AOAC CASP Meeting - MYM 2020

SMPR Title

Determination of Heavy Metals in a Variety of Cannabis and Cannabis Derived Products

Applicability: Determination of total cadmium (CAS No. 7440 ‐ 43 ‐ 9), total arsenic (CAS No. 7440 ‐ 38 ‐ 2), total lead (CAS No. 7439 ‐ 92 ‐ 1), and total mercury (CAS No. 7439 ‐ 97 ‐ 6). Any other heavy metals may be included (e.g. barium, total chromium, selenium, and silver.)

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Background on Analyte

Heavy Metals is not new subject matter

“USDA Organic” produce, superfoods, herbal products, dietary supplements, drinking water, etc.

Problems

Disease Carcinogenic Adverse Internal/Biologic Effects

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