High levels of pesticides found in illicit cannabis inflorescence compared to licensed samples in Canadian study using expanded 327 pesticides multiresidue method
In this brief paper published in Journal of Cannabis Research, Gagnon et al. present the results of applying a new analytical technique to quantifying hundreds of pesticides at the same time in cannabis samples. Using a combination of gas chromatography—triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (GC–MS/MS) and liquid chromatography—triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS), the authors tested not only cannabis samples from licensed retailers in Canada but also illicit cannabis samples acquired from Health Canada Cannabis Laboratory. Their methodology was fully able to manage the search for hundreds of pesticides, discovering only a handful of semi-unregulated pesticides in legal Canadian cannabis, but a surprising amount of pesticides in illicit samples. The authors conclude that their methodology, as demonstrated, has practical uses going forward towards a wider regulatory approach to ensuring Canadian cannabis is as pesticide-free as possible.
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 21, Issue 35
August 31, 2023 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 22, Issue 35 In This Issue Featured Books LIMS Selection Guide for ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratories Featured Content Look Ma, No Hands! The Future of Hands-free Technology in the LabHands-free technology has come a long way since Bluetooth headsets first appeared in 1999. Advancements in voice recognition and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing the way we interact with devices. Future advances in hands-free technology will bring exciting possibilities to various lab settings across every industry. In this blog post, we’ll look at how hands-free technology in the lab began, where it is today,…Look Ma, No Hands! The Future of Hands-free Technology in the Lab
Hands-free technology has come a long way since Bluetooth headsets first appeared in 1999. Advancements in voice recognition and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing the way we interact with devices. Future advances in hands-free technology will bring exciting possibilities to various lab settings across every industry. In this blog post, we’ll look at how hands-free technology in the lab began, where it is today, and what it may do for the lab of the future. [Read More]
A Fully Integrated View of LIMS for Manufacturing R&D
In the case of a manufacturing R&D laboratory serving a range of clients not only as an R&D resource but also as a quality and support/troubleshooting partner, there comes a time when the ever-increasing stockpiles of project documentation in the form of spreadsheets and, even worse, paper, become an unmanageable drain on staff resources, efficiency and therefore an unacceptable cost of time and money. This can be remedied with LabLynx's fully integrated LIMS solution. [Read More]
LIMS in the UK
The United Kingdom plays a pivotal role in the world of technological advancement. After we dived into ‘LIMS in Germany’ and ‘LIMS in the Netherlands’, today we will explore the realm of LIMS in the UK. From R&D investments to dynamic market growth, the UK’s journey through the LIMS landscape is fascinating and inspiring. [Read More]
Package Testing Labs: Unsung Heroes in Quality Consumer Products
The LabLynx ELab laboratory information management system (LIMS) for package testing laboratories optimizes your lab for environmental, mechanical, and chemical testing. The ELab LIMS is pre-configured with methods, workflows, and reports common to the industry, which facilitates conformance with ASTM, ISO, International Safe Transit Association (ISTA), European Committee for Standardization (CEN), Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), and other standards. [Read More]
Green Tech for Greener Biobanking: How Biobank Software Leads the Decarbonization Drive
The need for decarbonization is becoming increasingly urgent as the world grapples with the severe consequences of climate change. With growing emphasis on reducing carbon emissions across various industries, it is inevitable that the energy-intensive nature of biobanks, responsible for storing valuable biological samples, comes under scrutiny. Biobanks, essential repositories of biological materials, play a critical role in scientific research, healthcare advancements, and drug development. [Read More]
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 21, Issue 34
August 24, 2023 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 22, Issue 34 In This Issue Featured Books Choosing and Implementing a Cloud-based Service for Your Laboratory Featured Content Protecting Sensitive Data in Oil and Gas Labs with LIMS In 2021 a ransomware attack on a fuel pipeline operational system caused a temporary shutdown. The attack focused on operational control systems rather than laboratory data that is within a LIMS but is still a stark reminder of the consequences that cyberattacks can inflict upon the oil and gas sector. A LIMS is vital in maintaining data integrity and security for oil…Protecting Sensitive Data in Oil and Gas Labs with LIMS
In 2021 a ransomware attack on a fuel pipeline operational system caused a temporary shutdown. The attack focused on operational control systems rather than laboratory data that is within a LIMS but is still a stark reminder of the consequences that cyberattacks can inflict upon the oil and gas sector. A LIMS is vital in maintaining data integrity and security for oil and gas laboratories by providing user access controls, data encryption, audit trails, and centralized data management to protect sensitive information. [Read More]
How to Leverage Data Analytics Tools for your Lab and Upper Management
Today, it seems data analytics is being used everywhere. In this rapidly evolving business landscape, data analytics has emerged as a powerful tool for organizations to gain valuable insights, make informed decisions, and achieve strategic objectives. Data applications are no longer limited to just the realms of marketing and finance; they have permeated various sectors, including scientific research and laboratory management. There are thousands of articles about analytics indexed in Google right now; why should you read this specific blog post? As a lab informatics leader, CSols presents analytics from a life sciences point of view. [Read More]
10 Ways SLIMS Boosts the Profitability of Cannabis Testing
Explore how Agilent SLIMS can enhance your cannabis testing lab. Download our infographic to learn about streamlined processes, reduced errors, and improved scalability for better profitability. [Read More]
The case for not outsourcing the lab
According to American Hospital Association figures, more than half of US hospitals were projected to have negative margins through 2022. In fact, hospital inpatient growth may never again achieve historic levels in the wake of the global SARS CoV-2 pandemic, during which consumers embraced telemedicine and sought alternative points of care. With hospitals under sustained financial pressures from these and other trends, we expect cash-strapped and distressed hospitals will consider outsourcing laboratory services as a means of cutting costs—a potentially “penny-wise, but pound-foolish” decision. [Read More]
