The Advantages Of Regulation
- Expert Medical Guidance
- Strictly Regulated Quality Control and Safety Standards
- Tested Cannabinoid Potency
- Pharmaceutical Grade Production and Processing
- Producers Accountability (via recalls/refunds).
- Opportunity for Patient Participation in Ongoing Research.
- Proof of Legal Purchase.
The Importance Of Quality Control Standards
Potency and Chemical Profile Testing
Regulated cannabis medicines are routinely tested for their overall chemical profile including cannabinoid and terpene potency. This allows for consistent dosage as well as improved predictability of effects. Without this information patients are unable to consistently consume their desired ideal dosage based on their needs. They are also unable to easily avoid consuming inappropriately high doses.
Microbial Contamination
Cannabis plants can be a host to a number of microorganisms as human pathogens can be introduced via soil, fertiliser, handling and decay when improperly stored. This is of particular concern when considering that many patients seeking medical cannabis treatment are more likely to be immunocompromised as a result of their condition or other ongoing treatments. To ensure patient safety, cannabis producers must control for all potential sources of microbial contamination throughout the production/post-production process.
Use of Pesticides
Many pesticides commonly used in agriculture have been found to be unsafe for cannabis cultivation due to the release of dangerous chemicals when applied to heat, and the inability to remove these pesticide products post-production. Research on the composition of inhaled smoke has shown that up to 70% of pesticides present in cannabis flower products are also inhaled.
- Expert Medical Guidance
- Strictly Regulated Quality Control and Safety Standards
- Tested Cannabinoid Potency
- Pharmaceutical Grade Production and Processing
- Producers Accountability (via recalls/refunds).
- Opportunity for Patient Participation in Ongoing Research.
- Proof of Legal Purchase.
Potency and Chemical Profile Testing
Regulated cannabis medicines are routinely tested for their overall chemical profile including cannabinoid and terpene potency. This allows for consistent dosage as well as improved predictability of effects. Without this information patients are unable to consistently consume their desired ideal dosage based on their needs. They are also unable to easily avoid consuming inappropriately high doses.
Microbial Contamination
Cannabis plants can be a host to a number of microorganisms as human pathogens can be introduced via soil, fertiliser, handling and decay when improperly stored. This is of particular concern when considering that many patients seeking medical cannabis treatment are more likely to be immunocompromised as a result of their condition or other ongoing treatments. To ensure patient safety, cannabis producers must control for all potential sources of microbial contamination throughout the production/post-production process.
Use of Pesticides
Many pesticides commonly used in agriculture have been found to be unsafe for cannabis cultivation due to the release of dangerous chemicals when applied to heat, and the inability to remove these pesticide products post-production. Research on the composition of inhaled smoke has shown that up to 70% of pesticides present in cannabis flower products are also inhaled.
