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Why good science in the cannabis industry is more urgent than ever Proper science starts with systematic sample preparationCannabis Testing & ScienceIndustry News

Why good science in the cannabis industry is more urgent than ever

The single biggest problem facing our industry today: potency inflation. To overcome this, we support new state-based regulations that prioritize well-designed comparative studies and enforce consequences when cheating happens. But the…
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SC LabsOctober 21, 2022
Accuracy in Reporting: Laboratory Quality Controls (LQC) Cannabis growing in the sunCannabis Testing & Science

Accuracy in Reporting: Laboratory Quality Controls (LQC)

When it comes to testing, we know the success of your business relies on defensible data. As an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, SC Labs follows a strict protocol for Laboratory…
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SC LabsAugust 20, 2018
SC Labs Receives ISO Certification for Laboratory Standards AccreditedCompany News

SC Labs Receives ISO Certification for Laboratory Standards

We are thrilled to announce that our Santa Cruz laboratory facility has been granted ISO accreditation for its cannabinoid panel! ISO / IEC 17025:2005 is considered to be the gold…
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SC LabsJuly 20, 2017
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SC Labs Interviews Roy Upton of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia

SC Labs interviews Roy Upton of the American Herbal Pharmacopeia. Roy co-authored the AHP's Cannabis Monograph. What is a monograph? The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia® develops qualitative and therapeutic monographs on…
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SC LabsMay 17, 2017
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5 Ways to Become a Contender in the 2017 Chalice Competition

It's hard to believe that spring is already upon us and the summer festival season is just around the corner!  SC Labs is excited to work with Chalice Festival in…
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