AOAC CASP Meeting

• Overview and role of the CASP Program • Microbiology Issues in Cannabis Industry • Discussion of Best Practices in Testing Cannabis • Validation and Verification of Testing Methods  Training Module 1: Microbiology and Cannabis  Testing Facilities

Microbiology Issues in Cannabis Industry • Detailed overview of pathogens of concern including a brief  description of the organisms and potential health concerns  ( Salmonella, STEC,  Listeria monocytogenes ) • Discussion of differences in regulations regarding fungal  contamination • TYMC, Aspergillus, mycotoxins  • Presentation of ancillary testing requirements of non‐pathogens  that vary based on state regulations  • TAMC, P. aeruginosa , coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae , Bile‐ Tolerant Gram Negatives, C. albicans, S. aureus Training Module 1: Microbiology and Cannabis  Testing Facilities