California Shuts Down Most of Its Legal Cannabis Testing Labs for Noncompliance With New Laws

California Shuts Down Most of Its Legal Cannabis Testing Labs for Noncompliance With New Laws
A file photo of cannabis samples in Santa Ana, Calif., on Feb. 18, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Micaela Ricaforte
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California’s Department of Cannabis Control shut down the testing of cannabis legal products at the majority of its testing labs Jan. 1, due to concerns over labeling scams.

The department shut down the state-certified cannabis testing labs over allegations the labs are artificially increasing the amount of THC in products to raise their market value.

Micaela Ricaforte
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Micaela Ricaforte covers education in Southern California for The Epoch Times. In addition to writing, she is passionate about music, books, and coffee.
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