Cosmetic FDA Regulations (MoCRA)
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Cosmetic FDA Regulations (MoCRA)

New FDA regulations for cosmetic products: Updates to the US Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and Title 21 USC 364 (FDA Cosmetic Regulations). MoCRA: FDA cosmetic manufacturing regulations MoCRA: Effective date for FDA Cosmetic Regulations Most of the provisions in MoCRA take effect at the close of 2023. These include mandatory facility…

Outdoor Cannabis Crop Risks:  Outdoor Cannabis Crop Cultivation Disasters
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Outdoor Cannabis Crop Risks: Outdoor Cannabis Crop Cultivation Disasters

Crop Risks: Outdoor cannabis crop risks compared to indoor growing (protected cropping) What are the dangers and potential disasters of outdoor medicinal cannabis cultivation? Outdoor medicinal cannabis cultivation may offer lower-cost production options for commercial-scale operators…but what are the risks? Operational costs for outdoor cannabis crops tend to be significantly lower than indoor cultivation settings….

Greentech 2020 in Amsterdam
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Greentech 2020 in Amsterdam

Each year, the annual Greentech conference and exhibition brings together experts in the horticultural industry. Featured speakers at Greentech included top consultants in automated greenhouse designs, crop cultivation and GMP engineering, automation, light management, power-saving greenhouse designs, cultivation and cleanroom engineering and sustainable agriculture. The event was well attended including global experts in sustainable medicinal…

CBD Oil and Hemp Oil; the controversies and clarifications
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CBD Oil and Hemp Oil; the controversies and clarifications

For those of us working within the medicinal cannabis compliance industry, the interchangeable use of the terms ‘CBD oil’ and ‘hemp oil’ across all social and media platforms has been an endless source of frustration and concern. Sellers claim they are working within a “grey area,” however for those that are actually in the know,…

Quality Cannabis Production | Workflow in Medicinal Cannabis Production
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Quality Cannabis Production | Workflow in Medicinal Cannabis Production

Well-designed cannabis production workflows can help business owners understand the benefits of efficient and secure operating procedures in Medicinal Cannabis cultivation and production/manufacturing. When it comes to the production of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products and extractions (medicinal marijuana products), errors are extremely costly. A mistake can lead to crop damage, excess waste, higher cultivation and production…