All laboratory testing requires consistent and objective quality assurance oversight and evaluation to ensure test results are accurate, timely, and reliable and help prevent unnecessary harm to the population. Regardless of industry regulation, enrolment in a PT program has invaluable…
Category Archive: Industry Microbiology
Why should cannabis testing labs participate in Proficiency Testing?
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The Case for Accreditation of Cannabis Testing Laboratories
Analytical testing is often regarded as an important requirement in terms of health and safety for consumers. It is often seen as part of the checks and balances that help build trust between the consumer, the industry and governing bodies.…
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Quality Times – Hosted by the C-45 Quality Association
The C-45 Quality Association hosts monthly virtual forums focused on Cannabis Quality. These Quality Times are led by members of the association to educate on Cannabis quality and safety and discuss best practices in the industry. Participants hear from other…
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External Quality Assessment of Laboratories Performing Microbiology Testing of Cannabis – A Pilot Study
The exercise was conducted in January 2023 by Proficiency Testing Canada (PTC) and Canadian Microbiology Proficiency Testing (CMPT). The main goals of the round were to assess laboratories’ abilities to competently perform the prescribed analyses and to identify any problems with the Scheme design.
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