Cannabis Compliance & Remediation

USDA's hemp testing framework requires ISO 17025-accredited labs, post-decarboxylation THC measurement, and destruction protocols for non-compliant samples. Here's how VHP fits within federal compliance.

Steris originated VHP technology for pharmaceutical use. PuroGen applies it specifically to cannabis. Here's how they compare on throughput, validation, compliance support, and cost of ownership.

Oregon processors depend on OLCC-licensed, ORELAP-accredited labs—but accreditation alone isn't enough. Here's how to evaluate lab quality and protect your remediation eligibility.

Oregon's testing rules contain a provision that allows processors to bypass certain upstream tests when sterilization is part of the workflow. Here's what it means financially.

A complete walkthrough of Oregon's Metrc remediation logging process—from failed result to passing retest—covering every step compliance officers must execute correctly.

Microbial contamination is the leading cause of cannabis batch failures nationally. Here's why it happens, what the industry data shows, and how processors are recovering failed product.

Lab shopping, manipulated results, and unvalidated remediation claims are documented problems in the cannabis industry. Here's how to identify red flags and verify what legitimate looks like.

A side-by-side analysis of the three most developed cannabis remediation frameworks in the U.S.—Oregon, California, and Colorado—covering approved methods, timelines, documentation requirements, and MSO strategy.

Oregon now requires mandatory microbial, heavy metal, and mycotoxin testing for all cannabis batches—with strict remediation protocols for failures. Here's what every processor must understand.

Unlike microbial failures, mycotoxin and heavy metals failures in Oregon cannot be remediated—destruction is mandatory. Here's what causes them, how to prevent them, and where VHP fits in.

An OLCC compliance audit of your remediation records follows a predictable path. Here's exactly what inspectors review, where processors fall short, and how to build a defensible audit trail.

A comprehensive comparison of cannabis microbial testing requirements across major U.S. states—CFU thresholds, approved pathogens, remediation allowances, and what it means for multi-state operators.

Ozone, UV, gamma irradiation, chemical sprays, foggers—cannabis processors have tried them all. Here's why vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) outperforms every alternative on penetration, validation, and regulatory standing.