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Placing CCC In Receivership Carries Risks, But Action Is Imperative

Education, News, Press

“Placing CCC In Receivership Carries Risks, But Action Is Imperative” Letter from Institute of Cannabis Science to lawmakers notes: “Our findings … show that fraudulent and harmful products reach consumers in Massachusetts.”   At a hearing of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy held on Beacon Hill on Tuesday, Massachusetts Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro testified in support of putting

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Immediate Measures To Improve Cannabis Testing In Massachusetts

Compliance, Education, News

Immediate Measures To Improve Cannabis Testing In Massachusetts Open letter to the CCC from Institute of Cannabis Science calls for increased accountability in lab testing in order to protect consumers The following was written by Dr. Jeff Rawson of the Institute of Cannabis Science and sent to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission on Dec. 30. It was

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Mass Has A Cannabis Testing Problem That A State Lab Won’t Fix

Education, News

Mass Has A Cannabis Testing Problem That A State Lab Won’t Fix Guest Opinion: Consumers and workers are being harmed by the failure of the CCC to use shelf testing and analysis of aggregated compliance test results to monitor the market. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s management of cannabis testing has been criticized by many

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Analysis: With Their Cannabis Omnibus Bill, Mass Lawmakers Are Making A Statement

News

Analysis: With Their Cannabis Omnibus Bill, Mass Lawmakers Are Making A Statement A close examination of the proposed Cannabis Control Commission restructuring Last week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives voted unanimously for H.4187, a bill of cannabis policies that sends a clear message of the body’s priorities. The aspect of this bill which has most

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EP 16 Fernway “mango” terpene infused joints

Tasting and Testing

Tasting/Testing Journal Ep 16, Fernway “mango” terpene infused joints Fernway “mango” terpene infused joints Packaged 03/12/2025 Purchased 05/14/2025 5x 0.5 g pre-rolled joints, $35   These are a flavor-chemistry fail.   Those of us who are familiar with the Mass Cannabis scene have noted the high-end “features” that distinguish Fernway pre-rolls from the rest. The

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EP 15 Firecracker Peach Rings

Tasting and Testing

Tasting/Testing Ep 15 “Firecrackers Peach Rings” Pkg date: 04/22/2025 Purchase date: 05/14/2025 5x 0.5 g infused pre-rolled joints, $45 They warned me about the potency of these Firecrackers: the taste lingered as long as the effects.   Firecrackers are five-packs of “half gram” infused pre-rolls in a neat little metal case decorated with bright artwork

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Ep: 14 Alien Mints

Tasting and Testing

Tasting/Testing Journal, Ep. 14 “Alien Mints (Alien Cookies X Kush Mints 11)” Strane Holistic Industries Alien Mints (Alien Cookies X Kush Mints 11) Package date 3/7/25 I had a friend pick up some pre-rolled joints for me while I didn’t have a valid state ID, and they brought me two packs of these. Strane is

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