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Amazing Work Products in Short Time

Glossary & Nomenclature: LOD and LOQ, Cannabis, Marijuana, Hemp, etc. Not always straightforward yet critical to SMPR and Standards. 17025, sections 4 & 5: Specific risks do exist for cannabis laboratories, for example confidentiality is risked every time a lab uses state-required METRC to report test results, or when testing a sample into compliance. Special Considerations: Unique challenges exist for cannabis labs. This section is intended to identify some of the most significant risks. For example: Legal risks to labs and clients on basis of country, state, federal regulations; moisture correction requirements for hemp analysis; and ensuring proper scientific practices. Note: this is not a comprehensive list!

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Next Steps

• ALACC is currently in scheduled 5-year review.

• The Cannabis Subcommittee has compiled information/data that will comprise the Cannabis Appendix in the next ALACC revision. • The draft (Cannabis-centric) document will be available for review by stakeholders within the next 1-2 months. • The required AOAC channels and processes will be followed to integrate that cannabis appendix into the revised ALACC document; document business as usual!

• Our hope is to have a revised ALACC document published within 6-9 months.

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