In recent years, cannabis has become more widely available for medicinal purposes and is starting to become legalized in various countries across the world. It goes without saying that the higher the demand for cannabis, the more important it is to have reliable and accurate testing methods available.
In this blog post, we will be looking at how certified reference materials (CRMs) enhance cannabis sample preparation.
What are CRMs?
If you are already familiar with Inorganic Ventures or CRMs, this may not be new to you. However, we will provide you with a quick recap. CRMs, or Certified Reference Materials are used as standards utilized in quality control to calibrate instruments and validate analytical measurement methods.
It is becoming more common for stakeholders to request that CRMs are produced in an ISO / IEC 17025 laboratory to ensure a high level of metrological traceability. The metrological traceability requirement is describedby ISO 17034, and further information is given in a certificate of analysis that accompanies the CRM.
How Do CRMs Enhance Cannabis Sample Preparation?
As cannabis is becoming more available, the quality of testing must remain high to ensure that both medicinal and recreational cannabis meets the required standards. carrying out Cannabis testing will ensure that cannabis products containing harmful contaminants are not passed on to any users.
When preparing product samples of cannabis for testing, IV’s CRMs will help maintain a high level of quality by testing for contaminants such as heavy metals. Heavy metals can be absorbed by cannabis through contaminated soils and if ingested can cause serious health risks to humans; therefore, accurate testing through CRMs is crucial for quality assurance.
CRMs can enhance cannabis sample preparations in the following ways:
- Credibility: Because the laws regarding cannabis vary greatly between countries around the world, and even within states or cities, it is important that the cannabis being tested meets the required regulations for its intended application and location. CRMs provide the basis for accurate and reliable testing results.
- Quality Control: CRMs will ensure that the cannabis tested meets the required standards and analysts can record which substances contain contaminants that are harmful if consumed.
- Reducing Potential Risks: Using CRMs enable analysts to find any harmful substances within the tested sample. These substances could include pesticides, bacteria and, as mentioned above, heavy metals.
What Can Inorganic Ventures Do To Help?
Inorganic Ventures provides certified reference materials that are certified under ISO 17034 and ISO 17025, proving that they are world-class and highly accurate. We specialize in producing customized standards and would be more than happy to assist you should you need a CRM for your own applications. Get in touch with us today for more information or to request a quote.