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Lab experts say the state’s mandated testing process for marijuana is not designed for the chemicals used to convert hemp CBD to THC.
“The challenges in regulating and relying on for-profit cannabis testing labs,” said Missouri’s top cannabis regulator, “is one of the most discussed challenges in the national cannabis regulatory community.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent In the marijuana industry, they say potency is king. Producers all over the country are competing to put the most intoxicating […]
State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is closely examining Missouri's cannabis program. His goal is to enhance efficiency and transparency as the industry's value nears $1 billion.
Marijuana testing labs face pressure to say products have higher THC potency results or lose business. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' new rules — including an extra layer of “round robin” testing or auditing of marijuana products — aims to prevent the practice.
The state wants to help labs feeling pressure to certify products as having high THC