CV Sciences, Alkemist Labs team up with NIST to improve hemp/CBD testing Leading hemp/CBD firm CV Sciences is partnering with Alkemist Labs and a government agency to improve the state of the art in cannabinoids testing. The two companies will collaborate with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on ways cannabis testing labs can demonstrate and improve measurement capabilities and comparability. The tools developed through the program will support measurements establishing legal, commerce, and safety claims through the development of fit-for-purpose analytical methodologies, production of Reference Materials, NIST is part of the US Department of Commerce. NIST does research on and develops validation standards for materials testing and measurements of all kinds. In the dietary supplement realm, NIST has in the past developed