Consumer safety, compliance and consistency are vital to the continued success of the legal cannabis and cannabis-derived CBD industry. Organizations providing products and services for the cannabis or CBD industry should consider accreditation or certification to comply with federal, state and local licensing regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). From cultivation, to testing laboratories, to production we help organizations implement quality, testing and consumer safety management systems. Our management system consultants have the expertise to help ensure the safety, quality and integrity of your products and services.
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Industry News
- An Inside Look at Germany’s Cannabis Supply Chain With The Grünhorn Group 09/26/2025On April 1, 2024, Germany launched Pillar 1 of its adult-use legalization framework, building on its established medical cannabis program that has been in place since 2017. Since then, the number of medical patients has surged, as prescriptions remain the only fully legal access point for cannabis aside from home cultivation or membership in non-commercial… […]
- How To Grow Your Minor Cannabinoid Category 09/25/2025Over the course of three years, across 13 regulated U.S. markets, BayMedica, a company specializing in the production and distribution of rare cannabinoids, identified three key insights into market demand for these compounds. First, products featuring THCV posted a 23.7% higher average retail margin than comparable products without THCV in this dataset. Second, gummies remain… […]
- Inside Red Light Holland’s Plan to Bring Psilocybin Products to the Global Market 09/23/2025Red Light Holland (CSE: TRIP) has established its foundation in the Netherlands, where psilocybin truffles, the underground sclerotia of psilocybin mushrooms, are legally permitted for cultivation and sale. The above-ground mushroom is prohibited, but the truffle is treated differently under Dutch law, despite delivering the same psychoactive effects. “It’s really the same thing, with the… […]
- MJBowl Comes For New York Brands 09/20/2025MJBizCon, the largest and one of the most influential gatherings in the cannabis industry, is adding a new element to its lineup: a cannabis competition. This year marks the debut of the MJBowl awards on December 4th in Las Vegas, produced in partnership with Budist, the first-ever review platform to combine consumer feedback with expert… […]
Cannabis and CBD Certification Solutions
Consulting
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management System
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System
- ISO 17025 – Laboratory Management System
- ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management System
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management System
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Business Solutions
Auditing
Training
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS Fundamentals & Internal Auditor
- New Quality Manager
- Document and Record Control
- Writing Standard Operating Procedures
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS Fundamentals
- Five Why Technique and Corrective Actions
- Certification Process and Audit Preparation
- Context of the Organization & Interested Parties
- Risk Assessment and Controls
Resources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) – Part 210 – Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, or Holding of Drugs; General
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) – Part 211 – Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) for Finished Pharmaceuticals
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)
- ASTM International
- Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards (FOCUS)
- National Cannabis Industry Association