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The cannabis industry is still relatively new, but the value that lab testing gives is evident. We aren’t just talking about the minimum tests to maintain compliance.
The consumer needs much more to be sure that your product meets their needs. So, how do you get your cannabis products tested?
Tips for a Successful Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) Application
Tips for a Successful Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) Application Not only does your Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application require a great deal of scientific data, it should be organized according to the U.S. FDA’s guidelines to...
Evaluate Harm Reduction Potential with the ToxTracker Assay
3 Ways the ToxTracker® Assay Can Evaluate Harm Reduction Potential for Tobacco/Nicotine Products In vitro toxicology assays such as Ames, neutral red uptake, and micronucleus, are routinely used for regulatory submissions for tobacco and...
How Tobacco Manufacturers Can Prepare for an FDA Inspection
Preparing for an FDA PMTA Pre-Approval Inspection – Expert Tips for Tobacco Manufacturers FDA takes tobacco manufacturer inspections as part of the PMTA approval process seriously. These inspections are rigorous, yet a necessary part of doing...
Certified Group Welcomes Nick Buschur as President of Food & Beverage Business Unit and Tim Daniels as Chief Information Officer
Certified Group Welcomes Nick Buschur as President of Food & Beverage Business Unit and Tim Daniels as Chief Information Officer Executive Hires to Accelerate Growth and Strengthen Company’s Position in Laboratory Testing Services SAN ANTONIO,...
Hemp, CBD, Cannabis: What’s the Difference?
Hemp, CBD, Cannabis: What’s the Difference? In the U.S., the passage of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (the Farm Bill) and subsequent 2021 USDA Final Rule on Domestic Hemp Production caused a lot of confusion, as Charlotte Peyton,...
Hemp Extraction and Manufacturing – What You Need to Know
Whether farming, extracting, or processing hemp, quality checks at every phase of production are a must for the protection of product integrity, regulatory requirements, and consumer satisfaction. Whether assessing product specifications or...
How to Respond to a PMTA Deficiency Letter
Responding to a PMTA Deficiency Letter – What You Need to Know Along the pathway of gaining FDA PMTA marketing authorization, you will likely receive a PMTA deficiency letter and a request from the U.S. FDA for more information, including...
Labstat Inc., A Certified Group Company, Partners With Toxys to Offer ToxTracker® Assay
TORONTO, March 15, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- Labstat Inc. A Certified Group Company, has entered into a partnership with Toxys to offer the ToxTracker assay at its Kitchener, Ontario laboratory. ToxTracker is a state-of-the-art stem cell-based reporter...
Expert Tips for Preparing a Successful U.S. FDA PMTA
Tips from Experts for Preparing a Successful U.S. FDA PMTA A Premarket Tobacco Application (PMTA) is the most frequently used tool to obtain a Marketing Order for selling a new tobacco/nicotine product in the U.S. PMTAs provide the FDA with...
Heavy Metal Analysis For Hemp
Heavy Metal Analysis For Hemp: Know Your Specifications The challenge of contaminants puts the hemp industry at an increased risk for negative health outcomes, particularly regarding exposure to heavy metals. As such, it is imperative that...