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Post-Harvest Humidity Control: The Hidden Driver of Cannabis Mold Failures
Many cannabis mold failures originate not in the grow room but in post-harvest storage. Humidity control after harvest is one of the most critical and underappreciated factors in microbial compliance.
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ISO 17025 Accreditation Is Becoming the Standard for Cannabis Testing Labs in 2026
More states are requiring cannabis testing labs to achieve ISO 17025 accreditation in 2026, raising the bar for analytical competency and accountability. Here is what the standard means for cultivators.
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Alien Labs Recall: California’s Aspergillus Testing Continues to Expose Market Gaps
California’s DCC issued a mandatory recall for multiple Alien Labs flower and pre-roll products due to Aspergillus spp. contamination in April 2025, underscoring persistent gaps in California’s cannabis compliance ecosystem.
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New York Recalls Cannabis Products After Keystone Lab Issues Fraudulent Test Results
New York’s OCM recalled cannabis products from 54 lots after discovering Keystone State Testing issued unreliable Aspergillus results. The case is one of the most significant lab fraud incidents in U.S. cannabis history.
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Federal Cannabis Safety Bill Would Transform Compliance Requirements Nationwide
The proposed Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act would establish federal testing requirements, pesticide restrictions, and packaging standards for cannabis and hemp. Here is what cultivators need to understand.
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New York Updates Cannabis Lab Testing Limits: What Changed in February 2026
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management updated its laboratory testing limits in February 2026, tightening standards for Aspergillus and other contaminants. Here is what cultivators need to know.
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Pure Beauty Cannabis Recall: Aspergillus fumigatus Found in California Flower Products
California issued a voluntary recall for multiple Pure Beauty flower products due to Aspergillus fumigatus contamination, adding to the state’s growing list of mold-related compliance failures.
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Can You Trust Your COA? The Cannabis Lab Fraud Crisis Explained
Three major cannabis lab fraud cases in Michigan, New York, and Massachusetts revealed that COAs from licensed labs cannot always be trusted. Here is what cultivators must understand.
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Heavy Metals in Cannabis: Why Testing Beyond Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, and Mercury Matters
Most states require cannabis heavy metal testing for four compounds. New research shows the risk picture is broader. Here is what cultivators need to understand about expanded heavy metal panels.