Understanding Terpenes Key Roles and the Need for Comprehensive Testing Delving into the botanical world, one quickly discovers a myriad of complex compounds, each playing their own unique role in the plant’s biology. For cannabis, a star player in this botanical symphony is the class of compounds known as terpenes. Terpenes: they’re a term that… Continue reading Terpene Tailored Effects: The Power and Potential of Terpenes
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Pesticide Testing in Cannabis
Risks, Analysis, and Important Considerations to Keep Your Processing and Cultivation Facility Safe Overview Cannabis cultivation has become the largest cash crop industry in Maine, and one of the state’s most valuable alternative revenue sources. However, like any agricultural sector, cannabis cultivation faces the challenge of pest management in both indoor and outdoor grows. A… Continue reading Pesticide Testing in Cannabis
Nova Analytic Labs Announces Maine Pesticide Certification
Leading Maine Cannabis Testing Facility Announces the Addition of Pesticide Testing to the List of OCP and ISO 17025 Certifications Portland, Maine (December 8 2022). Nova Labs becomes the first and only lab in the state to receive full certification for testing the full list of mandatory pesticides in Maine. Required pesticide testing for Adult… Continue reading Nova Analytic Labs Announces Maine Pesticide Certification
Nova Labs Announces Tests To Detect Hop Latent Virus And Two Other Diseases
HLVd, LCV and CCV Pose a Significant Threat To Maine’s Cannabis Industry Portland, Maine (December 15, 2021) – Nova Analytic Labs is pleased to announce a new service to detect Hop Latent Virus (HLVd), Lettuce Chlorosis Virus (LCV) and Cannabis Cryptic Virus (CCV). If left unchecked, these viruses can greatly reduce the yield and potency of cannabis plants.… Continue reading Nova Labs Announces Tests To Detect Hop Latent Virus And Two Other Diseases
METRC Sample Training, Free Pick-Ups and Rapid Turnaround
Submitting Adult Use Samples in METRC There are several steps required by the OMP and METRC to successfully submit your samples for compliance testing and avoid unnecessary administrative delays. Test sample package errors, insufficient sample quantities, incorrect test orders…etc…etc…can cause delays in METRC but, we are here to help. All of our testing clients are… Continue reading METRC Sample Training, Free Pick-Ups and Rapid Turnaround
Maine’s OMP to Require Heavy Metals June 1st, 2021
On Friday, January 22nd the Office of Marijuana Policy activated our Adult Use Testing License in conjunction with the City of Portland. The OMP has notified Adult Use licensees that starting Tuesday, June 1st the required list of analytes will be expanded to include Heavy Metals. This test will be required for Marijuana and Marijuana products. The new test category will… Continue reading Maine’s OMP to Require Heavy Metals June 1st, 2021
Nova Receives Portland’s First Adult-Use Cannabis Testing License
On Friday, January 22nd the Office of Marijuana Policy activated our Adult Use Testing License in conjunction with the City of Portland. It has been a long journey and we have arrived! On Friday, January 22nd the Office of Marijuana Policy activated our Adult Use Testing License in conjunction with the City of Portland. We are… Continue reading Nova Receives Portland’s First Adult-Use Cannabis Testing License
OMP Issues First Testing Facility Conditional License to Nova
A new license category called “Sample Collector” allows Mandatory testing samples to be taken by licensees. Nova is excited to announce that today the OMP issued Nova Analytic Labs its conditional Adult Use Testing License. This is a major first step in being able to offer much anticipated and needed testing services to Maine’s Adult… Continue reading OMP Issues First Testing Facility Conditional License to Nova
Collection of Adult Use Samples Just Got a Little Easier!
On March 23, 2020 Governor Mills signed into law LD 1545 (SP 482) “An Act Regarding the Testing of Adult Use Marijuana and Marijuana Products”. This law creates new opportunities for citizens interested in working in the adult-use market by creating a new license category called “Sample Collector”. These Sample Collectors are required to follow… Continue reading Collection of Adult Use Samples Just Got a Little Easier!
City of Portland Allows Temporary License for Cannabis Testing Labs
A new license category called “Sample Collector” allows Mandatory testing samples to be taken by licensees. The City of Portland unanimously voted to allow a provisional or temporary license for labs seeking to test under the adult use legislation in the City of Portland. This is a tremendous win for Nova as it will help… Continue reading City of Portland Allows Temporary License for Cannabis Testing Labs