Washington: Marijuana screening considered game-changer for growers
Labs specializing in marijuana product safety testing are gearing up for a new July 1 requirement to test cannabis products for pesticides. The state Department of Health regulation will force licensed growers of medical marijuana to screen products before distribution.
Confidence Analytics in Redmond now has the first known technology in Western Washington to conduct such tests. The machine cost the lab $500,000 and is a more precise screening technology able to detect pesticides in the parts per billion.
Scientists believe the testing is so powerful it will give new insight into the chemical make-up of each strain and produce new and useful information for growers.
"Over time, it will help them better understand what parts of their process influence the final outcome of their products," said Nick Mosely, Co-founder of Confidence Analytics. "It's going to be a tremendous tool for them to improve their manufacturing processes."
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