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Insights on cannabis and hemp testing, lab science, compliance and quality.

Why Is Cannabis Testing So Important?
February 13, 2023

Why Is Cannabis Testing So Important?

Laboratory Cannabis testing is paramount to consumer safety. The process ensures that all pot products sold in dispensaries have been tested by a third-party lab, like Kaycha Labs, and deemed safe for the consumer. This way, they can feel confident that what they see on the label is what they are ge

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We Need to Educate Cannabis Customers to Buy Legal
January 23, 2023

We Need to Educate Cannabis Customers to Buy Legal

The legal market needs to remain competitive by persuading consumers to abandon the illicit market for their health. Educating the consumer spells victory.

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What’s Wrong with Scrapping Cannabis Testing Limits?
January 11, 2023

What’s Wrong with Scrapping Cannabis Testing Limits?

Dropping Cannabis testing limits only serves to undermine the standards, quality, and expectations that customers have come to appreciate.

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How Can We Improve Gas Station Cannabis?
December 19, 2022

How Can We Improve Gas Station Cannabis?

Until agencies like the US Food and Drug Administration intervene, gas station owners should opt to do business exclusively with reputable cannabis firms.

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All I Can Get is Untested Cannabis Products. Are They Really That Dangerous?
December 5, 2022

All I Can Get is Untested Cannabis Products. Are They Really That Dangerous?

Consumers should be made aware of the hazards of consuming untested cannabis. These products have proven to be ineffective and pose serious health risks.

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Testing Vape Carts for Safety
November 8, 2022

Testing Vape Carts for Safety

Many of the vapes being sold on the street are dangerous fakes that are putting the consumer’s health at risk. In fact, nearly 80% are unsafe.

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Cannabis Lab Standards
October 14, 2022

Cannabis Lab Standards

Unfortunately, the lack of national cannabis testing standards has really put the consumer at risk.

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Black Market Cannabis is Cheaper, But Can It Be Trusted?
September 19, 2022

Black Market Cannabis is Cheaper, But Can It Be Trusted?

Although buying marijuana on the black market (where the supplier is connected to organized crime or gangs) may be cheaper, consumers get what they pay for

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What’s In Your Strain? Only A Lab Can Tell
September 12, 2022

What’s In Your Strain? Only A Lab Can Tell

Cannabis consumers aren’t always getting what they pay for. A recent study shows strain names are mostly inaccurate and cannot be trusted.

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Does Higher THC Content Really Mean Better Quality?
July 21, 2022

Does Higher THC Content Really Mean Better Quality?

Bigger is better in America, so people tend to gravitate toward cannabis products packed with more THC, as they are often seen as being of higher quality.

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Case Study: How Klone Genetics Prevents the Spread of HLVd
July 11, 2022

Case Study: How Klone Genetics Prevents the Spread of HLVd

Klone Premium Genetics, arguably one of the leading wholesale genetics producers in the country, uses MH Verify to test all of their product for HLVD.

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What Are the Dangers of Smoking Moldy Cannabis?
June 7, 2022

What Are the Dangers of Smoking Moldy Cannabis?

Ingesting moldy cannabis through smoke or edibles can bring about several health risks, the good news is mold can be easily detected, but lab testing is paramount.

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Corrupt Cannabis Testing Labs Are Spreading Like Wildfire
June 1, 2022

Corrupt Cannabis Testing Labs Are Spreading Like Wildfire

Cannabis testing labs are charged with keeping a tight leash on product potency, contaminants and maintaining the overall safety of product.

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Does Your Cannabis Farm Employ a Department of Plant Defense?
March 2, 2022

Does Your Cannabis Farm Employ a Department of Plant Defense?

The viroid called Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) is a pesky, elusive disease infecting cannabis and hemp crops all across the United States.

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CDPHE Hemp Rules Good for Business
December 20, 2021

CDPHE Hemp Rules Good for Business

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recently announced a new set of testing rules forcing hemp companies to run a tighter ship with respect to how their products are made.

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Sun-Grown Cannabis Must Be Preserved
November 15, 2021

Sun-Grown Cannabis Must Be Preserved

It’s the official harvest season for cannabis grown, as the Gods of Ganja intended, under the sun. It’s a time when outdoor cultivators spend their time cutting, drying, curing, and trimming a bounty of bud.

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The Importance of Testing Delta 8 and 10 THC For Potency & Transparency
November 9, 2021

The Importance of Testing Delta 8 and 10 THC For Potency & Transparency

We have chosen our favorite 28 terpenes and highlighted their benefits along with how we can test for your cannabis product’s precise terpene profile.

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Importance of Hemp Testing for Retailers
April 27, 2021

Importance of Hemp Testing for Retailers

We have chosen our favorite 28 terpenes and highlighted their benefits along with how we can test for your cannabis product’s precise terpene profile.

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Our Favorite 28 Terpenes for Cannabis Products
April 27, 2021

Our Favorite 28 Terpenes for Cannabis Products

We have chosen our favorite 28 terpenes and highlighted their benefits along with how we can test for your cannabis product’s precise terpene profile.

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Hemp Testing: Best Practices for Manufacturers
April 15, 2021

Hemp Testing: Best Practices for Manufacturers

Here are best practices to help Hemp Manufacturers comply with changing regulations and achieve optimal results at each stage of the manufacturing process.

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Hemp Testing Best Practices For Extractors
December 24, 2020

Hemp Testing Best Practices For Extractors

Here are best testing practices to help Hemp Extractors and Manufacturers comply with regulations and achieve optimal results at each stage of their process.

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Hemp Testing: Best Practices for Growers
December 21, 2020

Hemp Testing: Best Practices for Growers

As Hemp Growers try to comply with state regulations, here are best practices for Pre-harvest, Harvest and Post-harvest testing to achieve optimal results.

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How “Pay to Play” Labs Are Hurting The Cannabis Industry
October 22, 2020

How “Pay to Play” Labs Are Hurting The Cannabis Industry

It’s essential to know the truth behind your products. Working with “Pay-to-Play” labs that doctor results can destroy your product, your brand and your business.

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CannaQAP To Weed Out Unreliable Cannabis Testing Labs
October 9, 2020

CannaQAP To Weed Out Unreliable Cannabis Testing Labs

CannaQAP to weed out Cannabis testing labs not doing things the right way. Program ensures labs are practicing accurate, reproducible, and thorough testing.

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Kaycha Labs Achieves Rigorous PFC Certification
September 25, 2020

Kaycha Labs Achieves Rigorous PFC Certification

Kaycha Labs has been certified by PFC. This rigorous certification means Kaycha Labs is one of the most audited cannabis and hemp testing facilities in the U.S.

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Meet Kaycha Labs’ New Chief Financial Officer
September 1, 2020

Meet Kaycha Labs’ New Chief Financial Officer

We’re excited to announce the recent appointment of Alan Silverman as the company’s CFO. The newly created role is a result of the company’s fast growth.

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Kaycha Labs Becomes the First Certified Marijuana Testing Laboratory (CMTL) in Florida
August 11, 2020

Kaycha Labs Becomes the First Certified Marijuana Testing Laboratory (CMTL) in Florida

Kaycha Labs is a Certified Marijuana Testing Laboratory (CMTL) in Florida. Both Davie and Gainesville locations received CMTL certifications from The Florida Department of Health.

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The Importance of Certificates of Analysis in the Cannabis Industry
July 28, 2020

The Importance of Certificates of Analysis in the Cannabis Industry

It’s essential for your customers to know the truth behind your product. This is why we offer the most comprehensive and dynamic Certificate of Analysis in the industry.

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