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You know cannabis has gone mainstream when, thanks to rapid legalization in the US, and explosive growth in medical and commercial use, even scientists can no longer ignore the highs and lows of marijuana.
The American Chemical Society (ACS)—the world’s largest scientific society, with 158,000 members—has taken the latest step in that direction. Its cannabis chemistry committee, created in 2014 in response to a member petition, has been upgraded to a subdivision.
This is more than a symbolic gesture: ACS has a strong voice in shaping US government policy on scientific matters.
According to Chemistry World, the subdivision’s role includes providing “expertise in laboratory safety, chemical management, and chemical safety practices.” Ezra Pryor, president of Ezchem cannabis consultancy and the member behind the 2014 petition, is concerned about the the lack of knowledge about cannabis analysis. Since 2011, the number of cannabis-testing labs in the US...
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