FDA

Cannabis Trimmings

07 Jan: Effect of Storage Conditions on the Potency of Cannabinoids in Cannabis Trimmings

Anresco studied the cannabinoid content of cannabis trimmings under different storage conditions over the period of a year to determine effects on degradation. Thermal rather than photodegradation was found to be the more significant pathway for reduced potential THC. Additionally, the most significant reductions in potential THC occurred in the first 30 days, regardless of storage conditions.
Hand Sanitizer Testing

14 Jul: FDA Warns of Methanol Found in Hand Sanitizer

On July 2, 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public warning regarding an increase in hand sanitizer products found to contain methanol but labeled as containing ethanol or isopropanol. Read more to learn about safety and efficacy issues with hand sanitizers currently on the market.
Food testing

17 May: FDA to Proceed with Nutritional Labeling Changes

In 2016, first lady Michelle Obama lead the reform to update the nutrition facts label displayed on packaged foods in an attempt to provide greater transparency to consumers. Following a 1 year delay, the FDA has now reaffirmed its commitment to these changes, extending the enforcement deadline.
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06 Nov: New Era Of Glyphosate Testing In Food

Anresco analyzed a series of household food products for the presence of glyphosate and AMPA. The results were publicized by our client and attracted significant attention by the media. In this post we briefly discuss the process and methods employed to generate our findings.