Articles tagged with "labeling"
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Weed buyer beware: THC inflation is getting out of hand
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on August 17, 2022Read moreNot every lab is doing it, but too many are. Here’s how “lab shopping” ends up cheating you at the cash register.
Why you can’t always trust the cannabis label
Leafly Staff - Published on April 13, 2021Read moreAs cannabis remains federally illegal, the necessary standardization for cannabis testing remains unrealized with potentially steep consequences for consumers. PSI Labs gives an inside perspective.
Chemometrics will change how you buy weed
Leafly Staff - Published on March 26, 2021Read moreDon’t get caught in the potency race trap. Chemometric reporting from SC Labs shows you the full picture of what you’re buying.
Why you should read the label on your cannabis product
Aimee O'Driscoll - Published on April 30, 2020Read moreTesting ensures that cannabis products are safe, and it also tells you about potency, and cannabinoid and terpene levels. Not having a test is a red flag. Here’s what to look out for on a cannabis product label.
How to read a CBD label
David Downs - Published on November 21, 2019Read moreCBD oil and other products come in myriad packages—here’s the key to deciphering what you need to know.
Michigan Unveils New Label for Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on February 20, 2018Read moreThe symbol is an upside-down green triangle with an image of a green marijuana leaf in the middle along with the words “CONTAINS THC” above it.
Arizona May Finally Begin Lab Testing Medical Cannabis for Contaminants
Ben Adlin - Published on January 29, 2018Read moreMore than seven years after Arizona legalized medical cannabis, the state may begin to require lab testing to identify mold, pesticides, and other contaminants.
California’s New Packaging Rules Bring Price Bump for Retailers
Hayley Fox - Published on December 27, 2017Read more“Most of the burden upfront is going to be on the retailer,” says Nick Kovacevich, CEO of LA-based packaging manufacturer Kush Bottles.
How to help consumers understand the amount of THC and CBD in their cannabis
Leafly Staff - Published on November 29, 2017Read moreTHC and CBD percentages on cannabis product labels can be confusing to consumers if there’s no scale explaining potency. Using lab testing data, Leafly has come up with a better system.
Colorado Gives Cannabis Candy a New Look to Avoid Confusion
The Associated Press - Published on September 30, 2016Read moreA requirement that edibles come with a diamond-shaped stamp and the letters T-H-C — not just on packaging but on the edibles themselves — takes effect Saturday.