The cannabis industry has quickly evolved over the last decade or so, with cannabis use increasing for both medical patients and recreational users across the country. However, the world of cannabis testing is also quickly evolving to keep pace with new products, changing regulations, and consumer
Accreditation Stories: ACT LAB
ACT LAB is one of the largest multi-state cannabis and hemp testing laboratories in the United States and provides services for licensed cultivators and processors. They are currently licensed in six states, including Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida, with plans to
National Industrial Hemp Council Offers New Member Discount to Hemp Testing Laboratories for A2LA-NIHC Verify Joint Recognition Program
NIHC Verify Membership fee lowers to $325 per year for new hemp testing laboratories entering the program for the first two years Frederick, Md (October 29, 2024) – The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) and the National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) have announced a
Accreditation Case Study: Alkemist Labs
Alkemist Labs, located in Garden Grove, California, was founded more than 25 years ago as an independently owned contract laboratory. With just under 50 employees in 2023, this small laboratory plays a significant role in the botanical testing industry. Their talented team members are experts in
A2LA Announces Partnership with NIHC
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A2LA and NIHC sign a memorandum of understanding to launch joint recognition program for A2LA conformity assessment bodies and NIHC members Frederick, Md (September 26, 2023) – The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) has announced a
National Hemp Month: Accreditation in the Hemp Industry
The Agricultural Adjustment Act (The Farm Bill) The Agricultural Adjustment Act, or the Farm Bill, was first signed into law in 1933 under Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Farm Bill was initially passed during the Great Depression to raise the prices of crops by allowing farmers to receive monetary
Overcoming Proficiency Testing Roadblocks for Cannabis Labs
In the cannabis industry, proficiency testing (PT) is a necessary, yet oftentimes difficult activity because of U.S. federal laws surrounding the plant. It allows growers and producers to test their products for a variety of things, including potency and THC content, pesticide residues, residual
Hops Latent Viroid – Don’t Let HLVd Kill Your Cannabis Budzz!
A2LA is Calling on All Cannabis Testing Laboratories! Have Your Growers' Back While Helping to Protect the Cannabis Industry. It is well understood that viral pathogens can have a devastating impact. Pathogens such as COVID-19 have ripped apart our world and can spread like wildfire. Plant-based