Less than twenty years ago, cannabis was illegal in all fifty U.S. states. There are now over thirty states
that have broad legislation that allows cannabis in some form. Although cannabis products are increasingly
more prevalent in the United States, there is currently a disconnect between state and federal cannabis
regulation, with no federal legislation mandating cannabis testing and production guidelines in the United
States. The absence of federal requirements for cannabis testing and regulation has opened the door to
hundreds of new companies marketing unregulated cannabis products. You can now find cannabis in just about
anything, from lotions and tinctures to dog treats and gummies. Because of increasing state cannabis
legalization, and the high-profit potential it can provide companies, many cannabis fraudsters have entered
the market selling illegitimate and unsafe products.
Currently, there are varied state requirements for companies to perform cannabis testing and for
establishing quality standards for their products. With no consistent federal cannabis regulation in the
United States and an increasing number of companies trying to take advantage of this absence in regulation,
many have compared cannabis sales in the United States to the Wild West.
In 2019, the importance of required federally regulated cannabis testing was recognized after fifty-seven
people died due to cannabis vape pen injuries which caused severe acute respiratory distress. The CDC
reported, “The latest national and state findings suggest products containing THC, particularly those
obtained off the street or from other informal sources (e.g. friends, family members, illicit dealers), are
linked to most of the cases and play a major role in the outbreak.” It was discovered that illegitimate
cannabis manufacturers were using ingredients like Vitamin E to stretch their products to earn higher profit
margins. The CDC also reported that states prohibiting cannabis, and therefore prohibiting cannabis testing,
reported the highest number of injuries and deaths related to contaminated cannabis products.
Because there are no federally mandated requirements to perform cannabis testing, the inconsistency of
products is a major concern for distributors and consumers. With so many new companies now competing for
their share in the growing cannabis market and the absence in cannabis testing, consumers must ensure that
they are receiving the high-quality products that they believe they are purchasing.
Many cannabis companies are turning to accrediting bodies and third-party laboratories to demonstrate to
their customers that their products meet a consistent standard of quality. Siratech can give you peace of
mind with our professional cannabis testing and can assist companies and customers in safeguarding the
quality of their products. With over 30 years of experience and knowledge, we are capable of putting
products through rigorous cannabis testing to ensure consumer satisfaction and transparency. Are you ready
to ensure the safety of your cannabis product? Contact Siratech to start your cannabis testing today!
