduction In 2020, the hemp industry saw the rise in popularity of hemp-derived Delta-8 THC. From vape cartridges to infused products, Delta-8 THC has become the hot new cannabinoid in…

SC LabsFebruary 25, 2021

Cannabis Testing & Science

We hold ourselves to a higher standard

Why good science in the cannabis industry is more urgent than ever

Learn about cannabinoids

Learn about terpenes

Cannabis Manifesto: Time to Retire“Indica” and “Sativa” Vocab

Do You Know What’s in Your “Legal” CBD or THC Vape?

Should rolling papers be tested for pesticides and heavy metals?

PhytoFacts: Standardizing the Way We Talk About Terpenes

Decontamination and Remediation of Regulated Marijuana

Understanding Delta-8 THC Testing

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