Super potent weed spurs distrust in Michigan marijuana industry

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The validity of results issued by marijuana safety labs in Michigan and across the nation have been called into question. There are allegations of labs intentionally issuing higher THC potency test results — which makes the marijuana more valuable to retailers — and passing product that should have failed for reasons, such as, over-limit amounts of yeast and mold or the presence of potentially dangerous pathogens. like aspergillus.

Marijuana producers are the labs’ customers, so issuing low THC results or failing product may result in the loss of revenue for the lab.

The CRA is currently tied up in litigation with one of the state’s largest lab operators, Viridis Laboratories, which is founded by former state police and operates locations in Bay City and Lansing.

The CRA on Nov. 17, 2021, issued a recall on any product tested by Viridis. A state Court of Claims judge subsequently overturned a large portion of the recall that Viridis CEO Greg Michaud called “baseless, meritless and totally detached from science, facts and data.”

Public complaints issued against Viridis by the CRA called into question the validity of Viridis THC tests results and accused the lab of using testing techniques that have never been approved by the CRA.

When asked how the lab is allowed to use unapproved tests, Hanna said: “It’s a good question. We have pending litigation, so we can’t comment on pending litigation that’s in process right now. We’re aware of the concerns.”

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[KensyLuisee]

Omg, it's hard to hear

[BainMoos]

It's definitely concerning to hear about these issues in the marijuana industry. Quality control is crucial for consumers' safety and trust. I've always believed in transparency and fair practices when it comes to products like this. I hope I will be able to continue to buy only good stuff at my local dank shop. What about you? Which side do you take?

Edited October 13, 2023 by BainMoos

[CannaLand]

Wow, that's some pretty concerning stuff. It's crucial to have accurate testing in the cannabis industry, especially for health and safety reasons. The allegations about labs inflating THC potency results and potentially overlooking health risks are definitely not cool. It's good that the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) is taking action, but it sounds like there's quite a legal tangle to work through. Hopefully, they can sort it out and ensure the industry maintains transparency and safety.