From the Editor: Behind Our Redesign
In keeping pace with the ever-changing cannabis industry, Cannabis Science and Technology® is excited to release our refreshed branding in the July/August print and digital publication
In keeping pace with the ever-changing cannabis industry, Cannabis Science and Technology® is excited to release our refreshed branding in the July/August print and digital publication. This marks our 16th edition since we launched in 2018. Our first 15 issues brought you quality, scientific content and that is still our mission—and goal—moving forward.
We took the time to ask ourselves recently, how can we improve the presentation of this material for you, our readers? What we came back with was new fonts, a new logo, and new icons or labels that clearly indicate what topic each article covers—just to name a few of the changes you will see in this issue thanks to our incredible design team led by our Senior Art Director Gwendolyn Salas. The modernized look gives cannabis professionals better access to relevant information in the industry. Our new print/digital publication design features pages with better readability and our newly optimized website allows readers to digest content faster and with ease.
From day one, our goal has always been to educate the cannabis community. As our brand evolves and covers more areas of the cannabis industry, we will continue to prepare our content in the best format for the reader to understand and visualize the information. Our new logo and overall look are a testament to our dedication from the design, editorial, and sales teams. We hope you enjoy our July/August issue and keep coming back for more!
Sincerely,
Megan L’Heureux
Editor-in-Chief
Ep 24, Part III: Data Transparency in Cannabis Testing with Yasha Kahn
December 26th 2024In the final part of this episode, Evan Friedmann and Yasha Kahn discuss the need for a national entity to centralize cannabis data collection, moving from snapshot data to continuous updates. They emphasize the importance of accurate lab data and adverse event tracking, suggesting QR codes on packaging to report issues. Yasha suggests harsher consequences for result manipulation and suggests collaboration between state departments and federal entities to support underfunded regulators. They also discuss the potential benefits of off-the-shelf testing and the importance of stability testing. Finally, Yasha shares his top three reading recommendations for the audience.
Ep 24, Part II: Data Transparency in Cannabis Testing with Yasha Kahn
December 12th 2024Evan Friedmann and Yasha Kahn, co-founder of MCR Labs, discuss the discrepancies between current regulations and data on mycotoxins and pesticides in cannabis products. They highlight the need for updated regulations based on new data, emphasizing the importance of accurate testing and labeling. They also discuss the issue of result manipulation, particularly in THC content, and the need for public health officials to address this. Yasha suggests making testing data public to enhance oversight and suggests a national entity to manage this data for better consistency and public safety.
