bioMérieux Cannabis Microbiology

When present in sufficient quantities, bacterial and fungal microorganisms like E. coli, Aspergillus, and Salmonella in cannabis products can pose a significant risk to consumers. 🦠 Adequate testing can help mitigate the risk, but testing requirements vary between states and even within a state depending on the product type. Want to know more? 👀 Continue reading about the risks that pathogens and other contaminants pose in the full white paper, created in partnership with Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation: https://lnkd.in/eCg-_W-S

Do you know the scientific difference between cannabis and hemp? How about what constitutes a neutral versus an acid? 🗪 How the industry talks about cannabis and ensuring we’re speaking the same language matters, especially when it comes to regulations, compliance, and microbiological testing. ➡️ For a comprehensive look at the complex terminology that makes up the cannabis industry, download our white paper created in partnership with Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation: https://lnkd.in/eCg-_W-S

📢 Cannabis professionals in the Philadelphia area: we want you to attend our FREE workshop on May 6! This event will bring together top cannabis professionals for thought-provoking discussions on industry challenges and advancements. Don't miss this unique opportunity to shape the future of cannabis testing and innovation — save your spot today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eSrANMu3

Do you want to double your throughput with a single test? Discover GENE-UP® PRO STEC / Salmonella. 🧬 With a single enrichment and simultaneous PCR detection of Salmonella and STEC, this test kit provides reliable results in cannabis and hemp matrices in 24 hours, bringing efficiency to cannabis cultivation sites, in-house labs, and compliance labs. ➡️ Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eKM_Q7Xe

Discover the hidden risks of Staphylococcus aureus in cannabis products and learn why proactive testing is essential for consumer safety. ✅ S. aureus contamination can pose serious health hazards, especially to vulnerable populations. ➡️ Visit CannabisMicrobiology.com to learn how regulations and testing innovations can help protect your operations, products, and customers: https://lnkd.in/eqgZHyCq

Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) can seriously disrupt cultivation and impact profitability, but early detection is key to keeping your plants healthy. 🕓 Identifying HLVd early reduces the risk of spreading infected plants and clones throughout your grow operation. With our GENE-UP® PRO HLVd assay, testing for HLVd is quick and easy — simply punch, know, and grow with just a six minute sample prep from leaf punch to PCR. 🥊🧠🌱 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMk_TH_W

Did you know our GENE-UP® test kits have less than 10 minutes of hands-on time? Thanks to simple preparation steps, our workflows require less manipulation. Without the worries of complicated testing techniques, you can focus on value-add tasks in your lab. Make your workflow more efficient today — get in touch on our website! 💬 https://lnkd.in/ehy4idps

Coliform bacteria can be present throughout the cannabis cultivation process, as they can naturally occur in soil and water. 🌱 While not always harmful, high levels can be an indicator of unsanitary conditions. Proactive testing is important to help ensure product compliance and safety. ✅ Learn more about coliform testing for cannabis and hemp on CannabisMicrobiology.com: https://lnkd.in/esidhCue

❎ Don’t rely on laborious methods or cumbersome visual identification weeks into growth — you can get an earlier gender reveal with GENE-UP® PRO GENDER ID. Simply punch, know, and grow. ♀️♂️ Learn more about the simplicity of this game-changing test on our website: https://lnkd.in/eBwHuM2h

Microbiological contaminants like bacteria and fungi pose a threat to cannabis consumers, especially those who are immunocompromised. 🦠 Testing is crucial to protect consumer health and ensure product quality. 🧬🧫 Explore the world of cannabis microbiology and learn how proactive testing can safeguard your crop on CannabisMicrobiology.com: https://lnkd.in/ehgXCm_D