Cannabis, sports and the World Anti-Doping Agency by Diana Tran | Mar 17, 2022 | Blogs, Cannabis, Food / Beverage, Food and Beverage, ForensicRead time: 2 minutes We’ve all heard about the doping scandal that shocked the cycling world at the 1998 Tour de France, right? Well, because of that scandal, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) arranged a World Conference on Doping that brought together all...
Rescheduling a Schedule I substance, and the Delta-8 controversy by Diana Tran | Dec 17, 2021 | Blogs, Food / Beverage, Food and BeverageRead time: 2 minutes Introduction to drug scheduling in the US Did you know that in the US, drugs and other chemicals are classified into 5 distinct categories depending on the drug’s acceptable medical use and its potential for abuse or dependency? Drugs federally...
Cannabis legalization in the UK and the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC) by Diana Tran | Nov 23, 2021 | Blogs, Cannabis, Food / BeverageRead time: 4 minutes Introduction to UK cannabis legalization The legalization of cannabis in the UK is a hot topic as public demand continues to rise. While the UK legalized medical cannabis in late 2018, doctors have so far been reluctant to issue prescriptions....
Thailand cannabis legalization by Diana Tran | Aug 30, 2021 | Blogs5th August 2021 Read time: 2 minutes Thailand has become the first southeast Asian country to legalize cannabis for medical use. Cannabis was originally introduced into Thailand from India, and until it was outlawed in the 1930s, it was historically used as a kitchen...
Not all cannabis is created equal: cannabis strains explained by Diana Tran | May 24, 2021 | Blogs, Environmental / IndustrialRead time: 4 minutes Cannabis strains not only have different effects, but also serve different purposes. In the mainstream world, cannabis is grouped into 3 distinct strains: Indica, Sativa and hybrid. Indica strains are of Hindu Kush Mountain origins, and they are...
It’s not all rope and leaves: cannabis analysis 101 by Diana Tran | Apr 13, 2021 | Blogs, Environmental / IndustrialRead time: 4 minutes Introduction to cannabis: analysis Cannabis is a broad umbrella of classification that includes both hemp and marijuana. Check out a recent blog that lays out the definitions. This blog will focus on the common criteria we look at when conducting...