Cannabis businesses operate in a peculiar legal environment, unlike any other industry in American history. While 39 states have legalized medical cannabis and 24 permit recreational use, federal cannabis legalization compliance remains a significant challenge as the substance is still classified as Schedule I. This contradiction creates substantial hurdles for legitimate businesses trying to operate […]
Cannabis businesses face a unique challenge when developing new products: meeting differing state regulatory cannabis compliance standards. Even if a product complies with current regulations, there’s always a risk that those standards could change, potentially impacting the product's legality. The Authority Behind Cannabis Regulations State regulators derive their authority from legislatures, giving them the power […]
As the cannabis industry matures, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification is emerging as a crucial differentiator between companies that will thrive and those that may struggle to compete. During a recent Qredible Live broadcast, Darwin Millard, Technical Director at Cannabis Safety and Quality (CSQ), shared how GMP certification is changing cannabis manufacturing and creating new […]
The potential rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III represents one of the most anticipated regulatory changes in 2024. During a recent Qredible Live webinar, Mike Goral of Armanino LLP and Colin Campbell of Campfire Advisors shared insights about the complex realities behind this potential shift and what it means for cannabis businesses. […]
While Certificates of Analysis (COAs) may seem like routine paperwork, savvy CBD companies are discovering their power as strategic tools for business growth. Gone are the days when these laboratory documents merely satisfied basic compliance requirements. Today's successful CBD companies leverage efficient COA management and their own COAs as valuable business intelligence tools that inform […]
We recently sat down with David Vaillencourt of S3 Collective to discuss the highlights from the ASTM International Committee Week, which recently took place in Louisville, Kentucky. Read the transcript below or watch the video on YouTube. Qredible: Welcome to this week's Qredible live broadcast. We're joined by our CEO, Brian Fitzpatrick, and David Vaillencourt. […]
We recently sat down with David Vaillencourt, a cannabis industry standards expert, to discuss his work in developing frameworks of safety, quality, and compliance in cannabis. Read the transcript below or watch the video. Qredible: Welcome to the Qredible Live Broadcast! I'm speaking with David Vaillencourt, a cannabis industry standards expert and founder of S3 […]
