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Figure 1. 2021 Emerald tests offered to 3rd party testing laboratories, data sourced from New Frontiers.
Cannabis with higher than 0.3% THC levels has yet to be recognized by the federal government and is only available in select states that have adult-use or medical programs in place. With the lack of federal recognition, states have been required to implement their own ways of regulating and ensuring consumer safety for the myriad of products containing THC. Fortunately, since Colorado and Washington legalized adult-use high THC cannabis in 2016 a company called Emerald Scientific has provided The Emerald Test to help 3rd party testing laboratories maintain consistent and proficient performance. The proficiency test is where ‘unknown samples’ are sent to the laboratory which must process them in accordance with their internal SOP. The results from this test are compared to the known concentrations of the ‘unknown sample’. Emerald has collaborated with the top reference material providers to facilitate the test ultimately helping the industry provide the safest products to consumers. These services barely scratch the surface of the offerings out there for brands wanting to provide only the safest possible products to cannabis consumers.
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