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Cannabis Innovation From a Regulator's Perspective

Each novel cannabis product that hits the marketplace introduces a new series of questions regarding product safety and efficacy
Lori Dodson M.S., M.T. (ASCP)
February 10, 2025

This article provides a regulatory perspective on some of the technical challenges that growing cannabis markets face, specifically focusing on product standardization, quality control testing, and consumer education and awareness amid a rapidly developing industry.


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AOAC Gains Accreditation for Cannabis and Hemp Oil Proficiency Testing

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
December 4, 2024

AOAC International has announced that the Scope of Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17043 for the Proficiency Testing program has been expanded to include its cannabis and hemp oil programs.


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Ep. 169. Live from the 2024 Food Safety Summit—Part 1

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
May 14, 2024

In the first of this two-part episode of Food Safety Matters, we interviewed professionals from the industry, regulatory, and nonprofit sectors, live from the show floor of the Food Safety Summit, which took place on May 6–9 in Rosemont, Illinois. We discussed food safety culture, food safety regulation for cannabis-infused edibles, traceability, legacy facilities and equipment, and more.



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Massachusetts-Based Adult Beverage Alliance Forms to Advocate for Responsible State Regulation of CBD/THC Drinks

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
April 1, 2024

A new nonprofit organization called the Adult Beverage Alliance (ABA) has been formed in Massachusetts with the goal of advocating for responsible state-level regulation of drinks containing hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).


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PFAS Issues in the Cannabis Industry

Heidi Urness J.D. Michael R. Blumenthal J.D.
January 16, 2024

The cannabis industry is no exception to the potential risks of PFAS contamination, ranging from possible health and safety implications to a business' litigation risk.


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Cultivating Cannabis Regulations: Ensuring Food Safety in an Evolving Industry

With the proliferation of cannabis legislation in many U.S. states, there is a need to address food safety oversight through a federal regulatory framework
Cori Muse
Cori Muse
December 12, 2023

This article discusses the work being done by the Federal Regulatory Framework (FRF) Working Group, a collaboration between the Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards (FOCUS) and the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), to advocate for and develop a comprehensive and relevant roadmap for the federal regulatory framework of cannabis-infused edibles and beverages to address critical challenges and enhance consumer confidence.



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Ep. 157. Dr. Kathy Knutson: Food Safety Considerations and Regulations for Cannabis-Infused Edibles

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November 14, 2023

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we are joined by Dr. Kathy Knutson, an author, food safety consultant, and educator for the cannabis industry. She discusses packaging, good manufacturing practices, training, and other considerations for ensuring the safety of cannabis-infused edibles and beverages, as well as the complicated patchwork of state regulations for cannabis and the potential for future federal regulation. We also hear from Dr. Hal King, the Editor of Food Safety Leadership in the Business of Food Safety, a new digital book published by Food Safety Magazine that serves as a resource for the retail foodservice industry. The book defines and models food safety business leadership from the perspective of top food safety business leaders at best-in-class retail foodservice operations.


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Packaging and Labeling Requirements for Cannabis-Infused Edibles

Many similarities exist between the packaging and labeling of cannabis-infused edibles and those of food and pharmaceuticals
Kathy Knutson Ph.D., PCQI
August 8, 2023

Packaging and labeling of cannabis-infused edibles are unregulated at the federal level due to Cannabis remaining a Schedule I drug, therefore industry must comply with individual state codes and use international standards for guidance. Cannabis-infused edibles are packaged and labeled with all the familiar requirements for a food and dietary supplement, and further requirements must be met.


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Cannabis Gummies Containing Dangerous THC Dupes Sicken People in Ireland

January 11, 2023

The Health Service Executive of Ireland’s National Social Inclusion Office has issued a warning about synthetic cannabinoids appearing in gummies and candies guised as Tetrahydrocannbinol (THC) edibles.


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Ep. 132. David Acheson: A Food Safety Smorgasbord—Salmonella, Cannabis, PFAS, and More

November 7, 2022

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we talk to Dr. David Acheson, President and CEO of food safety consultancy The Acheson Group, about a variety of pressing topics for the food industry, such as the declaration of Salmonella as an adulterant in poultry, Cannabis edibles regulations, compliance with the agricultural water rule, modernizing recalls, mitigating the risk of PFAS, and others. Dr. Acheson has a background in internal medicine and infectious diseases, and also served as the Chief Medical Officer at FDA’s CFSAN.


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