In a sweeping show of popular support, New Jersey, Arizona, Montana, and South Dakota have all voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, and Mississippi has voted to legalize marijuana for medical use. In all five states, the decision was made by ballot measure. These five states are only
Cannabis Q&A: Understanding Vitamin E Acetate and the Vaping Product Crisis
As more and more states across America legalize cannabis, it is important to ensure that the public can be confident in the end product that they use. A2LA is engaged in ensuring quality and compliance in this industry, as evidenced by our ever-growing presence in industry groups, influence on state
Demeter Laboratory Provides Cannabis Oversight In Oklahoma
The A2LA-accredited Demeter Laboratory was recently awarded a unique contract as part of Oklahoma’s comprehensive plan to ensure uniform quality in medical cannabis products. In 2019 Demeter was the first medical cannabis laboratory in the state of Oklahoma to be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by A2LA,
ECC Test Lab Becomes First ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited Cannabis Lab in Virginia by A2LA
October 15, 2020, Frederick, MD – A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of ECC Test Lab to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for cannabis testing. East Coast Cannalytics (dba ECC Test Lab), based in Blacksburg, VA, is the first cannabis testing laboratory accredited to the standard in the state by
Trichome Analytical Becomes First ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited Cannabis Lab in New Jersey
September 23, 2020, Frederick, MD – A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of Trichome Analytical to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for cannabis testing. Trichome, based in Mount Laurel, NJ, is the first cannabis testing laboratory accredited to the standard in the state. “The evolution of the hemp and
A2LA Accredits Viridis Laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025
August, 2020, Frederick, MD – A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of Viridis Laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for cannabis testing. Viridis, based in Lansing, MI, is A2LA’s first cannabis testing laboratory accredited in the State of Michigan. “Our company is incredibly proud of
How A2LA (and the World) is Adjusting to the Digital Conference Space
In any other year, A2LA staff and assessors might have attended a dozen or more conferences, expos, and professional gatherings by now. These opportunities to network and share professional insight were a part of our industry presence that we never anticipated losing altogether, but as is the case
A2LA Expands Quality Forensic Toxicology’s Scope to Include Cannabis Testing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more information, contact: Anna Williams Phone: 240.575.7494awilliams@A2LA.orgA2LA Expands Quality Forensic Toxicology’s Scope to Include Cannabis TestingDecember 31, 2019, Frederick, MD – A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of Quality Forensic Toxicology for